Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" Award

SHANGHAI, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing its full portfolio of intelligent robotics solutions at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 17–20 in Shanghai. A key highlight of this year's exhibition is the offline global debut of the PUDU D7, Pudu's next-generation semi-humanoid robot. In tandem with its exhibition highlights, Pudu Robotics was also honored with the 36Kr "Most Investor-Attractive AI & Embodied Intelligence Enterprise" Award, recognizing the company's growing influence in the embodied AI sector and continued confidence from the investment community.

Full Product Matrix on Display: Demonstrating Multi-Scenario Capabilities

Pudu's comprehensive presentation at WAIC 2026 showcased its complete technical and product layout, spanning service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied intelligence.

The PUDU D5 quadruped robot demonstrates advanced terrain adaptability and autonomous navigation across an on-site obstacle course mimicking sand, gravel, steps, and slopes, simulating autonomous inspections in complex environments such as power substations and industrial parks. Additionally, the D5 performed high-speed "drifting" demonstrations at the booth, reaching peak speeds of up to 5 m/s and showcasing industry-leading mobility and responsiveness.

Making its global offline public debut, the PUDU D7 engaged visitors with several immersive and interactive live experiences. Attendees posed for photos with the D7, instantly receiving unique snapshots taken directly from a "robotics perspective." The robot also demonstrated advanced multi-robot coordination by autonomously walking and guiding the PUDU D5 quadruped around the booth while seamlessly avoiding pedestrian traffic, vividly illustrating collaborative workflows between different robotic form factors.

Pudu is also exhibiting its mature commercial robotics portfolio, including the BellaBot service delivery robot, the PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot, and the PUDU MT1 Max and PUDU CC1 Pro commercial cleaning robots. Together, these products highlight Pudu's proven deployments across hospitality, retail, F&B, manufacturing, warehousing, and other industries.

Winning the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" Award Amid Sustained Capital Traction

The "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" award from 36Kr arrives alongside sustained backing from major global institutional investors. In April 2026, Pudu Robotics completed a new financing round of nearly USD 150 million, bringing its valuation to more than USD 1.5 billion. This brings Pudu's cumulative funding to more than USD 300 million.

This strong capital interest is supported by concrete commercial performance. According to the "2025 Global Embodied Intelligence and Commercial Service Robotics Independent Market Research Report" released by Frost & Sullivan, Pudu Robotics accounts for 25% and 23% of the global commercial service robotics market in terms of revenue and shipments respectively, ranking No. 1 worldwide in both categories. Furthermore, Pudu Robotics has maintained a year-over-year revenue growth rate exceeding 100%, with international markets accounting for more than 80% of total revenue for consecutive years. While the broader Embodied AI industry remains in early exploratory phases, Pudu has approached a positive EBITDA, achieving large-scale commercial viability ahead of the market.

From Product Export to Ecosystem Integration: A Blueprint for Global Expansion

According to the Research Report on Chinese Enterprises' Overseas Expansion from 2025 to 2026 published by the 36Kr Research Institute, Pudu Robotics was featured as a primary benchmark case study for Embodied AI. The report attributes Pudu's international success to its systematic combination of technological innovation, product capabilities, and localized global operation. Analysts noted that Pudu has successfully transitioned from exporting products to exporting global brand equity and integrated robotics ecosystems, establishing a core reference blueprint for hard-tech global expansion.

By deploying versatile product forms that span specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid forms, Pudu Robotics continues to focus on integrating Embodied AI directly into real-world environments—transforming Physical AI from a technical concept into a practical productivity partner.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.

Pudu Robotics has developed key core technologies and components, including robotic joint modules and motion controllers, and has filed more than 1,900 patent applications worldwide. Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered a "One Brain, Multiple Embodiments" architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.

Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.

To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 85 countries and regions.

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Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" Award

Internationally acclaimed Chocolatier to lead Callebaut's renewed engagement with the chocolate and pastry community across Australia and New Zealand

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally recognised Australian Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Ryan Stevenson, has been appointed as the official Callebaut Ambassador in South Pacific, Australia.

Based at Callebaut's Campbellfield facility in Melbourne, Stevenson brings an extraordinary depth of experience to the foodservice industry. He will work closely with Chefs, Chocolatiers, Artisans and Distributors to better understand their needs, help them strengthen their skills, confidence and creativity when working with chocolate.

For Stevenson, the appointment marks a return to Callebaut after previously serving as Head Chef of the company's flagship Chocolate Academy in Belgium.

"I'm incredibly excited to return to Callebaut and begin this new chapter in Australia. Callebaut has played an important role throughout my career, and this opportunity allows me to combine the international experience I have gained with my understanding of the Australian pastry and foodservice community," said Stevenson. 

"I want to be a genuine resource for the industry and someone Chefs, Chocolatiers and businesses can turn to for practical guidance, technical support and inspiration. Australia has an enormously talented and creative foodservice sector, and I'm looking forward to helping more people explore what is possible with chocolate."

Stevenson's appointment forms part of Callebaut's renewed commitment to South Pacific, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. A program will be created, focused on ensuring customers and distributors are supported by the expertise, technical knowledge and product innovation of one of the world's leading chocolate brands.

"Ryan brings a rare combination of world-class technical ability, international experience and a deep connection with Australia's pastry and chocolate community," said Managing Director, Ken Basha from Callebaut Australia. "His appointment demonstrates our commitment to being closer to customers, the local industry, and providing Australian Chefs and foodservice businesses with meaningful, practical support. Ryan will be an important ambassador for Callebaut and a strong voice for Chefs, artisans and businesses we serve."

Stevenson graduated from Melbourne's Southbank Institute in bakery and patisserie before moving overseas in 1999. Over more than two decades in Europe, he built an international career encompassing Michelin-starred restaurants, renowned pastry houses, professional education and some of the world's most prestigious chocolate and pastry competitions.

A two-time Belgian Chocolate Master, Stevenson won Best Praline in the World at the 2009 World Chocolate Masters Final in Paris and represented Belgium at the competition in both 2009 and 2011. He won the Prosper Montagné Trophy in 2009 and is also Team Captain Australia for the 2026 Asian Gelato Cup.

A passionate educator and mentor, Stevenson co-authored Callebaut's The Chocolatier's Kitchen, a practical guide for artisan confectioners and Pastry Chefs. He has also previously served as an Ambassador for Cacao Barry in France, delivering workshops and masterclasses internationally.

"Knowledge-sharing has remained central throughout my career, spanning technical development, workshops, masterclasses, commercial chocolate applications and competition mentoring. My focus with Callebaut Australia will be on listening to the local foodservice community and sharing knowledge in ways that are practical and valuable to their businesses," Stevenson said.

"Whether it is helping a Chef solve a technical challenge, refine a product or develop the confidence to try something new, I want to ensure Callebaut is a trusted partner that helps Australia's chocolate and pastry professionals succeed."

About Callebaut®

For more than a century, Callebaut® has crafted chocolate from bean to bar in the heart of Belgium. Since producing its first chocolate in 1911, Callebaut has become a trusted partner to Chefs, Chocolatiers, Pastry professionals and Artisans around the world. Callebaut's Finest Belgian Chocolate range is recognised for its taste, consistency and workability, helping professionals bring their creative ideas to life across pastry, confectionery and hospitality applications. Callebaut is the flagship global gourmet chocolate brand of the Barry Callebaut Group. For more information, visit callebaut.com/en-AU.

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Chocolate Master Ryan Stevenson named as official Callebaut Ambassador in South Pacific, Australia.