PUDU BG1 Pro AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot

In a shopping mall that closes near midnight and reopens mid-morning, the floor has only a few dark hours in which to be cleaned, and every minute lost to a spreading spill, a second pass over a stain or a hand-finished edge comes out of that window. The PUDU BG1 Pro AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot is designed to keep the window intact. It travels a large floor on its own, adjusts what it does when the floor changes beneath it, and leaves the cleaning team with less to correct before the doors open.

Robots Middle East supplies the PUDU BG1 Pro to facilities across the Middle East, including shopping centres, airports, logistics sites and hospitality venues. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation, coordinates delivery to the site and provides support once the robot is in service, so the conversation runs from first enquiry to commissioning with one partner.

Background

PUDU Robotics and its cleaning range

PUDU ROBOTICS builds service robots for commercial settings, and its cleaning range covers several floor sizes, from compact scrubber-dryers for smaller spaces to mid-size disc machines and the large-format BG1 series. Within that range, the BG1 series sits at the top end for open, heavily used floor areas. The series consists of exactly two models, the PUDU BG1 and the PUDU BG1 Pro, and there is no third variant. Both share the same cleaning width, tank volumes and footprint; the Pro is the version described on this page.

Adaptive cleaning as the core idea

What sets the BG1 Pro apart is less its size than its behaviour. When it detects a wet spill, it instantly retracts its sweeping modules so that the liquid is not pushed further across the floor. When it meets a stubborn stain, it automatically boosts brush pressure to finish the job in a single pass. Its auto-dosing system scales detergent strength to match floor conditions, drawing on dual cleaning-agent boxes, and its scrubbing brush physically extends to reach walls and shelving edges. Each of these responses addresses a point at which a conventional scrubber-dryer would normally need an operator to step in.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the noise level, suction, gradeability, a brush pressure figure, the IP rating, the workstation dimensions or CE conformity documents; these points are confirmed at quotation.

What does the BG1 Pro add over the BG1?

Because the two models share a cleaning width of 550 mm, or 708 mm with side brushes, identical 75 l fresh and 60 l waste water tanks and the same dimensions, the choice between them does not come down to how much floor each pass covers or how often the tanks need attention. The difference lies in how the robot perceives its surroundings and how quickly it can move through them.

The BG1 Pro navigates with 3D LiDAR combined with 3D VSLAM. The source comparison lists the standard BG1 with LiDAR and 3D VSLAM, so the Pro adds a three-dimensional LiDAR layer to its sensing. In practice, a richer spatial picture matters most where the environment is cluttered or constantly changing: display stands moved between nights, trolleys parked in aisles, or seating rearranged in a terminal.

The Pro also has a cruise speed range of 0.2–1.2 m/s, against 0.2–1.0 m/s listed for the BG1 in the same comparison. On a large, open floor, a higher upper speed shortens the time spent travelling between zones and along long runs, which helps when the cleaning window is tight. Facilities with simpler layouts and less time pressure may find that the PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot meets their needs equally well.

How does the BG1 Pro deal with spills, stains and edges?

A large floor rarely fails on its open expanses; it fails at the exceptions. The BG1 Pro treats three of those exceptions as part of its routine rather than as tasks for a follow-up crew.

Wet spills are the first. A sweeping brush that runs through liquid tends to drag it outwards, turning a small problem into a larger one. The BG1 Pro retracts its sweeping modules the moment it detects a wet spill, preventing secondary spreading before the scrubbing stage deals with the liquid.

Stubborn stains are the second. Rather than relying on a fixed setting chosen for an average floor, the robot automatically increases brush pressure when it encounters a difficult mark, aiming for a clean result in a single pass. Alongside this, the auto-dosing system adjusts detergent strength to the condition of the floor, which helps balance cleaning performance against chemical consumption.

Edges are the third. The scrubbing brush physically extends towards walls and shelving edges, removing dust and dirt from the strip that a fixed-width machine typically misses. That reduces the manual touch-ups which would otherwise be needed along racking, shopfronts and corridor walls.

Who is the PUDU BG1 Pro for?

The BG1 Pro is aimed at operators of large, high-traffic floors who need a consistent result within a limited cleaning window. Facility managers of shopping malls and retail halls will value its ability to keep pace on wide concourses while handling the spills that busy days leave behind. Airport and transport terminal operators, where layouts shift and footfall is heavy, stand to benefit most from the Pro's 3D LiDAR and 3D VSLAM navigation and its higher top speed.

Logistics and warehouse operators form another segment, particularly where long aisles run alongside racking and edge coverage matters. Its optional e-gate and lift connectivity also makes it relevant to multi-level buildings and sites with controlled access points. Cleaning service contractors managing several large sites may see it as a way to deliver repeatable standards with fewer staff hours on the floor.

Where the layout is straightforward and speed is less critical, the standard BG1 is a sensible alternative. For smaller or more confined spaces, the wider Cleaning Robots range includes more compact options such as the PUDU ET1 AI-Native Compact Scrubber-Dryer Robot and the PUDU CC1 Pro Disc AI-Native Mid-Size Disc Scrubber-Dryer Robot.

What is the PUDU BG1 Pro used for?

1. Shopping malls: overnight scrubbing of wide concourses and food-court areas between closing and opening.
2. Airports and terminals: routine floor care across departure halls and long connecting walkways.
3. Warehouses and logistics centres: cleaning long aisles, with the extendable brush reaching along racking.
4. Hypermarkets and retail halls: handling spills and edges along shelving without stopping the routine.
5. Exhibition and event venues: restoring large halls between events in a short turnaround.
6. Multi-level commercial buildings: moving between floors and zones where optional e-gate and lift connectivity is installed.

Pricing and Availability

Every BG1 Pro project is quoted individually, because the right configuration depends on the floor area, the layout and the connectivity options a site requires. Delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support are arranged by Robots Middle East together with the quotation. Please share details of your facility with our team so that we can propose a suitable configuration and confirm the specifications for your site. To begin, a quotation for the PUDU BG1 Pro AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large an area can the BG1 Pro clean?

The manufacturer lists up to 2000 m2/h in covered cleaning mode and up to 6000 m2/h in spot cleaning mode. Actual coverage depends on the layout and condition of your floor.

How does the robot find its way around?

The BG1 Pro uses 3D LiDAR together with 3D VSLAM for navigation. This combination gives it a three-dimensional view of its surroundings in complex spaces.

What happens when it meets a wet spill?

It instantly retracts its sweeping modules on detecting a wet spill. This prevents the liquid from being spread further across the floor.

Can it clean close to walls and shelving?

Yes. Its scrubbing brush physically extends to reach walls and shelving edges, which reduces manual touch-ups.

How much water does it carry?

The BG1 Pro has a 75 l fresh water tank and a 60 l waste water tank. It also carries dual cleaning-agent boxes with approximately 7 L in total.

Can it move between floors or through access gates?

The robot supports 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and e-gate and lift integration is available as an option. Robots Middle East confirms what your building requires during quotation.

Where can I buy the PUDU BG1 Pro and what does it cost?

The PUDU BG1 Pro is available from Robots Middle East, which quotes each project according to the site and configuration. Please request a quotation on this page to receive an offer tailored to your facility.

Summary

For a large venue, the real constraint on floor care is the time between closing and opening, and the PUDU BG1 Pro is built to protect it. It retracts its sweeping modules at a spill, raises brush pressure for stubborn stains, adjusts detergent strength to the floor and extends its brush to the edges, so fewer jobs are left for the morning. Its 3D LiDAR and 3D VSLAM navigation and its cruise speed of up to 1.2 m/s distinguish it from the standard BG1 in demanding, changing layouts. For facilities across the Middle East that want their cleaning window used to the full, this page is the starting point.