China debuts robot dog that can map 10 million square feet nonstop

Chinese robotics company Pudu introduced its latest quadruped robot, the D5, at Tokyo’s International Robot Exhibition (iREX 2025). Standing nearly one meter tall, the D5 showcases advanced motion-control algorithms and embodied intelligence, enabling it to navigate complex environments autonomously. Powered by an NVIDIA Orin platform and RK3588 dual-processor architecture, the robot delivers up to 275 TOPS of computing power for real-time SLAM mapping, obstacle avoidance, and object recognition. It can continuously map and inspect up to one million square meters (approximately 10 million square feet) and travel up to 14 kilometers without human intervention. Equipped with fisheye cameras and LiDAR sensors, the D5 provides 360-degree perception and dense 3D point clouds, enhancing operational safety and efficiency. Designed for durability, it supports a 30-kilogram load for over two hours and is resistant to dust, water, and extreme temperatures. Pudu positions the D5 as