PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot

Large floors are judged at their edges. A visitor rarely notices the open middle of a hall. What catches the eye is the grey line along the skirting, the grit beneath a shelving run, and the corner that a machine could not quite reach and nobody came back to. The PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot treats that margin as part of the job. Its scrubbing brush physically extends towards walls and shelving edges, so the perimeter is cleaned in the same pass as the centre. The manual touch-ups that usually follow an autonomous run are kept to a minimum.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, sells and supplies the PUDU BG1 to businesses and public-sector operators throughout the European Union and the DACH region. We prepare each quotation, coordinate delivery to your site and remain your point of contact for support once the robot is in service. One supplier therefore answers for the machine from the first enquiry through to daily operation.

Background

Pudu Robotics and the BG1 series

PUDU ROBOTICS develops commercial service robots, and floor care has become one of the most visible parts of its range. The BG1 series joins the PUDU CC1 series and the PUDU MT1 series in the manufacturer's cleaning portfolio. Together they enable Pudu to deliver a one-stop, full-scenario autonomous solution across ten core industries worldwide. Within that family, the BG1 takes the large-format role. It is the machine intended for expansive floors, where a compact unit would spend more time travelling than cleaning. The series is offered in two versions, the PUDU BG1 and the PUDU BG1 Pro.

An AI-native approach to the unexpected

A scrubber-dryer that only follows a route is easy to build. A machine that reacts sensibly to what it finds on that route is harder. The BG1 positions itself with Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning, which combines laser ranging with three-dimensional visual mapping to locate itself within a building. Its behaviour on the floor is just as deliberate. When it detects a wet spill, it instantly retracts its sweeping modules to prevent secondary spreading. This matters in practice: a sweeper that drives through a puddle carries the liquid across the floor and creates a larger problem. The BG1 lifts its sweeping hardware out of the way and handles the spill as a scrubbing task.

Technical Specifications

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, package contents, charging time, hourly cleaning capacity or detergent tank capacity; we confirm these with your quotation.

What does the PUDU BG1 Pro add over the PUDU BG1?

The published difference between the two versions concerns speed. The PUDU BG1 cruises at 0.2 ~ 1.0 m/s. The PUDU BG1 Pro AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot extends the upper end of that range to 1.2 m/s (0.2~1.2 m/s, 0.66~ 3.94 fts). On a floor with long, unobstructed runs, such as the aisles of a distribution centre or the concourse of a transport hub, a higher cruise ceiling shortens the time spent covering open ground.

The sources we have consulted do not set out any further differences between the two versions. The figures in the table above are therefore given for the PUDU BG1 alone, and none should be assumed for the Pro. If your decision depends on a particular specification, we set the two versions side by side in writing when we prepare your quotation.

How does the PUDU BG1 keep running without constant supervision?

The scrubbing itself is rarely what limits a large autonomous cleaner. The routine around it is: filling, emptying, charging and changing consumables. The BG1 tackles each of these. Its all-in-one station automates refilling, drainage and charging, keeping the robot ready for its next mission at any hour. Unattended operation is supported on the BG1, but it requires the optional workstation. Sites that intend to run the robot without staff present should include the workstation in their quotation from the outset.

Hands-on maintenance has also been reduced to a short task. The disc brush attaches automatically, and all critical consumables use a snap-on design, so routine maintenance can be completed in under a minute. For the cleaning team, the robot fits into a shift without becoming a second job.

There are also moments when a person should take over, such as a one-off mess at an entrance, a temporary layout during an event, or an area the map does not yet cover. For these, the BG1 offers a ride-on mode. The operator deploys the platform and takes instant manual control, so the same machine serves as an autonomous cleaner and as a conventional ride-on scrubber when the situation calls for it.

Who is the PUDU BG1 for?

The BG1 is designed for organisations that maintain large indoor floors and want consistent results without assigning a member of staff to every pass. Logistics and warehouse operators are an obvious fit. The extending brush reaches along racking and shelving edges, where debris collects and where conventional machines leave a strip untouched. Retailers with large sales floors and back-of-house areas benefit in a similar way. In their case the edges along fixtures and display runs determine how clean the space appears to customers.

Transport hubs, exhibition venues and manufacturing halls form a further group. For these sites, the response to wet spills and the option of unattended operation with the workstation are particularly relevant. Where the building uses electronic gates or lifts, the optional E-gate/Elevator communication allows the robot to work across zones. Facilities management contractors serving several such clients will appreciate that maintenance takes under a minute and that the ride-on mode lets one machine cover both scheduled and ad-hoc work.

Buyers whose floors favour long, open runs should compare the BG1 with the PUDU BG1 Pro, which offers the higher cruise speed. Where the space is smaller or more confined, a machine from a smaller class may suit better, such as the PUDU ET1 AI-Native Compact Scrubber-Dryer Robot or the PUDU CC1 Pro Disc AI-Native Mid-Size Disc Scrubber-Dryer Robot. The full range is collected in our Cleaning Robots category.

What is the PUDU BG1 used for?

1. Warehouse aisles: scrubbing long racking corridors while the extending brush works right up to the shelving edges.
2. Retail floors: keeping large sales areas and their perimeters presentable between and around opening hours.
3. Transport concourses: cleaning busy public floors where wet spills must be contained rather than spread.
4. Production halls: routine floor care in manufacturing areas, using Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning to move between zones.
5. Multi-level buildings: working across floors and secured areas with the optional E-gate/Elevator communication.
6. Ad-hoc cleaning: switching to ride-on mode so an operator can deal immediately with an unplanned mess.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the PUDU BG1 on the basis of an individual quotation. Each quotation reflects the version you choose, whether the optional workstation and communication options are required, and the conditions at your site. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so that you receive a single, clear proposal for supply within the EU or the DACH region. To begin, please send us a few details about your floor area and cleaning routine using the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the PUDU BG1 clean along walls and shelving?

Its scrubbing brush physically extends to reach walls and shelving edges, removing dust and dirt along the perimeter. This improves coverage and minimises manual touch-ups after a run.

What happens when the robot encounters a wet spill?

On detecting a wet spill, the BG1 instantly retracts its sweeping modules. This prevents the liquid from being spread further across the floor.

How large are the water tanks?

The BG1 has a 75 L clean water tank and a 60 L waste water tank. Its trash bin holds 5L (1.32 Gal (US)).

Can the PUDU BG1 operate unattended?

Yes, unattended operation is supported, but it requires the optional workstation. The all-in-one station automates refilling, drainage and charging.

How much maintenance does the robot need?

The disc brush attaches automatically, and the critical consumables use a snap-on design. Routine maintenance can therefore be completed in under a minute.

Can a person drive the BG1 manually?

Yes. In ride-on mode the operator deploys the platform and takes instant manual control of the machine.

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

You can buy the PUDU BG1 from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region from Dublin. The cost depends on the version, the options and your site, so we provide it in a tailored quotation rather than as a fixed list figure.

Summary

A large floor is only as clean as its edges, and the PUDU BG1 is built with that in mind. The extending brush carries the scrubbing to walls and shelving, the spill response keeps a small problem from becoming a large one, and Lidar + 3D VSLAM Fusion Positioning guides the robot through the space. The all-in-one station, maintenance in under a minute and the ride-on mode keep the machine in service with little effort from the team. For buyers comparing the BG1 with the faster BG1 Pro, or weighing a large-format robot against a smaller one, Robots Europa provides the comparison, the quotation and the support. To arrange any of these, this page is the starting point.