PUDU BG1: AI-Powered Sweeper-Scrubber-Dryer Robot

The PUDU BG1 is an autonomous, AI-driven floor-cleaning robot designed for large, high-traffic facilities where manual cleaning and conventional equipment struggle to keep up. Unlike a traditional scrubber-dryer, the BG1 combines front sweeping, rear scrubbing, dirty-water recovery, AI spot cleaning, automatic detergent dosing, and autonomous navigation in one intelligent platform.

Built for demanding commercial and industrial environments, the BG1 can sweep dry debris, scrub hard floors, and recover dirty water in a single pass. Its AI-native cleaning system uses real-time perception to identify spills, stains, debris, and high-traffic messes, then automatically adjusts its cleaning behavior for more efficient results.

With a wide cleaning path, large water tanks, long runtime, and optional workstation support, the BG1 is ideal for warehouses, logistics centers, airports, malls, factories, hospitals, universities, casinos, transit stations, large retail stores, and property management portfolios.

The BG1 is powered by advanced 3D perception, LiDAR + 3D VSLAM navigation, AI vision, and adaptive cleaning mechanisms. It can clean scheduled routes, respond to localized messes, avoid people and obstacles, clean along edges, and support low-touch 24/7 cleaning workflows when paired with the optional charging dock and workstation. PUDU describes the BG1 Series as an AI-native large scrubber-dryer platform with a sweeper-scrubber architecture, expandable disc brush, AI Magic Cleaning, 3D perception, and one-pass dry/wet cleaning capability. 

One-Pass Sweep, Scrub & Dry

The BG1 is designed to clean more efficiently by combining multiple floor-care steps into one autonomous workflow.

• Front sweeping module collects dry debris such as dust, paper, dirt, and small litter.
• Rear scrubbing module washes the floor with water and detergent.
• Squeegee and vacuum recovery system collects dirty water.
• Helps reduce redundant cleaning passes and manual follow-up work.
• Ideal for large hard-floor spaces that require both debris pickup and deep cleaning.

PUDU describes the BG1 as using an integrated sweeper-scrubber system where the front sweeping module collects dry debris while the rear scrubbing module performs deep cleaning, enabling dry and wet cleaning in a single pass.

AI “Magic Cleaning”

The BG1 uses AI-powered perception to move beyond basic route-following. Instead of only cleaning on a fixed schedule, it can identify messes and adapt its response in real time.

• AI spot cleaning detects localized debris, stains, and spills.
• “See-and-clean” operation sends the robot directly to problem areas.
• Real-time dry and wet mess detection.
• Automatically retracts sweeping modules when wet spills are detected to help prevent spreading.
• Automatically increases brush pressure for stubborn stains.
• Uses cleaning data and heat maps to help identify high-traffic or high-soil areas.

PUDU’s launch materials describe AI Magic Cleaning as coordinating AI-driven spot cleaning, auto-dosing, and adaptive cleaning mechanisms, including wet-spill detection, automatic sweeping-module retraction, and increased brush pressure for stubborn stains.

High-Output Cleaning Performance

The BG1 is built for large spaces that require meaningful hourly coverage.

• Scrubbing width: 21.7"
• Cleaning width with side brushes: 27.9"
• Covered cleaning capacity: up to 21,500 SF/Hr.
• Spot cleaning capacity: Up to 64,500 SF/Hr.
• Clean water tank: 19.8 gallons
• Waste water tank: 15.9 gallons
• Debris container: 1.3 gallons
• Dual detergent tanks: 1.85 gallons total
• Runtime: Up to 7.5 hours (sweeping/scrubbing mode)

PUDU and distributor specification pages list the BG1’s 550 mm scrubbing width, 708 mm cleaning width, 75 L clean water tank, 60 L waste water tank, 7 L detergent capacity, 5 L debris capacity, and up to 7.5 hours of runtime.

Extendable Edge Cleaning

Large scrubbers often leave a blind zone near walls, shelving, pillars, and curbs. The BG1 is designed to reduce that problem with an extendable scrubbing brush.

• Brush extends outward to clean closer to walls and shelving.
• Helps reduce manual edge touch-ups.
• Improves perimeter consistency in warehouses, retail aisles, industrial sites, and large public facilities.
• Useful around walls, racking, columns, fixed displays, and high-traffic edges.

PUDU describes the BG1 Series as featuring an expandable / extendable disc brush for improved edge coverage and reduced manual rework.

AI-Native Auto-Dosing System

The BG1 includes automatic dual-agent detergent dosing to help improve cleaning performance while reducing waste.

• Dual detergent tanks with 1.85 gallons total capacity
• Milliliter-level dosing precision
• Automatically adjusts detergent strength based on floor conditions
• Helps reduce manual dosing errors
• Supports more consistent chemical usage across shifts and sites

PUDU’s BG1 announcement states that the system uses dual independent agent tanks with milliliter-level precision and automatically adjusts chemical ratios based on dirt type and severity. 

Advanced 3D Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance

The BG1 is designed for complex, dynamic environments where people, carts, vehicles, shelves, displays, and equipment may be present.

• LiDAR + 3D VSLAM fusion positioning
• 3D sensing and AI vision
• Dynamic obstacle avoidance
• Stable mapping in high-ceiling spaces
• Supports operation in low-light or high-interference environments
• ~33.5" Minimum Path Clearance: 
• Up to 2.2 mph cleaning speed (depending on configuration/operating mode)

PUDU describes the BG1 as using fusion of 3D VSLAM and LiDAR for high-precision mapping and dynamic obstacle avoidance, including stable positioning in high-ceiling, low-light, and high-interference conditions.

24/7-Ready Operation

The BG1 is designed for large facilities that need cleaning continuity across the day and night.

• Up to 7.5 hours of runtime
• Supports scheduled autonomous cleaning
• Optional charging dock / workstation enables unattended workflows
• Optional all-in-one station can automate charging, water refill, and drainage
• Suitable for multi-shift and high-traffic environments

PUDU’s BG1 Series materials describe 24/7 station-ready operation, with optional workstation support for automatic refilling, drainage, and charging.

Ride-On Mode for Manual Control

The BG1 includes ride-on capability, giving operators flexibility when manual control is preferred.

• Allows staff to manually drive the robot.
• Useful for rapid relocation across large sites.
• Helps with initial mapping, emergency response, or special cleaning tasks.
• Combines autonomous cleaning with operator override when needed.

PUDU’s launch announcement describes a stowable ride-on mode that supports rapid relocation, high-speed mapping, and emergency intervention.

Low-Touch Maintenance

The BG1 is engineered to reduce daily maintenance time and simplify consumable replacement.

• Automatic disc-brush attachment
• Snap-on consumables
• Tool-free maintenance design
• Routine consumable replacement can be completed in under 1 minute
• Replaceable consumables include brush, pad, squeegee blade, side brush, sweeping roller, and debris container components

PUDU states that the BG1 features automatic disc-brush attachment and tool-free replacement of critical consumables, with routine maintenance such as brush and squeegee replacement completed in under one minute.

Hero LifeCare offers monthly service plans that include complete unit care. We replace consumables and handle maintenance and cleaning of the robot for you.

IoT-Enabled & Scalable

The BG1 supports connected fleet operation and remote management for larger facilities and multi-site deployments.

• 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity
• PUDU Link remote management support
• Optional elevator communication
• Optional e-gate / access control integration
• Cleaning records, status tracking, and operational reporting
• Supports scalable deployment across campuses, portfolios, and multi-building facilities

Distributor specs list 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional e-gate / elevator communication, and remote software support for BG1 deployments.

Business Benefits

• Reduce labor hours spent on repetitive floor cleaning.
• Reassign cleaning staff to higher-value tasks.
• Sweep, scrub, and dry floors in a single pass.
• Improve cleaning consistency across shifts, sites, and vendors.
• Reduce manual edge-cleaning and touch-up work.
• Improve safety by removing debris, spills, and dirty water from high-traffic areas.
• Reduce chemical waste with automatic detergent dosing.
• Support large-scale cleaning without relying only on ride-on or walk-behind equipment.
• Improve facility image with consistently cleaner floors.
• Support ESG and electrification goals with robotic, data-driven cleaning.
• Scale easily from one site to a multi-facility cleaning program.
• Use connected reporting to monitor cleaning activity and performance.

Environment & Applications

• Application: Indoor large-area hard-floor cleaning
• Typical sites:
  • Warehouses
  • Logistics centers
  • Airports
  • Shopping malls
  • Industrial plants
  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Transportation hubs
  • Retail stores
  • Convention centers
  • Casinos
  • Large office buildings
  • Property management portfolios

Maintenance

• Automatic disc-brush attachment: Supported
• Tool-free consumable replacement: Supported
• Routine consumable maintenance: <1 minute
• Replaceable consumables include:
  • Scrubbing disc brush
  • Scrubbing pad
  • Squeegee / rubber blade
  • Side brush
  • Sweeping roller brush
  • Debris container / trashbin components
  • Filters or related cleaning components, depending on configuration

Workstation / Docking

• All-in-one station functions may include:
  • Automatic charging
  • Automatic clean water refill
  • Automatic waste water drainage
  • Support for unattended operation
• Optional charging dock: Available
• Optional workstation: Available
• Recommended for:
  • 24/7 facilities
  • Large campuses
  • Multi-shift cleaning teams
  • High-traffic buildings
  • Sites with limited cleaning staff availability

Note: Charging dock, workstation, automatic water refill / drainage station, detergent, and spare consumables may be sold separately depending on configuration.

Q: What makes the PUDU BG1 different from other commercial floor scrubbers?

A: The BG1 is more than a traditional floor scrubber. It is an AI-powered sweeper-scrubber-dryer robot designed for large facilities. It can sweep dry debris, scrub hard floors, recover dirty water, and dry the floor in a single pass. It also uses AI to detect stains, spills, and debris, then adjusts its cleaning behavior automatically.

Q: Does the BG1 sweep, or does it only scrub and dry?

A: Yes, the BG1 also sweeps. It uses a front sweeping system to collect dry debris before the rear scrubbing system washes the floor. The rear squeegee and vacuum recovery system then collects dirty water, leaving the floor clean and walkable with minimal wet residue.

Q: What types of facilities is the BG1 best suited for?

A: The BG1 is built for large commercial and industrial facilities with wide hard-floor areas. It is ideal for warehouses, logistics centers, airports, shopping malls, factories, hospitals, universities, transit stations, casinos, convention centers, large retail stores, and property management portfolios.

Q: How much area can the BG1 clean?

A: The BG1 can clean up to approximately 21,500 SF/Hr. in standard covered cleaning mode and up to approximately 64,500 SF/Hr.  in spot cleaning mode. Actual performance depends on the layout, floor condition, traffic, cleaning intensity, and route design.

Q: Can the BG1 clean edges and areas near walls?

A: Yes. The BG1 has an extendable edge-cleaning brush that helps it clean closer to walls, shelving, columns, racks, and perimeter areas. This reduces the amount of manual touch-up work needed after the robot completes its route.

Operation & Autonomy

Q: Does the BG1 require manual water refilling and draining?

A: Not if it is paired with the optional workstation. With the optional all-in-one station, the BG1 can automatically recharge, refill clean water, and drain dirty water, allowing for longer unattended operation with less staff involvement.

Q: How does the BG1 know where to clean?

A: The BG1 uses advanced autonomous navigation with LiDAR and 3D VSLAM to map the facility, understand its location, and navigate around obstacles. It can follow scheduled cleaning routes, clean assigned zones, and adjust to dynamic environments with people, carts, equipment, and other obstacles.

Q: Does the BG1 need ceiling markers or magnetic strips?

A: No. The BG1 does not rely on ceiling markers or magnetic strips for normal navigation. It uses LiDAR, 3D perception, and visual mapping to understand its surroundings and operate autonomously.

Q: Can the BG1 be used in an elevator to clean multiple floors?

A: Yes, the BG1 can support elevator integration with optional IoT modules. When properly configured, it can communicate with compatible elevators to move between floors and continue cleaning tasks in multi-level facilities.

Q: Can staff manually drive the BG1 if needed?

A: Yes. The BG1 includes a ride-on manual mode, allowing staff to drive the robot when needed. This is useful for moving it across large facilities, creating maps, handling special cleaning tasks, or responding to unexpected situations.

AI Cleaning & Floor Care

Q: What is AI Magic Cleaning?

A: AI Magic Cleaning is the BG1’s intelligent cleaning system. It helps the robot detect debris, spills, stains, and high-soil areas, then automatically adapt its cleaning behavior. For example, the robot can focus on a localized mess, increase brush pressure for stubborn stains, or change its approach when wet spills are detected.

Q: What happens if the BG1 detects a spill?

A: The BG1 can recognize wet messes and adjust its cleaning method to avoid spreading liquid. In certain conditions, it can retract sweeping components and focus on scrubbing and water recovery. For large hazardous spills, chemical spills, or unknown substances, manual cleanup should be performed before deploying the robot.

Q: Can the BG1 handle stubborn stains?

A: Yes. The BG1 can increase brush pressure and perform targeted cleaning on stubborn stains. Its AI spot-cleaning capability allows it to identify problem areas and focus cleaning effort where it is needed most.

Q: Does the BG1 use cleaning chemicals automatically?

A: Yes. The BG1 has an automatic dual-agent detergent dosing system. It can adjust detergent usage based on floor conditions, helping improve cleaning results while reducing chemical waste and manual dosing errors.

Q: Does the BG1 work on carpet?

A: The BG1 is designed for large hard-floor cleaning. It is not positioned as a carpet-cleaning robot. For carpeted areas, a vacuuming robot or a different PUDU model may be more appropriate.

Safety & Maintenance

Q: Is the BG1 safe to use around employees, visitors, and customers?

A: Yes. The BG1 is designed for operation in busy commercial environments. It uses LiDAR, 3D perception, AI vision, and obstacle-avoidance systems to detect people, carts, vehicles, and other obstacles. It can slow down, stop, or navigate around objects to support safe operation.

Q: How does the BG1 alert people nearby?

A: The BG1 uses visual and audio alerts to make its movements easier to understand in shared spaces. These alerts help pedestrians and staff recognize when the robot is operating nearby.

Q: How much maintenance does the BG1 require?

A: Routine maintenance is designed to be simple. The BG1 uses tool-free, snap-on consumables and automatic disc-brush attachment. Common maintenance tasks, such as replacing or cleaning brushes and squeegee components, can typically be completed quickly.

Q: What consumables need to be replaced?

A: Consumables may include the scrubbing disc brush, scrubbing pad, squeegee or rubber blade, side brushes, sweeping roller brush, debris container components, and other wear items depending on the configuration and usage level.

Q: Does Hero LifeCare provide maintenance support?

A: Yes. Hero LifeCare offers monthly service plans that include complete unit care. We replace consumables and handle maintenance and cleaning of the robot for you.

Technical & Support

Q: What is the battery runtime of the BG1?

A: The BG1 can run up to approximately 7.5 hours in sweeping and scrubbing mode, depending on floor conditions, route design, cleaning intensity, and operating environment.

Q: How long does the BG1 take to charge?

A: Charging time is approximately 3 hours on high-voltage power and approximately 4.5 hours on lower-voltage power. With an optional charging dock or workstation, the robot can return automatically for charging.

Q: How large is the BG1?

A: The BG1 measures approximately 47.0" × 29.9" × 51.3" with the squeegee installed and approximately 44.1" × 26.0" × 51.3" without the squeegee. It weighs approximately 758 lbs.

Q: What are the tank capacities?

A: The BG1 has a clean water tank capacity of approximately 19.8 gallons, a waste water tank capacity of approximately 15.9 gallons, a debris container capacity of approximately 1.3 gallons, and dual detergent tanks with approximately 1.85 gallons of total capacity.

Q: How fast does the BG1 move?

A: The BG1’s cruise speed is approximately 0.45-2.24 mph, depending on the operating mode and site conditions.

Q: What is the cleaning width?

A: The BG1 has a scrubbing width of approximately 21.7" and a cleaning width of approximately 27.9" when using the side brushes.

Q: Does the BG1 connect to remote management software?

A: Yes. The BG1 supports connected management through PUDU Link and can use 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. This allows teams to monitor robot status, cleaning tasks, cleaning history, and performance across one or multiple sites.

Q: What happens if the BG1 encounters something it cannot clean?

A: The BG1 is designed for routine and high-volume floor maintenance, including debris, dirt, stains, and common wet messes. If it encounters a large spill, hazardous material, blocked path, or unsafe condition, staff should handle the issue manually before resuming robotic cleaning.