Overview
An industrial quadruped from Pudu Robotics, the Shenzhen maker best known for restaurant delivery and cleaning robots. Launched on December 3, 2025, the D5 series is built for patrol, inspection, logistics support and emergency response at sites such as airports, metro systems and industrial campuses. The legged D5 handles stair treads and tight spaces. The D5-W puts a wheel on each foot for faster, longer patrols on smoother ground. Both weigh 61–62 kg, carry 20–30 kg, are sealed to IP67 and run from –20°C to 55°C. Two lidars and four fisheye cameras feed a Jetson AGX Orin and RK3588 pair rated at 275 TOPS.
Autonomous mapping and navigation, person following and return-to-charge come as standard. Operators can use a handheld remote with a screen, voice commands, 10+ hand gestures or PUDU's cloud dispatch. Add-ons include a metal delivery crate, an inspection kit with a camera mast and a charging station. PUDU's own footnotes say some features aren't available to customers yet and that delivered units may differ from its promotional material. At $80,000 the D5 lands near Unitree B2 and Unitree B2-W in size, payload and price, with a published US store price. No public SDK, URDF or simulator model exists, so it suits operators who want a ready-made patrol robot. Research labs have more open options in the B2 and DEEP Robotics X30.
- Type
- Quadruped robot · Industrial
- Maker
- Pudu Robotics (China)
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $80,000 – $85,000
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Professionals & labs
- Programming
- Full SDK
Versions compared
| D5 | D5-W | |
|---|---|---|
| PUDU store price | $80,000 | $85,000 |
| Performance | ||
| Standing size (L × W × H) | 900 × 543 × 572 mm | 900 × 543 × 572 mm |
| Weight with battery | 61 kg | 62 kg |
| Continuous walking payload | 20–30 kg | 20–30 kg |
| Operating time (1000 Wh battery) | 2–2.5 h | 2–3 h |
| Max step height | 30 cm | 25 cm |
| Slopes | 25° up, 45° down | 30° up, 45° down |
| Climbing capability | Up to 80 cm | Up to 80 cm |
| Operating temperature | –20°C to 55°C | –20°C to 55°C |
| Cold start | Below –10°C | Below –10°C |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 |
| Hardware | ||
| Jetson AGX Orin 64 GB + RK3588 (275 TOPS) | ● | ● |
| Two 3D lidars and four fisheye cameras | ● | ● |
| 165 N·m peak joint torque | ● | ● |
| Wheel at each foot | – | ● |
Specs come from the spec table on PUDU's US store (October 2026). The store's text calls the lidars 192-line, while PUDU's product page says 96-line lidars are standard and 192-line ones are an upgrade on request. PUDU says the D5-W on wheels suits longer patrols on smoother ground and the legged D5 suits stair treads and confined spaces. PUDU store ↗ · Pudu Robotics D5 page ↗
Price and shipping
PUDU's official US store lists the legged D5 at $80,000 and the D5-W with wheeled legs at $85,000, and also offers a Request a Quote form for projects. The inspection kit, delivery crate and charging station are sold separately. PUDU store, checked October 2026.
Shipping: Not stated. Sold on PUDU's official US store, which ships to the US and Canada. Its shipping policy gives 1–2 business days of processing and 5–7 business days of US delivery for most orders. It doesn't say whether the D5 is stocked in the US warehouse, and the product page also offers a quote form (checked October 2026). PUDU shipping policy ↗
Specifications
| Category | Quadrupeds · Industrial |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Task-level · Carries out multi-step jobs on its own, such as inspections, deliveries or chores |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · No built-in LLM, though voice and gesture commands are built in. PUDU says it gives customers an SDK and integration support, so an LLM on a computer could drive it that way (unconfirmed, since no SDK documentation is public). PUDU store (FAQ) ↗ |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. No URDF has been published. |
| Best for | Professionals & labs |
| Vision sensors | Lidar, Camera, Depth camera |
| Actuators | Brushless / direct-drive motors |
| Audio | Microphone |
| Compute type | NVIDIA Jetson, Rockchip |
| Compute | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64 GB plus a Rockchip RK3588, up to 275 TOPS, cooled by a vapor chamber and two fans |
| Weight | 61 kg (D5) or 62 kg (D5-W) with battery. 20–30 kg continuous payload, 1000 Wh battery, 2–2.5 h (D5) or 2–3 h (D5-W) per charge, up to 14 km range per the launch release |
| Speed | Up to 5 m/s (11.2 mph). PUDU gives this for the series, and its launch release ties it to the wheel-leg mode |
| DOF | 12 leg joints (unconfirmed), 165 N·m peak joint torque. The D5-W adds a wheel at each foot |
| Sensors | Two 3D lidars (96-line as standard, 192-line on request), four 120° fisheye cameras, depth vision for gesture control and a 6-mic array. GPS location reporting for anti-theft |
| SDK | Yes per the store FAQ, which promises an SDK, developer documentation and integration support. No public SDK documentation found (unconfirmed) |
Timeline
- AnnouncedPudu Robotics unveiled the D5 series, with the legged D5 and wheel-legged D5-W, in Shenzhen. PUDU press release ↗
- ReleasedThe D5 series was listed on PUDU's official US store at $80,000 (D5) and $85,000 (D5-W) (date from the store listing data). PUDU store ↗
Common questions
How much does PUDU D5 / D5-W cost?
PUDU D5 / D5-W is listed at $80,000 – $85,000. PUDU's official US store lists the legged D5 at $80,000 and the D5-W with wheeled legs at $85,000, and also offers a Request a Quote form for projects. The inspection kit, delivery crate and charging station are sold separately. PUDU store, checked October 2026.
Can PUDU D5 / D5-W be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Sold on PUDU's official US store, which ships to the US and Canada. Its shipping policy gives 1–2 business days of processing and 5–7 business days of US delivery for most orders. It doesn't say whether the D5 is stocked in the US warehouse, and the product page also offers a quote form (checked October 2026).
Who makes PUDU D5 / D5-W?
PUDU D5 / D5-W is made by Pudu Robotics (China). It came out in 2025.
Can PUDU D5 / D5-W be programmed?
Full SDK. Yes per the store FAQ, which promises an SDK, developer documentation and integration support. No public SDK documentation found (unconfirmed).
Does PUDU D5 / D5-W have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM, though voice and gesture commands are built in. PUDU says it gives customers an SDK and integration support, so an LLM on a computer could drive it that way (unconfirmed, since no SDK documentation is public).
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