Pudu Robotics PUDU D7vsXPeng Iron
Pudu Robotics PUDU D7 leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
PUDU D7
2 wins
Iron
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 65Deployment readiness62
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 43Price accessibility10
- 55ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 60Labor replacement55
- 10 kg (bionic arms)Payload22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps
- Maximum 2 m/s with 360-degree omnidirectional movementSpeed2 meters per second (~6.5 feet per second) in testing
- Over 8 hours continuous operation from battery exceeding 1 kWhBatteryAll-solid-state batteries with ultra-high energy density; runtime duration not publicly disclosed
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 70Environment fit68
- 80Future potential78
- 60 x 60 x 165 cm (width x depth x height)Footprint1.73 m tall; width and depth not disclosed
PUDU D7 · Best for
Hospital supply chain: autonomous transport of meal trays, medication carts, and linen bins on single floors with elevator access, reducing nursing aide labor during peak hours.
Iron · Best for
Retail showroom product demonstrator in 200+ sq m spaces with steady foot traffic
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.