Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th December 2025 Issue no. 1189
Your industry news - first
The original and best - for over 20 years!
We strongly recommend viewing Cleanzine full size in your web browser. Click our masthead above to visit our website version.
Pudu Robotics’ new AI-powered Pudu MT1 Vac aces sweeping and vacuuming tasks
Service sector specialist Pudu Robotics has this week unveiled the Pudu MT1 Vac, an AI-powered robotic sweeper and vacuum designed to meet the rising demand for high-performance cleaning in commercial and industrial spaces.
Combining sweeping, vacuuming and dust-mopping functions in a single robot, MT1 Vac brings intelligent automation to large-area environments such as airports, metro stations, hotels, casinos and office buildings.
The MT1 Vac expands Pudu Robotics' cleaning portfolio by addressing a clear market need for reliable, high-capacity automated vacuuming, says the manufacturer. Positioned between the wet-cleaning-focused CC1 series and the original MT1 sweeper for large debris, the MT1 Vac was developed from real-world customer insights to provide enhanced suction power and specialised dry-cleaning performance for demanding applications.
Building on the MT1's proven AI-powered sweeping technology for large-scale environments, the MT1 Vac introduces advanced vacuuming, upgraded filtration and multi-surface adaptability. Equipped with LiDAR SLAM and VSLAM navigation for dynamic environment mapping, alongside IoT integration for seamless multi-floor operations, MT1 Vac ensures efficient and flexible cleaning in challenging, high-traffic settings.
Key innovations…
• Triple-mode cleaning: The MT1 Vac seamlessly integrates sweeping, vacuuming and dust-mopping functionalities, making it excel in both large debris collection and deep vacuuming, ideal for diverse environments like carpeted casino floors, mixed-surface airports and high-traffic shopping malls
• High-performance dual-fan suction: Powered by an innovative twin-fan vacuum design, MT1 Vac delivers robust suction that easily removes fine particles and larger debris such as 3mm steel balls. The dual airflow chambers boost suction efficiency by up to 200%, while effectively minimising dust dispersion
• Impressive 55cm suction width: Designed for efficiency in large spaces, MT1 Vac features a 55cm suction path. This extended coverage reduces cleaning time and maximises operational throughput, especially in expansive areas such as airports, convention centres,and casinos
• Large-capacity dust storage for long autonomy: MT1 Vac is equipped with a 6-litre internal trash box and dual 7-litre disposable dust bags, providing a total waste capacity of 20-litres. This configuration supports extended operations - up to 10 consecutive days in a 1,000sq.m carpeted area - before requiring emptying, significantly reducing service frequency and labour dependency
• HEPA-grade filtration for clean air: Built-in HEPA 11 filtration captures over 98% of 0.3μm particles. An optional HEPA 13 upgrade increases filtration to 99.97%, supporting environments with higher air quality standards
• AI-enabled surface recognition and adjustment: Using AI-powered sensors, MT1 Vac detects floor material in real time and automatically adjusts brush pressure, roller speed and suction strength accordingly. This ensures both cleaning efficiency and surface protection, making it suitable for mixed-material environments such as carpet-hard floor transitions in airports or office buildings
• Optional vertical cleaning for hard-to-reach areas: To extend cleaning beyond flat surfaces, MT1 Vac supports an optional vertical suction module. This allows the robot to clean non-floor areas such as wall edges, upholstered seating, glass panels,and other vertical or semi-enclosed surfaces - facilitating full-space, three-dimensional cleaning coverage
For a short but very informative video showing the MT1 Vac in operation, visit:
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2731405/PUDU_MT1_Vac____EN___1080.mp4
17th July 2025