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PUDU Robotics D9 (2024 generation)

The original D9 is a 1700 mm / 65 kg biped with 42 independent DOF and 352 Nm peak joint torque. Its laboratory payload is 10 kg per arm / 20 kg combined. The January 2025 datasheet excludes navigation from the then-current sales version. This is distinct from the 58 kg April 2026 generation.

AnnouncedOriginal full-size bipedal humanoidResearch updated Nov 2, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

10 kgPayload
--Runtime
2.00 m/sMax speed
Official original D9 product illustration; source 400×480, not the 2026 generation.

Image: PUDU Robotics · Official original D9 product illustration; source 400×480, not the 2026 generation.

Industrial Applications

The original D9 is a 1700 mm / 65 kg biped with 42 independent DOF and 352 Nm peak joint torque. Its laboratory payload is 10 kg per arm / 20 kg combined. The January 2025 datasheet excludes navigation from the then-current sales version. This is distinct from the 58 kg April 2026 generation.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

Laboratory maximum 10 kg per arm / 20 kg combined, with no duty-rated load-at-reach envelope. Manufacturer gives 42 independent DOF, seven per arm and six per leg. Each DH11 hand has 11 DOF (six active, five passive), mass 500 g, 12 tactile zones and 1,018 pixels. Its 40 kg single-hand lifting and 30 N finger grip figures are component claims, not robot payload. Arm length 580 mm plus 220 mm hand; leg segments 325 / 383 mm. December 2024 release said more than 20 kg without the later test definition; January datasheet’s explicit 10/20 kg laboratory limits govern the qualified values here.

Original 275 TOPS, RGB/RGBD, tactile sensors and IMU. Bilingual datasheet labels head RGBD and two fisheyes, rear RGBD/fisheye and waist RGBD. January and April 2025 brochures explicitly exclude navigation from the then-current sales version. Promotional navigation does not prove entitlement on every original unit. Original maximum 2 m/s is stated for flat surfaces, not every terrain.

SDK and Integration

PUDU offers public/private cloud fleet APIs and model-specific Android PdCoreSDK packages. Rendered SDK articles cover navigation, status and BellaPro peripherals using Kotlin and Android minSdk 26. AAR, demo and API reference packages come from sales. They do not establish this exact humanoid’s low-level arm/hand access, ROS, simulator, firmware compatibility or an open-source licence.

API typeExact humanoid SDK/API package and licence require manufacturer confirmation
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportNo exact-model ROS distribution or maintained bridge verified
SimulationNo public exact-model simulator/URDF/controller licence inspected
Offline operationPrivate-cloud architecture exists; exact humanoid eligibility, all-feature offline operation and AI data flows remain unverified.
TeleoperationNo public exact-model teleoperation/recovery API entitlement verified
Software updatesExact firmware compatibility, signed updates, rollback and maintenance lifetime unverified.
DocumentationOpen documentation
Integration constraintsGeneral delivery/navigation APIs and advertised SDKs do not prove purchased full-body or hand-control access. Match model, firmware and package; validate integration and acceptance criteria for the intended site.

Safety Notes

Perception, compliant control and immediate-stop marketing do not establish safety-rated collaborative operation. No exact-generation signed EU declaration, protective-stop performance or validated payload envelope inspected. Use a controlled evaluation area and validated loading, traffic, stop/recovery and charging procedures.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No exact-generation signed declaration or independent certificate inspected; listed standards and group certifications do not establish product conformity.
ISO 10218 review required Unknown International No exact-generation signed declaration or independent certificate inspected; listed standards and group certifications do not establish product conformity.

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Commercial Readiness

PricingNo official exact-generation price or current landed quotation verified.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsManufacturer/channel inquiry; exact stock and configuration unknown
Spare partsCare packages offer parts and selected on-site repair, subject to model and country eligibility. Exact humanoid European stock and replacement turnaround unverified.
WarrantyExact D7, D9 and FlashBot Arm warranty duration, battery/hand exclusions, return freight and response commitments not verified. PUDU Care excludes some models and countries; SH1 online-store terms are not transferred.
Configuration and pricing basisSales quotation required
Distributors and serviceConfirm exact model in the distributor’s written appointment, stock and service contract.

Specifications

Height1700 mm
Weight65.00 kg
Payload10.00 kg
RuntimeUnknown
Battery and runtime conditions15 Ah/0.72 kWh manufacturer pack specification; nominal voltage is not explicitly stated and not derived as a guaranteed voltage. Endurance, charge time, cycle life and loaded duty unknown.
Degrees of freedom42
Max speed2.00 m/s
AI compute275 TOPS original generation; precision unspecified. Not transferred to April 2026 revision. Source ↗
Single-arm test payload10 kg per arm / 20 kg combined in laboratory testing. DH11 hand 40 kg lifting is not robot payload. Source ↗
Maximum joint torque352 Nm peak, original 2024 generation; April 2026 revision raises this to 400 Nm. Source ↗
Sales-version limitationJanuary 2025 datasheet and April 2025 brochure exclude navigation from the then-current sales version. Exact later firmware entitlement unknown. Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • Original D9 January2025 bilingual datasheet ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Both PDF pages downloaded, text extracted and specification page visually inspected. Explicit current sales version DOES NOT INCLUDE NAVIGATION. Original 42 DOF/65 kg/352 Nm, 10 kg single arm/20 combined laboratory, 15 Ah 0.72 kWh, DH11 6 active+5 passive and 40 kg single-hand lifting. PDF metadata January 3, 2025, not a new robot announcement date.

  • Original D9 specification and sales caveats ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Current English route still describes original 1700 mm/65 kg/42 independentDOF/352 Nm/275 TOPS, 15 Ah 0.72 kWh.20 kg combined and 10 kg single-arm are LAB TEST figures. DH11 hand 40 kg lifting is a component claim, not arm/body payload. Some features unavailable; contract and shipped version govern. Distinct from April 2026 58 kg/400 Nm revision.

  • PUDU April2025 official product brochure ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    PDF page 11 (printed 19–20 spread) visually inspected. Original D9 repeats no-navigation sales disclaimer. Original D7: 165 cm, 200 TOPS, 650 mm arm reach, 30 DOF, 8 h+ and 20 kg family payload. D1 explicitly labelled delivery-quadruped. No corroborated humanoid A1 identity inferred from other presentation labels. Original D7 image cropped from the official PDF; no new-generation substitute.

  • PUDU Care packages and eligibility limitations ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Remote diagnosis, deployment/training, spare parts and conditional onsite packages described. Explicitly not the full robot range and only selected countries/regions; model applicability must be confirmed. Not a verified D7/D9/FlashBot Arm warranty, EU parts inventory or guaranteed universal onsite service.

  • PUDU current support and training entry points ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Official repair tracking, Pudu Academy, installation/training, maintenance and regional support contacts. Online support hours 09: 00–20: 30 Beijing time daily; no exact humanoid local response SLA or warranty duration established.

  • PUDU humanoid and service-robot portfolio ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Current catalog lists FlashBot Arm, D7, D9 and separate non-humanoid delivery/cleaning/quadruped products. Product names are reused across generations; do not treat every product page as the newest hardware.

  • PUDU public and private cloud integration platform ↗ PUDU Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Public portal advertises delivery/cleaning/industrial robot cloud API, private-cloud API and robot-side SDK. Task/status/callback integration differs from full arm/joint-control entitlement. No exact current humanoid compatibility/firmware mapping recovered; 99.9% platform claim not humanoid fleet uptime.

  • PdCoreSDK development environment and delivery ↗ PUDU Robotics · Published Aug 7, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Rendered public article: AndroidStudio, minSdk 26, Kotlin/Coroutines/Flow. AAR/Demo/API reference obtained from sales/project owner; exact model/versions must match. Debug network access documented. No exact D7/D9/FlashBot Arm package or open-source licence verified.

  • PdCoreSDK scope and model-specific packages ↗ PUDU Robotics · Published Aug 7, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Actual article rendered and read after initial HTML omitted client content. August 7 update: Android AAR for robot base/status/map/navigation and BellaPro peripherals, dependent on robot Launcher/system services. Model/version-specific delivered packages required; not generic full-body humanoid SDK.

  • PUDU Link and merchant platform privacy policy ↗ PUDU Robotics · Published Apr 10, 2025 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    April 10, 2025 policy read: PUDU Link/merchant/mini-program data and device/location identifiers; possible processing outside residence, PRC-collected data China-stored. Private-deployment customer servers described as separated and customer-controlled absent permission. Not proof every humanoid feature is offline or hosted in Europe.

  • Original D9 December 2024 launch ↗ PUDU Robotics via PR Newswire · Published Dec 19, 2024 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Primary December 19 launch identifies original 1700 mm / 65 kg / 42 DOF / 352 Nm D9 and DH11 hands. Walking, slope/obstacle and SH1-cleaning video is manufacturer demonstration, not paid production uptime. Sales navigation limitations in January/April datasheets remain explicit. Original headline more than 20 kg is not a new rated per-arm limit; January datasheet explicitly gives 10 kg per arm / 20 kg combined in laboratory testing. Maximum 2 m/s is on flat surfaces.