Full-size bipedal form
Pudu says the D9 is designed to match adult body proportions. Its legs have six degrees of freedom each and its arms have seven each. [1]
Product overview
About Pudu D9
PUDU D9 is a full-sized bipedal humanoid from Pudu Robotics, a Shenzhen company best known for commercial service robots. Pudu announced the D9 on 19 December 2024 as its first full-sized biped. The launch material listed the robot at 170 cm and 65 kg.
An April 2026 official update describes the latest iteration as 170 cm and 58 kg and says development remains ongoing. Pudu's current product page still displays the launch-era technical set: 42 degrees of freedom, a 2 m/s maximum walking speed, 352 N·m maximum joint torque, 20 kg dual-arm payload and the 11-DoF DH11 hand. It also lists RGB, RGBD, tactile and IMU sensors, 275 TOPS of computing power and a 0.72 kWh battery. Because Pudu warns that shipped versions may differ, figures other than the updated weight should be treated as the published product-page configuration.
The December 2024 release said pre-sale would open soon, but the current page provides only a sales-contact form. No public order mechanism, price, delivery schedule or customer deployment is verified. Combined with Pudu's explicit description of ongoing development, this supports prototype rather than preorder status.
“Aiming for commercially viable embodied intelligence, the PUDU D9 will soon be available for pre-sale”
Capabilities
Key features
DH11 dexterous hand
The PUDU DH11 hand has 11 degrees of freedom, tactile sensing in 12 regions and a 40 kg maximum lifting load, according to the product page. [1]
Walking speed and payload
Pudu rates the D9 at up to 2 m/s walking speed and a 20 kg payload with both arms. Robot Report cites a payload above 20 kg. [1][3]
Sensors, compute and battery
The product page lists RGB, RGBD, tactile and IMU sensors, 275 TOPS of computing power and a 15 Ah (0.72 kWh) battery. [1]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- 2 m/sOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Maximum walking speed
- Peak joint torque
- 352 N·mOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Maximum joint torque; the joint is not specified
Power
- Battery
- 0.72 kWhOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]15 Ah battery per the product page
Hands & Manipulation
- DoF per hand
- 11Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]PUDU DH11 hand; the page lists 6 active and 5 passive joints
- Payload
- 20 kgOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Both arms; 10 kg for a single arm in testing environment
- Hand / end effector
- PUDU DH11 dexterous hand: 11 DoF with tactile sensingOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]
Compute & Sensing
Quick answers
Pudu D9 FAQ
Can you buy Pudu D9?
Pudu D9 is available through an official sales inquiry rather than a public checkout page. [1][4]
How tall is Pudu D9 and how much does it weigh?
Pudu D9 is 170 cm tall and weighs 58 kg (Latest iteration in the April 2026 official update; the launch release and product page list 65 kg). [1][6]
How fast is Pudu D9?
Its stated maximum speed is 2 m/s; Maximum walking speed. [1]
How much can Pudu D9 carry?
The listed payload is 20 kg; Both arms; 10 kg for a single arm in testing environment. [1]
How many degrees of freedom does Pudu D9 have?
Pudu D9 has 42 listed degrees of freedom; Six per leg and seven per arm; the page does not say whether hand DoF are included. [1]
Who makes Pudu D9?
Pudu D9 is made by Pudu Robotics, based in China. [1]
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]PUDU D9 product page (Pudu Robotics) ↗Pudu Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]Pudu Robotics unveils PUDU D9 (PR Newswire, republished by China Daily) ↗Pudu Robotics via PR Newswire · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]Pudu launches PUDU D9 humanoid robot (The Robot Report) ↗The Robot Report · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]Pudu Robotics contact form (PUDU D9 inquiry link) ↗Pudu Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [5]Pudu Robotics unveils PUDU D9 (press release reprint with PRNewswire dateline) ↗Olean Times Herald · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [6]Pudu Robotics advances embodied AI portfolio with ongoing development of PUDU D9 ↗Pudu Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026