A wheeled quadruped that patrols paved areas, lots and large facilities on a set route, carries up to 30 kg, and runs in rain or heat.

Where it works

Perimeter and parking-lot patrol on a repeating route after hours.
Inspection rounds of large outdoor facilities such as stadiums and athletic fields.
Carrying tools or supplies alongside a grounds crew, following a person.
Checking a site after a storm before staff walk it.

Day to day

The D5-W runs 2 to 3 hours per charge on a 1,000 Wh battery, climbs 25 cm steps and 45 degree slopes, and is rated IP67 against dust and water. It navigates on its own with dual 3D LiDAR and four fisheye cameras, or follows a person. The inspection kit and charging dock are optional and sold separately.

Specifications

Size and weight

Standing dimensions: 900 x 543 x 572 mm (35.4 x 21.4 x 22.5 in)
Weight with battery: 56 kg (123 lb)
Maximum joint torque: 165 Nm (121.7 lb ft)

Power

Battery: 1,000 Wh
Operating time: 2 to 3 h

Work

Continuous payload: 20 to 30 kg (44 to 66 lb)
Climbing: Up to 80 cm (31.5 in)
Maximum step height: 25 cm (9.8 in)
Slope: 45° ascent and descent
Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
Ingress protection: IP67

Navigation and safety

Computing: NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX 64GB plus RK3588
Perception: Dual 3D LiDAR plus four fisheye cameras
Autonomous navigation and following: Supported
Voice interaction: Supported

Manufacturer figures from pudurobotics.com. Performance figures are PUDU lab results; results vary by site.

Compare the quadruped and humanoid robots

	PUDU D5-W	PUDU D7	PUDU D9
Job	Patrol and inspection	Industrial semi-humanoid robot	Full-size biped humanoid robot
Run time	2 to 3 h	not published	not published
Charge time	not applicable	not published	not published
Payload	20 to 30 kg	Up to 14 kg	20 kg total, test environment
Weight	56 kg	not published	65 kg
Price	$70,000	ask Apollo	ask Apollo
Lease, 60 months	$1,596.00 a month	not listed	not listed

Coverage and payload are different jobs; a row marked not applicable means the unit is not built for it.

PUDU D5-W Wheeled quadruped for patrol and inspection