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By The Robot Report Staff | September 13, 2024
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Service robotics vendor Pudu Technology Inc. this week launched the PUDU MT1, a robotic sweeper designed to autonomously clean large-scale industrial environments such as home improvement stores, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. By using artificial intelligence, the MT1 promises to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a consistently high level of cleanliness, said the company.
“The scale and complexity of modern facilities require advanced cleaning solutions that go beyond traditional methods,” stated Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics. “The AI capabilities of our PUDU MT1 deliver the intelligence and automation essential for keeping extensive areas meticulously clean, meeting the high expectations for hygiene and operational efficiency in large environments.”
The release of the MT1 followed Pudu’s first industrial product release earlier this year when it introduced the PUDU T300, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for logistics workflows. The Shenzhen, China-based company is expanding its portfolio from service robotics, where it claimed to have deployed more than 70,000 units to retail, dining, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and education customers.
PUDU MT1 includes AI trash recognition
Pudu said the PUDU MT1 is the largest mobile robot it has developed so far. It measures 840 × 600 × 490 mm (33 × 23.6 × 19.2 in.) and can clean areas exceeding 100,000 sq. m (1 million sq. ft.).
The MT1’s 45Ah battery can run for six hours and recharge autonomously in three hours. The robot is also instantly convertible to manual operations when needed, said the company.
The mobile robot can handle debris such as fine dust, and large items such as beverage bottles or packaging material. It is equipped with a 35-liter (1.2 cu. ft.) large-capacity trash bin and a 70 cm (27.5 in.) wide cleaning path. Pudu added that its trash bin is easily removable to quickly reset and restart its cleaning duties.
PUDU MT1 features advanced AI to identify and categorize waste, continuously updating its database for improved accuracy. According to the company, this technology distinguishes real trash from non-trash items, activating cleaning only when needed to maximize efficiency and conserve energy.
MT1 can patrol a facility, continuously scan an area, and identify and clean trash immediately upon detection. This workflow ensures maximum efficiency by activating the cleaning mechanism only when necessary, avoiding redundant paths, and targeting trash directly for a smarter, more effective cleaning experience, said Pudu.
Robot can use elevators in multi-floor buildings
The PUDU MT1 integrates with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, interacting with elevators, gates, and other infrastructure for multi-floor cleaning, according to Pudu. Remote monitoring via apps and PC interfaces provides real-time updates, visualized cleaning reports, and notifications when the trash is full, ensuring efficient management.
The company said the PUDU MT1 is the third cleaning product in its portfolio. In addition to the CC1 autonomous commercial cleaning robot, , Pudu also released the SH1 fully manual upright scrubber.
Illustration of the MT1 cleaning a warehouse. Source: Pudu Robotics
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