Back to Articles
News

PUDU D5 Series: The Next Generation of Industry-Grade Autonomous Quadruped Robots

Pudu Robotics introduces the D5 and D5-W — powerful autonomous quadruped robots engineered for complex outdoor environments, industrial inspection, security patrol, and large-scale logistics operations. Featuring NVIDIA Orin, dual 360° LiDAR, IP67 rating, and 275 TOPS AI performance.

MegaRobotics Editorial
7 min read
Pudu Robotics D5

PUDU D5 (Legs)

The full-leg configuration delivers maximum terrain adaptability. It handles stairs, steep slopes and uneven surfaces using advanced bionic gait algorithms and IMU-driven stabilisation for smooth continuous operation.

PUDU D5-W (Hybrid)

The wheeled hybrid configuration optimises performance across mixed surfaces, switching seamlessly between efficient wheeled drive and dynamic legged mobility for maximum operational flexibility.

Engineered for real-world challenges

275TOPS compute
5 m/sTop speed
30 kgPayload capacity
14 kmRange per charge
30°Gradeability
25 cmStep height
IP67Weather protection
1 million m²Navigable area

Advanced autonomous intelligence

🧠Automotive-grade computing

A dual-processor architecture pairing NVIDIA Orin with RK3588 delivers 275 TOPS for real-time SLAM, 3D reconstruction and autonomous path planning.

🏔️Terrain mobility

Hybrid wheel-leg locomotion reaches 5 m/s while clearing 30° inclines and 25 cm obstacles under IMU stabilisation.

👁️360° perception

Two 192-line spherical LiDARs and four fisheye cameras build dense 3D point clouds for centimetre-accurate localisation.

🎤Natural interaction

Supports over 10 hand gestures and carries a 6-microphone array with AI noise suppression for reliable voice control in industrial settings.

🔋Long runtime

A high-strength aluminium structure carries a steady 30 kg payload with over 2 hours of continuous operation and 14 km of range per charge.

❄️All-weather durability

IP67 protection with cold start at −10 °C and dependable operation from −20 °C to 55 °C in all conditions.

Built for demanding environments

The D5 series runs complete autonomous workflows — departure, patrol, obstacle negotiation and return to the charging dock — across a range of industrial scenarios.

Application areas

  • Industrial inspection
  • Security patrol
  • Logistics support
  • Airport operations
  • Metro systems
  • Power plants
  • Emergency response
  • Research & development
  • Campus surveillance
  • Warehouse monitoring

The PUDU D5 series marks a significant step forward in our vision for robotics. The D5 successfully brings advanced autonomy, robust mobility and intelligent interaction to complex outdoor and industrial scenarios.

Felix Zhang, Founder & CEO, Pudu Robotics

Full specifications

SpecificationValue
Processing unitNVIDIA Orin + RK3588 (275 TOPS)
LiDAR systemTwo 192-line spherical LiDARs
Camera array4× 120° fisheye cameras
Audio system6-microphone array with AI noise suppression
Top speed5 m/s
Payload capacity30 kg
Navigation coverageUp to 1,000,000 m²
Range per charge14 km
GradeabilityUp to 30°
Obstacle clearance25 cm
Runtime at full loadOver 2 hours
Ingress protectionIP67
Operating temperature−20 °C to +55 °C
Cold-start capability−10 °C
Gesture control10+ commands (start, stop, follow, recall, etc.)

Interested in the PUDU D5 series?

Find out how autonomous quadruped robots can transform your industrial operations, security and logistics.

Share this article

Related Articles