PUDU Kettybot Pro Delivery & Reception Robot with Ad Display

PUDU Kettybot Pro Delivery & Reception Robot with Ad Display

Unlike building delivery robots that focus on enclosed compartments and multi-floor logistics, KettyBot Pro is typically deployed in customer-facing indoor environments restaurants, cafés, retail stores, and similar venues where it must navigate close to people, move through tight aisles, and remain visually engaging. Pudu and reseller documentation emphasize its compact footprint and ability to pass through narrow clearances (as low as ~52 cm in specific situations), which is a practical constraint in many hospitality layouts.

Design and Features

18.5-inch “walking” ad display for in-store marketing

A defining feature of KettyBot Pro is its centered 18.5-inch ad screen, intended to show promotional videos, images, menus, or announcements. Pudu describes this as a “walking AD display” that aligns with typical customer viewing angles and supports customizable playlists and scheduling through a business management platform.

Delivery + reception + guiding workflows

KettyBot Pro is designed to support both task delivery and customer guidance. In reception and guiding scenarios, Pudu describes autonomous path planning that can escort customers to tables, pickup points, or store locations to reduce staff workload while improving the customer experience.

Smart tray detection using fisheye lenses

To streamline service runs, KettyBot Pro is marketed with smart tray detection using two 360° fisheye lenses. The intent is to detect load status—such as when an item has been removed—so the robot can automatically proceed to its next task without requiring staff to confirm completion manually.

Multi-functional compartment and accessories

Pudu’s product introduction describes a multi-functional compartment configuration where two trays and a collection box can be combined to serve different scenarios (delivery, snack cruising, promotional handouts, or light collection tasks). Some resellers also list optional accessories such as cup holders, tray baffles, and display stands, reflecting a modular approach to venue-specific customization.

Interaction features and voice module

Pudu highlights “enhanced voice interaction,” including a wake word (“hey pudu”) and situational dialogues supported by noise suppression and echo cancellation. In practice, these features are used for guest prompts (pickup instructions), greetings, and basic guidance cues in busy spaces.

Technology and Specifications

Dual SLAM navigation and perception stack

KettyBot Pro is positioned around a dual SLAM navigation approach—laser SLAM and visual SLAM—intended to improve localization robustness across different venue layouts and lighting conditions. Pudu also describes an infrared camera used for real-time V-SLAM positioning and mentions RGBD depth cameras used to widen the field of view for obstacle avoidance and smoother navigation.

Published specifications (manufacturer and retailer sources)

Commonly published specifications include:

• Machine dimensions: 435 × 450 × 1120 mm

• Machine weight: 38 kg

• Loading capacity: 10 kg per tray/layer

• Battery capacity: 20 Ah

• Run-time: ~9 hours (often stated for no-load/typical operation)

• Max cruise speed: up to 1.2 m/s

• Charging time: ~3.5 hours

• Minimum clearance/passing space: ≥ 52 cm (in specific situations)

• Climb angle: ≤ 5°

• Ad display: 18.5 inches

Applications and Use Cases

Restaurants and cafés

In food service, KettyBot Pro is used for multi-table delivery, snack cruising, and guest-facing interactions. The ad screen can display menus, specials, loyalty prompts, or seasonal promotions while the robot patrols defined areas.

Retail stores and shopping areas

The combination of guiding and advertising supports retail uses such as escorting customers to product locations and displaying category promotions. Pudu’s “Search & Guide” concept describes customers searching or selecting items on-screen and then being guided to pickup points or store locations.

Hotels and entertainment venues

In hospitality venues that want both service efficiency and customer engagement, KettyBot Pro’s visible ad screen and greeting behaviors can function as mobile signage while still performing lightweight delivery duties in lobbies or dining areas.

Advantages / Benefits

Combines delivery and marketing in one device

For venues that already invest in digital signage, the 18.5-inch mobile display can add value by placing promotional content directly in customer traffic flows while the robot performs delivery or guiding tasks.

Reduced staff walking and more consistent service runs

Smart tray detection and automated routing are intended to reduce the number of “handoff” steps staff must manage, improving the repeatability of common delivery workflows—especially during peak service periods.

Navigation designed for tight and dynamic environments

Pudu’s emphasis on dual SLAM, fisheye tray sensing, and RGBD-based obstacle avoidance aligns with venues where aisles are narrow, traffic patterns change rapidly, and safe operation near customers is essential.

FAQ 

What is the PUDU KettyBot Pro Delivery & Reception Robot with Ad Display?

The PUDU KettyBot Pro is a 3-in-1 indoor service robot that combines delivery, reception/guiding, and in-venue advertising using an integrated 18.5-inch display.

How does the PUDU KettyBot Pro work?

It navigates autonomously using laser SLAM + visual SLAM and uses a perception stack that includes RGBD depth cameras. It can detect tray load status using 360° fisheye lenses and proceed to subsequent tasks when items are removed.

Why is the PUDU KettyBot Pro important?

It is designed to reduce repetitive staff walking while adding a mobile advertising channel for promotions and guest engagement—useful in venues where both service efficiency and marketing visibility matter.

What are the benefits of the PUDU KettyBot Pro?

Common benefits include 10 kg per tray capacity, ~9-hour runtime, 18.5-inch advertising display, smart tray detection, and navigation designed for narrow indoor clearances (as low as ~52 cm in specific situations).

Summary

The PUDU KettyBot Pro Delivery & Reception Robot with Ad Display is a customer-facing commercial robot designed to merge autonomous delivery, guest guiding, and mobile digital signage into one platform. With a compact footprint (435 × 450 × 1120 mm), dual SLAM navigation, RGBD-based obstacle avoidance, smart tray detection, and an 18.5-inch advertising screen, KettyBot Pro is positioned for hospitality and retail venues seeking measurable service efficiency alongside in-venue marketing reach.