Pudu Robotics
Pudu Robotics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong (private). Pudu Robotics was founded in 2016 by Felix Zhang in Shenzhen, focused on commercial service robots. It claims 130,000+ robots shipped in 85+ countries (2026 company figure); Frost & Sullivan ranked it the world's largest commercial service robot maker in 2025.
Lineup spans delivery (BellaBot, PuduBot 2), cleaning (SH1, CC1, ET1), and since 2026 outdoor mowers (GT), semi-humanoids (D7) and quadrupeds (D5-W).
Key Products & Indicative Prices
| Product | Indicative Price | Specs |
|---|---|---|
| BellaBot delivery robot | ~$14,500-$15,899 | 4 trays, ~40kg payload, LiDAR/RGBD, 10-12h battery |
| PuduBot 2 | from ~$14,995 (RaaS ~$419/mo) | 40kg load, 40,000 sqm mapping, dual LiDAR, FCC approved |
| SH1/ET1 cleaning robots | n/a | Scrubber-dryers; ET1 (2026) targets 100-800 sqm spaces |
What Sets Them Apart
Owns the restaurant/hotel delivery niche with the recognizable BellaBot and a real global dealer network (RobotLAB in US, SoftBank Robotics in Japan). One autonomy platform reused across form factors.
Recent Developments
- 2026-09 — At IFA Berlin, debuted the D7 semi-humanoid (20kg lift) in Europe plus the D5-W quadruped.
- 2026-08-12 — Launched the PUDU ET1 compact scrubber-dryer for small commercial spaces.
Procurement Notes
Available via regional distributors with RaaS financing; several models FCC approved. Volume pricing reported (~$1,990/unit at 100+ units, third-party figure - confirm with dealer).