Commercial service robotics developer Pudu Robotics said that it has secured hundreds of millions of yuan in its C4 financing round, marking the second time the company has raised funds in 2023 following its previous $15 million C3 round, revealed in February. According to the company, as of December 2022, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 56,000 units globally. Pudu Robotics’ fleet of robots feature core components such as laser radar, active cameras, motors, and motion controllers developed independently by the company. Pudu said it continues to ramp up its international presence and expand its product lineups. Also this past February, Pudu announced an order of 3000 units of its robotic products from Skylark Group, a Japanese catering and dining company.