[Pudu Robotics] PUDU begins official sales in Japan of “KettyBot Pro,” a next-generation model of display-equipped serving and transportation robot
*Pudu Robotics*
Press release: August 28, 2024
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PUDU officially launches the next generation model of display-equipped serving and transportation robot “KettyBot Pro” in Japan
*Highly praised by users for streamlining delivery operations due to its compact body. Aiming to introduce 1,000 units in Japan by the end of the year*
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robots
(Headquarters: Shenzhen, China, Japanese corporation Pudu Robotics Japan)
Co., Ltd
Representative Director and President: Zhang Tao (hereinafter referred to as PUDU) is the next generation model of the display-equipped serving and transportation robot “KettyBot” announced in 2021. Official sales of “Pro” in Japan will begin from the end of August 2024.
“KettyBot
“Pro” is a serving and transporting robot that offers more immersive engagement and personalized advertising, is equipped with the latest sensors that can navigate in narrow aisles, is equipped with a tray detection camera, and comes in a variety of colors. It is the most compact of PUDU’s serving and transportation robots and is more suitable for use in narrow spaces. In addition to serving and transporting food, it is also equipped with advertising displays that help reduce costs, attracting customers in a variety of environments, and offering expressive and friendly guidance.
Since announcing the new global introduction of “KettyBot Pro” in March 2024, we have already installed approximately 2,000 “KettyBot Pro” mainly in restaurants.
Pro” has been introduced. In countries such as Australia, where KettyBot has been introduced ahead of the curve, it has received high praise for being equipped with more advanced sensors and algorithms than its predecessor, KettyBot, and for being able to navigate through narrow aisles of just 52cm, improving delivery efficiency. I’m here. Going forward, in the Japanese market, we aim to expand not only to restaurants but also to other industries facing labor shortages, such as the retail industry, with the goal of introducing 1,000 units in Japan by 2024. In addition, “KettyBot” in Japan
Pro” will be sold through the sales agent USEN Co., Ltd. (U-NEXT.HD). In January 2024, we were the only Japanese company to win the Best Partner Award and Best Service Partner Award sponsored by PUDU, making us the agency with the largest number of KettyBot installations in Japan.
Through “KettyBot Pro,” PUDU aims to improve the customer experience and create a working environment that allows employees to focus on higher value-added services.
* ■Difference between “KettyBot” and “KettyBot Pro”*
“KettyBot
Based on the feedback received from users regarding the predecessor model “KettyBot,” the “Pro” has been equipped with a tray detection camera, and has improved the chassis suspension system to improve running stability. It has been improved in pursuit of ease of use. KettyBot KettyBot Pro
Mapping method Marker & Laser Marker & Laser
Body dimensions 43.5×45×112 cm 43.5×45×112 cm
Body weight 38kg 38kg
Loading capacity 30kg (10kg/stage) 30kg (10kg/stage)
Charging time 4.5H 3.5H
Battery life 8H 11H
Safety Speed Max. 1.2m/sec Max. 1.2m/sec
Minimum passing width 55cm 52cm
Advertising display dimensions 18.5 inches 18.5 inches
RGBD camera Standard viewing angle camera x 2 Standard viewing angle camera x 1 Ultra wide-angle camera x 1
Fisheye camera × 〇
Tray inspection × 〇
* ■“KettyBot Pro” product features*
* ●Driving performance upgrade*
The new RGBD depth camera features an ultra-wide-angle lens that improves the robot’s ability to detect and avoid objects, reducing KettyBot’s minimum travel width from 55cm to 52cm under ideal conditions. This allows it to maneuver through narrow aisles and operate flawlessly in busy stores.
* Driving stability has been significantly improved*
Suspension improvements have significantly improved driving stability. ●*Smart tray detection*
A sensor camera placed on the tray can be used to detect the presence or absence of objects on the tray. Once the customer receives the meal, the robot automatically recognizes that the task is complete and can move on to the next task without human assistance.
* ●User customization function*
Integration with the PUDU open platform allows users to
Pro’s facial expressions, voice, and content can be personalized, making it possible to provide differentiated services with simple operations. At the theme restaurant, “KettyBot
When “Pro” delivers food to the customer’s table, facial expressions and lines related to the character can be displayed and played. You can also provide personalized welcome messages and greeting services, such as birthday services.
*●Advertisement display*
Through the management cloud, companies can flexibly edit personalized advertisements (both images and videos). “KettyBot” is equipped with a large 18.5-inch screen.
Pro’ offers new possibilities for restaurants and retail customers to promote marketing, such as updating menus and announcing new products. * ●Long-lasting battery*
Compared to “KettyBot”, it is equipped with a battery that lasts for a longer time, meeting the needs of long-term operation and making the use of the robot more efficient and convenient.
●*New color development*
“KettyBot
In addition to the classic white and yellow and yellow and black of the original model, “Pro” is available in pure black. This pure black color better suits the aesthetic preferences of users in a variety of industries around the world, including luxury environments such as high-end stores and facilities and luxury hotels.
For more information about “KettyBot Pro”, please visit
https://www.pudurobotics.com/products/kettybot_pro
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* ■About Pudu Robotics*
Pudu
Robotics is a global manufacturer of the design, research and development, production and sales of commercial service robots, with approximately 80,000 robots shipped in more than 60 countries. Our robots are currently used in a wide range of industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. We also focus on research and development,
manufacturing, and sales, and have a wide range of core technologies and approximately 1,000 certified patents. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, our mission is to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and life. For more information on business developments and updates, please visit PUDU’s official Facebook, YouTube
, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/
・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics
・LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/
・X (old Twitter): https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/?hl=ja * ■About USEN Co., Ltd.*
USEN promotes entertainment business using digital technology and provides business efficiency solutions (store background music, apps, infrastructure, POS registers, business robots, guarantees, etc.). We continue to take on the challenge of becoming a comprehensive solutions company that responds to our customers’ challenges, and in the field of commercial robots, our own group employees provide an all-in-one service from proposal to delivery and after-sales follow-up. I’m here.
Company name: USEN Co., Ltd.
Address: Meguro Central Square, 3-1-1 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yasuhiko Takafune, Representative Director and President Business content: IoT platform business, music distribution business, energy business
Corporate site URL: https://usen.com
Robot service site URL: https://usen.com/service/robot
“KettyBot Pro” service site URL: https://usen.com/service/robot/kettybotpro