🇨🇳 Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology)
Shenzhen-based commercial service-robotics company founded in 2016 by Felix Zhang (Zhang Tao), known for delivery, cleaning and hospitality robots deployed globally. In 2026 it expanded into humanoids with the semi-humanoid D7 and full-size bipedal D9, raising nearly $150M at a $1.5B valuation.
Humanoid robots by Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology)
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Pudu Robotics in 2026: lineup, ranking and funding
Pudu Robotics has 2 humanoid robots in the index, 2 of the 156 tracked. Its highest-scoring, PUDU D9, ranks 32nd of 156 on the HMX at 63.8 — in the top quarter. Its models range from 62.1 (PUDU D7) to 63.8.
PUDU D9 stands out most on mobility & locomotion: 77.5 against a median of 34.8 across all 156 humanoid robots.
It is one of 28 companies in China with humanoid robots in the index.
None of its 2 models is shipping to customers yet: 1 in a paid pilot deployment and 1 prototype.
Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology) has disclosed $342m in funding, the 13th-highest of the 48 companies here that disclose it; it has a last reported valuation of $1.5bn, 19th of 31 with a public valuation.
Frequently asked questions about Pudu Robotics
What robots does Pudu Robotics make?
Pudu Robotics has 2 models in this index: PUDU D9 (HMX 63.8) and PUDU D7 (HMX 62.1).
What is Pudu Robotics's best robot?
On the Humanoid Metric, PUDU D9 scores highest of Pudu Robotics's models at 63.8 out of 100, 32nd of 156 humanoid robots.
Can you buy the Pudu Robotics PUDU D9?
Not generally: PUDU D9 is in a paid pilot deployment, and its price is not public.
Where is Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology) based?
Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology) is based in Shenzhen, China, and was founded in 2016.
How much funding has Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology) raised?
Pudu Robotics (Shenzhen Pudu Technology) has disclosed $342m in funding, with a last reported valuation of $1.5bn. Figures are as published and not independently audited.