Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" Award
Pudu Robotics is showcasing its portfolio of intelligent robotics solutions at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), taking place from July 17 to 20 in Shanghai. The exhibition highlights the offline global debut of the PUDU D7, a next-generation semi-humanoid robot. The company has also received the 36Kr "Most Investor-Attractive AI & Embodied Intelligence Enterprise" Award, signaling its growing influence in the embodied AI sector.
At WAIC 2026, Pudu Robotics presented its complete technical and product lineup, which includes service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied intelligence. The PUDU D5 quadruped robot showcased advanced terrain adaptability and high-speed navigation capabilities during demonstrations, while the PUDU D7 engaged attendees with immersive experiences, including photo opportunities that captured unique perspectives from the robot.
Pudu also displayed its commercial robotics portfolio featuring the BellaBot service delivery robot, the PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot, and the PUDU MT1 Max and PUDU CC1 Pro commercial cleaning robots. These products emphasize the company's deployments across various sectors including hospitality, retail, and manufacturing.
The recognition as the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" from 36Kr coincides with continued backing from global institutional investors. In April 2026, Pudu Robotics completed a financing round of nearly USD 150 million, raising its valuation to over USD 1.5 billion and bringing its total funding to more than USD 300 million. Pudu Robotics is reported to hold a 25% market share in global commercial service robotics revenue and 23% in shipments, according to the 2025 Global Embodied Intelligence and Commercial Service Robotics Independent Market Research Report.
Pudu Robotics has also been highlighted in a research report by the 36Kr Research Institute as a benchmark case study for embodied AI, owing its international success to a blend of technological innovation and localized global operations. The company continues to approach commercial viability with a focus on integrating embodied AI into real-world applications.
Pudu Robotics, which aims to create an intelligent robotics infrastructure to serve 10 billion people globally, has shipped over 130,000 units to over 85 countries and regions. The company has filed more than 1,900 patent applications and is recognized for its advancements in robotic technologies and architectures.