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Pudu Robotics Launches AI-Powered, Large-Scale Floor Sweeper

  • By Matt Jones
  • 08/26/25

Pudu Robotics recently launched the newest member of its MT1 series of robotic floor sweepers, the PUDU MT1 Max, according to a news release. The AI-powered, 3D perception robotic sweeper was designed for use in large, complex cleaning environments both indoors and semi-outdoors, like parking garages and semi-open building atriums. Upgrades to previous models include 3D spatial perception, upgraded safety systems, and enhanced AI intelligence.

The MT1 Max features 3D LiDAR and multi-sensor fusion to interpret complex environments and detect objects almost 500 feet away. The 3D perception also allows for real-time path planning to optimize cleaning routes around vehicles or other obstacles. It can recognize scenarios like high ceilings, glass roofs, low-light environments, and it can also maintain its positioning and mapping despite interference like sandstorms, fog, and dust, the news release reports.

The sweeper is powered by a dual-chip architecture with hardware-software integration combining sensors, wheel-hub motors, and roller and side brushes. The final product enables AI spot cleaning, AI trash recognition, and adaptive cleaning strategies, according to the news release. It also features an internal vibration system to keep filters clean and clear during use. It has a 27.5-inch cleaning width and an almost-10-gallon waste bin to reduce downtime during operations.

The 3D LiDAR navigation allows for real-time environmental awareness that can detect dynamic obstacles including pedestrians and cars. Within parking garages, it can yield in traffic lanes, stop at intersections, or pause in parking zones to allow passing cars to park.

Finally, it offers “long run-time with 24/7 operation enabled by automatic recharging, IoT integration for seamless coordination with smart infrastructure, remote management tools for real-time monitoring, and exceptional maneuverability in tight or obstacle-prone spaces — ensuring comprehensive coverage in even the most challenging environments,” the news release reports.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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