FlashBot Arm

FlashBot Arm, developed by PUDU X-Lab under Pudu Technology Inc. (also known as Pudu Robotics), is a semi-humanoid embodied AI service robot unveiled on March 31, 2025. It represents a significant advancement in commercial service robotics by integrating dual 7-DOF robotic arms with PUDU DH11 dexterous hands (6 active + 5 passive DOF per hand), a wheeled chassis, and advanced perception systems for autonomous delivery and manipulation tasks. Standing at 144 cm tall with dimensions of 539 x 515 x 1440 mm, it weighs approximately 70 kg and supports a 15 kg payload, making it suitable for hospitality, retail, healthcare, offices, and restaurants. The robot's architecture centers on a suspended wheeled chassis for smooth mobility (max speed ~4.5 km/h), combined with VSLAM (Visual SLAM) + LiDAR SLAM for 3D mapping, precise navigation, and obstacle avoidance in dynamic environments. Minimum path width is 65 cm, enabling operation in tight spaces. High-precision sensors include RGBD cameras, LiDAR, panoramic cameras, and pressure-sensitive skin for comprehensive environmental perception and tactile feedback. A 10.1-inch touchscreen displays expressive faces, enhancing human-robot interaction. AI capabilities are powered by cutting-edge embodied intelligence, including large language models (LLMs) for multi-modal interaction (voice, gestures, expressions). It processes verbal instructions, engages in natural conversations, plans tasks, and executes them autonomously. Whole-body control coordinates chassis, arms, and hands for tasks like pressing elevator buttons, swiping cards, opening doors, grasping objects, pouring liquids (e.g., disturbance-resistant juice pouring), and precise delivery without infrastructure modifications. Compliant force control and advanced algorithms ensure safety, with immediate obstacle stopping. Key innovations include dual-arm reach up to 2 meters (1600x2000x1600 mm workspace), enclosed dual-door compartment for secure delivery, automatic recharging (8-hour runtime, 4-hour charge), and multi-robot collaboration for task allocation in crowded settings. Battery details are not specified beyond runtime, likely Li-ion with voltage unspecified. As of late 2025, FlashBot Arm is in production but primarily in demonstration phases, with targeted deployments in hotels for guest delivery (e.g., cheeseburgers), healthcare logistics, and retail restocking. Evolving from FlashBot Max, it accelerates humanoid AI commercialization, outperforming traditional delivery bots in manipulation. No specific LLM models (e.g., GPT variants) are disclosed, but emphasis is on real-time perception-decision-execution loops. Thermal management and exact processors (likely NVIDIA-based for edge AI) are not detailed publicly. Future updates may include LLM integration enhancements for broader skills.