Pudu Launches ET1 for Smaller Commercial Cleaning Sites

Pudu Robotics introduced ET1 on August 12, 2026, as the first robot in its E Series. The compact scrubber-dryer is aimed at commercial cleaning areas of 100–800 square meters, including convenience stores, restaurants, smaller hotels and offices.

The company's launch release describes a front-sweeping, rear-scrubbing arrangement that collects dry debris and treats wet dirt in one pass. ET1 combines sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming and dust-mopping, with a roller that refreshes itself during work. Pudu also advertises hot-water scrubbing, supplied through the docking station, for sticky residues encountered in food service and retail premises.

The dock handles charging, water refilling, wastewater drainage and detergent dispensing, alongside cleaning and drying functions for the working components. Floor and stain recognition allow the robot to adjust its treatment, including lifting components around carpets or liquid spills. Mapping, cleaning heat maps and maintenance reminders support everyday operation by store teams.

Pudu specifies minimum passage clearance of 50 centimeters in width and 60 centimeters in height. That compact format extends a range previously associated with larger commercial facilities into tighter premises. The company also offers an optional advertising screen for retail use, while removable cleaning components are designed to make routine maintenance more accessible.