PUDU ET1 AI-Native Compact Scrubber-Dryer Robot

Customers read a floor before they read a price tag. A sticky patch by the coffee machine, a trail of muddy footprints at the entrance, a dull film along the deli counter: each one tells shoppers something about a business that no sign can undo. The PUDU ET1 AI-Native Compact Scrubber-Dryer Robot is built for exactly those floors, the narrow, busy, heavily walked spaces where a full-size scrubber will not fit and a mop never quite finishes the job. It sweeps, scrubs, vacuums and dust-mops in one machine, attacks grease with hot water, and then drives back to its dock to clean itself.

Robots USA sells the PUDU ET1 and supplies it to commercial operators, from single-site stores to multi-location chains. We prepare every quotation, arrange delivery to your site and stand behind the robot with after-sales support. Before you order, our team can also check your aisles, doorways and floor plan against the robot's clearance and cleaning-width figures so you know it fits.

Background

PUDU ROBOTICS and the E Series

PUDU ROBOTICS is a service-robot manufacturer known for delivery and commercial cleaning robots that work alongside staff in restaurants, hotels, retail and offices. Its cleaning range spans several sizes, from large scrubber-dryers for expansive floors to compact units for tight spaces. According to the manufacturer's launch material, the ET1 is the first product in the new PUDU E Series and is aimed at cleaning areas of 100 to 800 square meters; that positioning comes from a single published source and is confirmed at quotation.

Front-sweep, rear-scrub and hot water

The core idea of the ET1 is order of operations. Its front-sweep, rear-scrub design collects dry debris at the front while the rear scrubs wet stains, so both are handled in a single pass instead of two. Behind that layout sits real scrubbing force: a roller that turns at up to 800 rpm, 5000 Pa of downward pressure that keeps it in constant contact with the floor, and 85°C hot water supplied by the docking station and kept hot by onboard heating throughout the run. Hot water is what dissolves cooking grease and sticky residue that cold water only smears around.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are listed as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the official datasheet at quotation.

How does the PUDU ET1 deal with grease that a mop leaves behind?

Grease is the stain that separates a clean-looking floor from a clean floor. A mop spreads it thin, the floor dries with a film, and the next customer's shoes pick up the dirt again. The ET1 answers with three things working together. Water arrives at 85°C from the docking station and stays hot thanks to onboard heating, which softens fats and sticky residue. The roller then works that surface at up to 800 rpm under 5000 Pa of downward pressure, so it stays pressed against the floor rather than skating over it. Finally, suction recovers dirt and wastewater into the waste tank; the published figure for that suction is 20 kPa, a value reported by a single source and confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

Because the front of the robot sweeps and the rear scrubs, loose debris is picked up before the wet stage, so crumbs and grit are not dragged through the scrubbing path. The result is a single pass that handles what used to take a broom, a vacuum and a mop bucket.

What does the 8-in-1 docking station take off your staff's plate?

The most expensive part of floor care is often not the cleaning itself but everything around it: filling, emptying, rinsing and drying equipment. The ET1 returns to its 8-in-1 docking station after each task for fully automated self-cleaning. The dock refills the robot with hot water, and automatic dust collection empties the 2.5 L onboard dustbox after every run, so the dust container only needs attention about once a week. When the robot does need a deeper clean, its quick-release cleaning modules come off in about 30 seconds.

Setup follows the same thinking. The ET1 maps new environments on its own, with no pre-mapping or complex configuration required. Dedicated Admin and User modes let a manager set up schedules and preferences while shift staff simply start daily cleaning. AI floor recognition detects carpet edges and lifts the scrubbing roller so rugs and entrance mats stay dry.

Who is the PUDU ET1 for?

The ET1 is designed for operators whose floors are too tight or too small for a ride-on machine but too busy to leave to a mop. The manufacturer's material names convenience stores, drugstores, chain restaurants, business and economy hotels, and office spaces as its target settings, with a stated working range of 100 to 800 square meters; that range is reported by a single source and is confirmed at quotation. Its minimum clearance of 50 cm in width and 60 cm in height matters for anyone with narrow shelving aisles, tight dining rooms or compact hotel corridors.

Chain operators gain the most from the Admin and User split: a regional manager can configure the robot once, while staff at each location run it without training on settings. Retailers who want the robot to earn attention as well as clean can add the optional 21.5 inch HD display for promotions and in-store messaging.

If your floor is much larger than the ET1's stated range, a larger platform such as the PUDU BG1 AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot or the mid-size PUDU CC1 Pro Disc AI-Native Mid-Size Disc Scrubber-Dryer Robot may be the better match; the full lineup is in our Cleaning Robots category, and Robots USA can help you compare models for your site.

What is the PUDU ET1 used for?

1. Convenience store aisles — daily sweeping and scrubbing of narrow shelving aisles and spill-prone coffee and beverage areas.
2. Drugstore sales floors — keeping high-traffic retail floors presentable between and after opening hours.
3. Chain restaurant dining rooms — hot-water scrubbing of greasy footprints and food residue in front-of-house areas.
4. Hotel lobbies and corridors — quiet routine floor care in business and economy hotels, with carpet edges kept dry.
5. Office spaces — scheduled cleaning of reception areas, hallways and break rooms without extra janitorial passes.
6. In-store promotion — combining routine cleaning with brand and event messaging on the optional HD display.

Pricing and Availability

Robots USA prices the PUDU ET1 by quotation, so the offer reflects your configuration, including whether you want the optional display, and the number of units you need. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with your quotation. To get started, send us a few details about your site and floor area through the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the PUDU ET1 sweep and scrub at the same time?

Yes. Its front-sweep, rear-scrub design collects dry debris and scrubs wet stains simultaneously, cleaning the floor in a single pass.

How hot is the water the ET1 cleans with?

The docking station fills the robot with 85°C hot water, and onboard heating keeps it hot throughout cleaning to dissolve grease and sticky residue.

Does the robot need to be mapped before it starts?

No. The ET1 maps new environments autonomously, so no pre-mapping or complex setup is required.

Will it soak our entrance mats and rugs?

No. AI floor recognition detects carpet edges and lifts the scrubbing roller to keep carpets dry.

How often does someone need to empty it?

Automatic dust collection runs after every task, and the 2.5 L onboard dustbox typically needs emptying about once a week; the docking station handles self-cleaning after each task.

What is the noise level and IP rating?

The manufacturer has not published the noise level, IP rating, sensor hardware, connectivity or operating temperature range. Robots USA confirms these details at quotation.

Where can I buy the PUDU ET1 and what does it cost?

You can buy the PUDU ET1 from Robots USA, which prices it by individual quotation. Request yours on this page and we will include delivery and support arrangements with the offer.

Summary

A floor is the first thing customers judge and the last thing tired staff want to tackle at closing time. The PUDU ET1 closes that gap for compact commercial spaces: it sweeps, scrubs, vacuums and dust-mops in one pass, cuts through grease with hot water and firm downward pressure, fits through tight aisles, and takes care of its own refilling and cleaning at the dock. For convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, hotels and offices that want a floor which speaks well of the business every day, Robots USA supplies, delivers and supports the robot, and this page is the starting point.