Pudu showcases next-generation D5 robot dog at Tokyo exhibition

New capabilities in mobility, autonomy and rugged design position Pudu’s robot dog as a key player in the fast-evolving service-robot landscape, inviting readers to explore the company’s broader ambitions.
Global interest in advanced robot dogs is accelerating, and Pudu’s latest unveiling offers a glimpse into how autonomous machines are reshaping inspection, monitoring and industrial workflows worldwide.

Pudu Robotics’ latest showcase in Tokyo reflects its ambition to strengthen its global footprint with the debut of the D5 robot dog. The four-legged machine demonstrated stable stair-descent, smooth mobility and autonomous obstacle avoidance during the IREX exhibition.

Equipped with Nvidia’s Orin chip, fisheye cameras and dual lidar units, the D5 is engineered for inspection, monitoring and delivery tasks across demanding environments. Pudu highlights the robot’s resilience, crediting its in-house joint modules and motors for improved precision and durability.

Growth across the service-robot sector continues to accelerate, supported by falling manufacturing costs in China and wider industry adoption. Pudu, which has surpassed 100,000 global sales, is now steering development towards specialised and humanoid forms as it prepares for an IPO.

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