Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm)

Reach is the quiet limit of most service robots. They can drive anywhere the floor allows, yet stop at a closed door or a call button just out of range. The Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) is built around that limit: an enclosed delivery body that stands 1440 mm tall, carries two liftable arms and uses them to work the building the way a staff member would.

This product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Pudu X-Lab and the road to a robot with hands

The FlashBot Arm was developed by Pudu X-Lab, the experimental group within PUDU ROBOTICS. The company is best known for service robots that move items through restaurants, hotels and other commercial spaces. X-Lab extends that work toward machines that do more than travel from point A to point B. The FlashBot Arm combines specialized delivery capability with humanoid manipulation, so that one platform can both transport and handle.

The lineage matters to a buyer. A delivery base already solves navigation, safe movement among people and returning to charge. Adding arms and hands builds on that foundation instead of starting from nothing. You can browse related work in the X-Lab category, or the wider Pudu range.

Positioning and key technology

The FlashBot Arm sits between a pure delivery robot and a full humanoid. It rolls on an independent suspended chassis rather than walking, and it carries two robotic arms that can be lifted, with a maximum operating diameter of 2 meters. Each arm has 7 degrees of freedom, and each hand has 6 active and 5 passive. The hands are PUDU DH11 dexterous hands, which support precise operations.

Perception comes from RGBD cameras, LiDAR, panoramic cameras and pressure-sensitive skin, all feeding dynamic environmental perception. Navigation uses VSLAM combined with Lidar SLAM. For multiple robots working in the same building, the platform offers optimized task allocation and intelligent avoidance in crowded environments.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the maximum speed, the battery capacity, the operating system or the contents of the box; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the FlashBot Arm different from a standard delivery robot?

A standard delivery robot is a tray or a cabinet on wheels. It does its job well on a single floor with open doors, and it relies on people or building upgrades for everything else. The FlashBot Arm changes that arrangement by carrying its own hands. It presses elevator buttons, swipes access cards and opens doors with its dual hands, so the building does not need costly modifications.

That has a practical effect on project planning. Instead of asking the facility to network its elevators or motorize its doors, the buyer asks whether the robot can reach the controls that already exist. The arms reach 1600 mm by 2000 mm by 1600 mm across both sides, and the arms can be lifted to cover different working heights.

The delivery side is not an afterthought. The compartment is enclosed with a dual-door design, intended to meet safe delivery requirements. When the battery runs low, the robot returns to the charging station automatically, which keeps day-to-day operation simple.

How does the FlashBot Arm find its way around a busy building?

Navigation combines two mapping methods, VSLAM and Lidar SLAM. The robot also carries panoramic cameras, RGBD cameras and LiDAR, and pressure-sensitive skin adds touch awareness around the body. Together these support dynamic environmental perception, which matters in lobbies and corridors where people and carts keep moving.

The body is compact enough for ordinary circulation space. The minimum width of path is 65 cm (25.59 inches), and the independent suspended chassis is part of how the platform handles the floor beneath it. Where several robots share a site, task allocation is optimized and avoidance in crowded environments is intelligent. A 10.1 inch touch screen gives people a direct way to interact, and the robot connects through Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

Who is the Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) for?

Hotels and serviced residences are a natural fit. Deliveries often cross floors and pass through access-controlled doors, and an enclosed compartment keeps items private. Office towers and corporate campuses have the same pattern, with badge readers and elevators between the front desk and the recipient.

Hospitals, laboratories and care facilities can also consider it where controlled access and careful handling matter, with the requirements checked at quotation. Research teams and integrators will value the dexterous hands and the 7-degree-of-freedom arms as a platform for manipulation work.

If your task is delivery without any manipulation, a delivery-focused model may be the better match; see the PUDU Bellabot Premium Delivery Robot (BL101) or the PUDU Bellabot Pro Premium Delivery & Advertising Robot. For buyers whose interest is humanoid form, the PUDU D7 Wheeled Humanoid Robot is another page to review.

What is the Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) used for?

1. Secure item delivery. The enclosed, dual-door compartment carries items up to 15kg (33.07 pounds).
2. Elevator rides. The dual hands press elevator buttons so the robot can change floors.
3. Access-controlled areas. The hands swipe access cards to enter restricted zones.
4. Door opening. The robot opens doors on its route without building retrofits.
5. Precise handling. PUDU DH11 dexterous hands support precise operations within the 2-meter operating diameter.
6. Multi-robot sites. Optimized task allocation and intelligent avoidance keep several robots working in crowded environments.

Pricing and Availability

Prices depend on configuration, quantity and project scope, so we handle each request by quotation. Send us your site details and the tasks you have in mind, and we will respond with a proposal. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who developed the FlashBot Arm?

It was developed by Pudu X-Lab, part of PUDU ROBOTICS. It combines specialized delivery capability with humanoid manipulation.

How much can it carry?

The capacity is 15kg (33.07 pounds). The compartment is enclosed and uses a dual-door design.

How long does it work on one charge?

The working duration is 8h with no load. When the battery is low, the robot returns to the charging station on its own.

How far can the arms reach?

The maximum reach range of both arms is 1600*2000*1600mm (63*78.7*63 inches). The maximum operating diameter is 2 meters, and the arms can be lifted.

Can it use elevators and open doors?

Yes. It presses elevator buttons, swipes access cards and opens doors with its dual hands, with no costly modifications needed.

How narrow a passage can it use?

The minimum width of path is 65 cm (25.59 inches). The machine measures 539*515*1440mm (21.22*20.28*56.7 inches) and weighs 70 kg.

Where can I buy the Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page. The cost is set by quotation according to your configuration and project, and we do not list a price here.

Summary

The limit of most service robots is where their reach ends, and the Pudu Flashbot Arm (FlashBot Arm) moves that limit. Two 7-degree-of-freedom arms, PUDU DH11 dexterous hands, VSLAM and Lidar SLAM navigation and an enclosed dual-door compartment let one machine carry, enter and handle. If your building has elevators, card readers and doors you would rather not rebuild, this page is the starting point.