PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot
In stock
- BRAND:
- PUDU ROBOTICS
- MODEL:
- BG1
- ORIGIN:
- China
- Warranty:
- 12 MONTHS
- AVAILABILITY:
- SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
- SKU:
- PUDU-BG1
PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot
For a long time, cleaning a truly large floor meant putting a person in a seat. The ride-on scrubber-dryer was a vehicle first and a cleaning tool second, and like any vehicle it went nowhere without a driver. The cleanest hours of a concourse or a distribution hall were therefore tied to the hours when someone was free to drive. The PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot keeps the scale of that machine and removes the dependency. It positions itself with Lidar and 3D vision and looks after its own water and power at a station. When a supervisor wishes to take over, it still deploys a platform for direct control.
Robots Middle East supplies the PUDU BG1 to facilities across the Middle East, from shopping centres and transport hubs to warehouses and large public buildings. We prepare each quotation around the site concerned and arrange delivery. Robots Middle East also remains your point of contact for support once the robot is in service, so the operators on your floor have one partner for the whole life of the machine.
Background
Pudu Robotics and its cleaning portfolio
PUDU ROBOTICS is best known for service robots that work alongside people in public and commercial spaces, and its cleaning range has grown into a family of machines sized for different floors. The BG1 series joins the PUDU CC1 series and the PUDU MT1 series. Pudu presents the three together as a one-stop, full-scenario autonomous solution across ten core industries worldwide. Within that family, the BG1 takes the large-format role: where a model such as the PUDU CC1 Intelligent Commercial Cleaning Robot serves commercial interiors of moderate size, the BG1 is built for open floors where a full-size scrubber-dryer would traditionally be used.
An AI-native approach to a large machine
Pudu describes the BG1 as AI-native, and the practical meaning shows in how the robot reacts to what it finds. When it detects a wet spill, it instantly retracts its sweeping modules so that the liquid is not pushed further across the floor. Along walls and shelving, the scrubbing brush physically extends to reach the edge, removing dust and dirt from the margin that large machines usually leave for a person with a mop. Navigation combines Lidar with 3D VSLAM in a fusion positioning system, so the robot draws on more than one way of knowing where it is on the floor.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PUDU BG1 | PUDU BG1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning | — |
| Cruise speed | 0.2 ~ 1.0 m/s (0.66 ~ 3.28 ft/s) | 0.2 ~ 1.2 m/s (0.66 ~ 3.94 ft/s) |
| Cleaning width | 550 mm / 708 mm (with side brushes); 21.65 in / 27.87 in (with side brushes) | — |
| Clean water tank | 75 L | — |
| Waste water tank | 60 L | — |
| Trash bin capacity | 5L (1.32 Gal US) | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Ah (48V platform, equivalent to 180 Ah at 24V) | — |
| Dimensions (with squeegee) | 1195x760 x 1303 mm | — |
| Dimensions (without squeegee) | 1120x660 x 1303 mm | — |
| Communications | 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, E-gate/Elevator communication (Optional) | — |
| Unattended operation | Supported (Requires optional workstation) | — |
Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. The manufacturer has not published the weight, noise level, IP rating, gradeability, scrubbing pressure, charging time, cleaning capacity per hour, agent tank capacity or package contents; these are confirmed at quotation.
What makes the PUDU BG1 different from a conventional ride-on scrubber?
A conventional ride-on scrubber-dryer is only as productive as the shift that drives it. The PUDU BG1 changes that relationship in three ways. First, it runs autonomously, using Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning to locate itself on the floor, so the cleaning programme no longer depends on a driver being available at the right moment.
Second, the routine that normally interrupts a large machine is handed to a station. The all-in-one station automates refilling, drainage and charging, and Pudu describes the result as round-the-clock mission-readiness. Unattended operation requires this optional workstation, which is worth settling at the planning stage: a site that wants the robot to look after itself should include the workstation in its quotation.
Third, the BG1 does not abandon the ride-on idea altogether. A platform deploys for instant manual control, so a supervisor can step on and direct the machine to an urgent area, or move it through a part of the building that is better handled by hand. Maintenance has also been simplified: the disc brush attaches automatically, and snap-on fittings for all critical consumables allow routine maintenance to be completed in under 1 minute. The combination of autonomy, self-service at the station and a manual fallback is what separates the BG1 from a traditional large scrubber.
What does the PUDU BG1 Pro add?
The sources name two versions, the PUDU BG1 and the PUDU BG1 Pro AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot. The one difference they publish is cruise speed: the BG1 travels at 0.2 ~ 1.0 m/s, while the BG1 Pro reaches 0.2 ~ 1.2 m/s. On long, open runs such as concourses and wide warehouse aisles, that higher top speed is the figure to weigh. The other figures in the table above belong to the BG1. Any further differences between the two versions should be compared on the respective datasheets, which Robots Middle East provides with the quotation.
Who is the PUDU BG1 for?
The PUDU BG1 suits organisations that clean large, continuous hard floors and want that work to carry on without tying up a driver. Facilities managers in shopping centres and exhibition halls will value the edge-reaching brush along shopfronts and display stands, and the spill response in areas where drinks and food are carried. Logistics and warehouse operators will find the extendable brush useful along racking, where grit gathers and manual touch-ups usually follow.
Operators of transport terminals and large public buildings are a natural fit as well, particularly where the optional E-gate and elevator communication allows the robot to move between controlled areas or floors. Contract cleaning companies can deploy the BG1 as a productive member of a site team, with the ride-on mode kept for moments when a human decision is needed.
Where long open distances dominate and travel speed matters most, the PUDU BG1 Pro with its higher cruise speed may be the better match. For smaller or more fragmented interiors, the wider Pudu cleaning robots range includes machines sized for those spaces.
What is the PUDU BG1 used for?
- Shopping centres: autonomous scrubbing of malls and walkways, with edges along shopfronts reached by the extending brush.
- Airports and transport terminals: regular cleaning of concourses and gate areas, supported by optional E-gate communication.
- Warehouses and distribution centres: scrubbing of aisles and loading zones, with the brush reaching along shelving edges.
- Exhibition and convention venues: resetting large halls between events with minimal crew involvement.
- Large public buildings: routine floor care across multiple floors where optional elevator communication is configured.
- Manufacturing facilities: keeping production and circulation floors clean, with ride-on control available for spot work.
Pricing and Availability
Robots Middle East quotes the PUDU BG1 for each project, so that the configuration reflects your floor area, your workflow and whether unattended operation with the optional workstation is required. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. To begin, please send us a short description of your site and your cleaning objectives; a quotation for the PUDU BG1 can be requested through the form available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the PUDU BG1 clean without an operator?
Yes. Unattended operation is supported, and it requires the optional workstation, which automates refilling, drainage and charging.
How does the PUDU BG1 navigate?
It uses Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning, combining laser scanning with 3D visual mapping to locate itself on the floor.
What happens when the robot meets a wet spill?
On detecting a wet spill, the BG1 instantly retracts its sweeping modules to prevent the liquid from spreading further.
Does the BG1 clean along walls and shelving?
Yes. Its scrubbing brush physically extends to reach walls and shelving edges, which improves coverage and reduces manual touch-ups.
Can staff drive the robot manually?
Yes. The BG1 has a ride-on mode with a deployable platform for instant manual control.
How long does routine maintenance take?
The disc brush attaches automatically and all critical consumables use a snap-on design, so routine maintenance can be completed in under 1 minute.
Where can I buy the PUDU BG1 and what does it cost?
The PUDU BG1 is available from Robots Middle East, which prepares a quotation for each project. The quotation covers the configuration your site needs, together with delivery and support.
Summary
The large scrubber-dryer was once inseparable from the person driving it. The PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot keeps the reach of that class of machine and lets it work on its own: it positions itself with Lidar and 3D VSLAM, extends its brush to the edges, withdraws from spills, and hands its water and power routine to a station. The driver's seat has not disappeared entirely; it has become a platform that a supervisor steps onto when judgement is needed. For facilities in the region that want large floors cleaned to their own schedule, with Robots Middle East handling quotation, delivery and support, this page is the starting point.