Pudu Robotics
Pudu Robotics is the global leader in restaurant delivery robots, deploying tens of thousands of BellaBot and other robots across restaurants worldwide.
Company Overview
- Pudu built the world's most-deployed fleet of restaurant delivery robots, shipping tens of thousands of units across China, Asia, Europe and the US.
- Its robot family covers food delivery, greeting, cleaning and advertising robots for hospitality and retail.
- Pudu is a flagship example of Chinese service robotics going global at scale.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Pudu Robotics Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 深圳市普渡科技有限公司 |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Founder | Zhang Tao (张涛) |
| Core Products | BellaBot, KettyBot, PuduBot delivery & service robots |
| Status | Global #1 restaurant delivery robot maker |
Data Snapshot
| Founded | 2016, Shenzhen — pioneer of commercial service robotics |
|---|---|
| 2026 Funding | ~RMB 1B (Apr 2026); valuation >RMB 10B / US$1.5B+; cumulative >RMB 2B |
| Investors | Longgang Jinkong & Yatai co-lead; BAIC, Lens Tech, Honghui, regional gov funds |
| Global Position | No.1 commercial service robots in shipments & revenue; Counterpoint: 2025 commercial-cleaning dual No.1 |
| Product Range | Delivery, cleaning, disinfection, industrial, semi-humanoid D7 |
| Direction | Embodied AI R&D, global expansion, capacity build |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BellaBot / HolaBot | Delivery robots | Global volume leaders |
| CC1 & cleaning line | Commercial cleaning | 2025 global shipment & revenue No.1 |
| D7 | Semi-humanoid | Global debut WAIC 2026 |
Key Customers
- Restaurants & hotels — global delivery fleets
- Retail & cleaning — malls, offices, airports
- 50+ countries — global commercial deployments
Recent Milestones
- 2016 — Founded in Shenzhen
- 2019-2023 — Global delivery-robot scale; No.1 shipments
- 2025 — Cleaning dual No.1 (Counterpoint)
- Apr 2026 — ~RMB 1B round; valuation >RMB 10B
- Jul 2026 — D7 semi-humanoid global debut at WAIC
Actuators & Sensors
- Self-developed drive, navigation and scheduling systems.
- Vision + LiDAR navigation for crowded restaurant environments.
- Cloud fleet management and remote monitoring.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Pudu integrates Shenzhen supply chains for motors, sensors and batteries.
- Software-defined fleet management is its core moat.
- Global localization teams support overseas deployments.
Competitor Comparison
Versus Keenon (delivery robots): Pudu leads in global restaurant deployment. Versus Bear Robotics and foreign rivals, Pudu wins on price, volume and feature velocity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pudu Robotics do?
Pudu Robotics (普渡科技) is a Chinese robotics company focused on BellaBot, KettyBot, PuduBot delivery & service robots. It is part of China's fast-growing robotics ecosystem, which spans industrial, service and humanoid robots.
How does Pudu Robotics fit into China's robotics industry?
China's robotics sector is broad and competitive. Pudu Robotics focuses on BellaBot, KettyBot, PuduBot delivery & service robots, competing with domestic peers and international companies through cost, integration and speed.
Where is Pudu Robotics based?
Pudu Robotics (普渡科技) is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, China.