Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Price
Weight
Battery Life
Max Speed
AI
Sensors
Connectivity
Status
Category
Capabilities
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Height | 170 cm | 165 cm | 144 cm | 57.2 cm |
| Weight | 65 kg product-page spec; 58 kg latest-iteration update | 45 kg | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | 61 kg (D5) / 62 kg (D5-W), with battery |
| Battery Life | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Over 8 hours | Up to 8 hours (no-load) | Over 2 hours at full load; up to 14 km single-charge range |
| Charging Time | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | 4 hours | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit |
| Max Speed | Up to 2 m/s | Up to 2 m/s | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Up to 5 m/s |
| AI | Embodied AI stack with multimodal perception, semantic navigation, and reinforcement-learning-based task planning | Embodied AI stack combining data-driven embodied intelligence, advanced AI model strategies, hierarchical high-level/low-level planning, generalized learning operations, and PuduFM/PuduAgent platform integration. | Embodied AI service stack with autonomous environment recognition, task understanding, precise task execution, VSLAM plus LiDAR SLAM mapping, 3D mapping, and intelligent obstacle avoidance. | NVIDIA Orin + RK3588 dual-processor autonomy stack for real-time SLAM, 3D reconstruction, object recognition, dynamic obstacle avoidance, path planning, and predictive following; up to 275 TOPS. |
| Sensors | Visual sensors, Tactile sensors, Force sensors, Auditory sensors | Multimodal perception, Specific sensor hardware not publicly disclosed | RGBD cameras, LiDAR, Panoramic cameras, Pressure-sensitive skin | Dual 192-line LiDAR, Four 120° fisheye cameras, 6-microphone array, IMU |
| Connectivity | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed | RCOS remote control system |
| Voice Assistants | None | None | None | None |
| Status | Development | Active | Active | Active |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid | Commercial | Quadruped |
| Manufacturer | Pudu Robotics | Pudu Robotics | Pudu Robotics | Pudu Robotics |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | PUDU D9 | PUDU D7 | PUDU FlashBot Arm | PUDU D5 Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mm arm end-point precision | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 10 kg bionic arm lifting capability | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 15 kg delivery capacity | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 25 cm stair traversal | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 30 degrees of freedom, expandable to 50 DOF with dexterous hand attachment | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 30° slope climbing and 45° descent | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 360° omnidirectional chassis movement | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 6 active + 5 passive hand DOF | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 65 cm bionic arm extension | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 65 cm minimum path width | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Automatic recharging | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous delivery | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous industrial inspection and delivery | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous navigation and return-to-charge workflows | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous route planning | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bipedal walking | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Charging station support | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Complex dual-arm collaborative industrial and commercial tasks | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dexterous hand operations | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dexterous three-finger robotic hands on the D7 2.0 update | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dual-arm manipulation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dynamic obstacle avoidance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Elevator operation | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Enclosed dual-door delivery compartment | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Human-like upper body with bionic robotic arms | — | ✓ | — | — |
| IP67 operation from -20°C to 55°C | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Immediate stop on obstacle contact | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Item transport and sorting | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Legged D5 and wheeled D5-W configurations | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Mapping and navigation for facilities up to one million square meters | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Maximum reach range of 1600 × 2000 × 1600 mm | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Modular delivery box and inspection kit support | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Multi-robot collaboration | — | — | ✓ | — |
| PUDU DH11 dexterous hands | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Payload handling up to 20 kg; single-arm payload 10 kg | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Proprietary joint modules | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Real-time 3D semantic mapping | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Remote vision and control via RCOS | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Semi-humanoid wheeled mobility | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Slope stability up to 10° | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Stair and slope navigation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Two 7-DOF robotic arms | — | — | ✓ | — |
| VSLAM + LiDAR SLAM mapping | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Voice interaction and 10+ gesture controls | — | — | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — N1 versus Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — MiPA versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — Go2 versus NEURA Quadruped is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — StackChan versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 379 robots tracked, 230 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
