About Us
Welcome to S.P.R.! Founded in 2023 by Larry Hawkins, a serial entrepreneur and a big kid at heart, we are driven by a passion for new technology and business efficiencies. With a doctorate in psychology, Larry has always been intrigued by the question of "when" – when will the future technology of tomorrow finally arrive? When will the cutting-edge tools used by major corporations become accessible and affordable for all? Fueled by the curiosity of a child and the mindset of an accomplished businessperson, Larry conceived S.P.R. as the answer to these questions. Together with his partners, he has assembled a team of like-minded individuals who share the same excitement for the latest advancements in robotics, automation, and efficiencies. Our collective mission is to source, secure, and make affordable the newest and best products in these fields, empowering smaller and midsize businesses to compete more effectively in the future.
At S.P.R., we believe in harnessing the power of robotics, automation, and efficiencies to propel businesses forward. We understand the challenges faced by smaller and midsize companies, and we are committed to providing them with the tools they need to thrive. By alleviating the burden of menial, redundant, and less desired tasks, we enable businesses to focus on what truly matters – growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional products and services.
Join us on this exciting journey into the future. The time is now to embrace the limitless potential of robotics, automation, and efficiencies. Together, let's usher in a new era of success and productivity. Welcome to S.P.R., where the future becomes reality!
Explore the key milestones that have shaped our company since its foundation.
Jan - Cumulative shipment units had exceeded 70,000
Jan - PUDU and YUNJI jointly cooperate to promote R2X construction
Feb - Series C3 Financing: Over $15 Million by Puhua Capital
Apr - Won Red Dot Award-Product Design Award
Apr - Won iF DESIGN AWARD 2023
May - Series C4 Financing: Hundreds of millions of yuan invested by Yuedu Capital
May - Released New Delivery Product - SwiftBot
June - Released New Cleaning Product - PUDU CC1
July - Released New Delivery Product - PuduBot 2
Dec - 56.000+ units have been sold worldwide
Mar - Sub-branch R&D Center Set-up
Mar - Launched New Products - KettyBot & FlashBot
May - Series C1 Financing: Raised $78 Million by Tencent, Meituan and Sequoia China Investment Management LLP
Sep - Strategic Cooperation - Panasonic
Sep - Series C2 Financing: Raised $77 Million by Meituan, Greater Bay Area Homeland Investments Limited, Shenzhen Investment Holdings Co., Ltd., Sequoia China Investment Management LLP
Oct - Won G-mark – Good Design Award
Jan - Awarded CES Technology Innovation Award
Feb - Contributed to hundreds of hospitals during COVID-19 Outbreak
July - Series B Financing: Raised over $15 Million by Meituan
Aug - Series B+ Financing: Raised $15 Million by Sequoia China Investment Management LLP
Dec - Launched Disinfection Robot – Puductor 2
June - Global strategic cooperation – Haidilao Hotpot
Sep - Strategic cooperation – Xiabu Xiabu
Dec - Released Multi-featured Products
June - Series A Financing: Raised $8 Million
Nov - Approved as a national high-tech corporate
Mar - Released First Delivery Product – PuduBot
July - Won Red Dot Award – The Best of the Best
Jan - Shenzhen-based Founded in 2016
Our Journey
Mission
Use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living
Vision
To become the world's strongest commercial service robot company
BE INVENTIVE
BE CUSTOMER CENTRIC
THINKING IN THE LIGHT OF FIRST PRINCIPLES
BE ENTERPRISING & ACCOUNTABLE
MOVING FAST
PURSUING FOR THE ULTIMATE
BE OPEN-UP
EMBRACING CHANGES
Culture
We are proud to have been recognized for our excellence and innovation in robotics. Here are some of the prestigious awards we've received: