Will Pudu smart robots with a single operating system conquer European stores and homes?

At an event in Amsterdam, Pudu Robotics presented its vision of “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments,” based on the common PuduFM architecture and PuduAgent OS operating system. The main idea of this technology is to reuse the same artificial intelligence modules in very different types of robots. According to the company’s management, such an approach significantly reduces development costs and facilitates the introduction of robots into real-world work environments.

Among the presented products, the PUDU BellaBot Pro stands out, designed for serving in rooms with aisles at least 65 cm wide. For cleaning, the PUDU CC1 Pro model is available, which independently detects dirt. In industry, they offer the PUDU MP2000 robot for moving pallets weighing up to 2000 kg, which needs only 20 seconds to align the forks. They also presented the humanoid and quadruped robot series (D5, D7 and D9), the GT series professional lawn mowers and the first consumer product, the PUDU TOMO S, which uses SharpLoop automatic blade sharpening technology.

Despite promises of ease of use, a certain amount of caution remains warranted, as connecting such diverse devices to a single AI system often brings unforeseen technical challenges in practice. In addition, the manufacturer has not yet revealed an official price or exact launch date for the domestic lawn mower model.

In the European market, the company is recording more than 60% annual revenue growth and is working with large retail and hospitality chains. With the opening of a new European headquarters in the German city of Neuss, which combines a showroom, warehouse and service center, Pudu Robotics aims to provide faster customer support and more efficient supply of spare parts throughout Europe.