The PUDU D7 is a semi-humanoid from China's Pudu Robotics: a torso with a head and two arms on an omnidirectional wheeled base, with no legs. The first version, shown in September 2024, was pitched as a service robot; a new generation announced in June 2026 targets warehouses and factories.
History and launch
Pudu introduced its semi-humanoid concept in May 2024 and unveiled the D7, the first such model from its Pudu X-Lab, in September 2024, saying full commercialisation was planned for 2025.
On 1 June 2026 Pudu announced a next-generation D7 aimed at industry and intralogistics. At a public demo in July 2026 it photographed visitors and guided Pudu's D5 quadruped through crowds, and it made its European debut at IFA in Berlin in September 2026.
Design and hardware
Pudu listed the 2024 version at 165 cm and 45 kg. Each arm had a 65 cm reach, a 10 kg payload and 0.1 mm end-point precision. The arms had 30 degrees of freedom in total, rising to 50 with dexterous hands. A battery of over 1 kWh was rated for more than 8 hours, and the base could reach 2 m/s and stay stable on slopes up to 10 degrees.
According to IFA coverage, the 2026 generation has 23 joints, none in the legs, two 7-DoF arms and 11-DoF hands. It lifts up to 14 kg and reaches items up to 2 m high. It adds tactile sensors that measure contact force and pressure in real time, front and rear LiDAR, and autonomous battery swapping for round-the-clock operation.
Software and AI
In 2024 Pudu described a hierarchical control system in which a high-level layer plans tasks and a low-level layer handles motion and sensor feedback in real time. The new generation runs PuduFM 1.0, which Pudu calls its embodied AI foundation model, together with the PuduAgent platform for planning and coordinating multiple robots.
Applications and deployments
The first version was meant to ride elevators and carry and sort items in retail, catering and healthcare. The 2026 generation targets material handling, shelf picking, replenishment, cart pushing and light assembly. Pudu has not named D7 customers or disclosed unit numbers.
Manufacturer
Pudu Robotics is based in Shenzhen and led by founder and CEO Felix Zhang. It is best known for delivery and cleaning robots and said in June 2026 that it had shipped more than 130,000 units to over 85 countries and regions. It groups its products into specialised robots, semi-humanoids and full humanoids such as the D9.
Price and availability
No price has been announced; businesses contact Pudu's sales team.
Timeline
- 2024-05 Pudu introduces the semi-humanoid concept
- 2024-09 First D7 unveiled
- 2026-06 Industrial next-generation D7 with PuduFM 1.0 announced
- 2026-09 European debut at IFA Berlin
Sources
- Pudu Robotics unveils PUDU D7 semi-humanoid robot, PR Newswire via China Daily (2024-09-20)
- Pudu D7: Part-humanoid robot for service tasks, heise online (2024-09-20)
- Pudu Embodied unveils the next-generation PUDU D7, Pudu Robotics press release via Tirto (2026-06-01)
- Pudu D7, a semi-humanoid robot that operates 24 hours a day, Il Sole 24 Ore (2026-09-09)
- Semi-humanoid robot expands service automation, Electronics For You (2026-07-20)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 165 cm the Pudu Robotics D7 is taller than 30% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- Its weight of 45 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 3 Pudu Robotics models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Does the PUDU D7 have legs?
No. It is a semi-humanoid on an omnidirectional wheeled base.
How much can the PUDU D7 lift?
The 2024 version 10 kg per arm; the 2026 generation up to 14 kg.
What is the D7's battery life?
Over 8 hours for the first version. The 2026 model swaps its own battery for 24/7 operation.
How much does the PUDU D7 cost?
Pudu has not published a price.
How much does the Pudu Robotics D7 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Pudu Robotics D7. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Pudu Robotics D7 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How tall and heavy is the Pudu Robotics D7?
Height: 165 cm, weight: 45 kg.
How do I buy the Pudu Robotics D7 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Pudu Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
