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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pudu Robotics Launches its Latest AI-Powered Autonomous Cleaning Robot
SHENZHEN, China, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, the global leader in service robotics, today launched the PUDU CC1 Pro, an AI-powered autonomous cleaning robot. The award-winning PUDU CC1 set a new benchmark with its four-in-one cleaning solution combining sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and dust-mopping. Building on this successful model, the PUDU CC1 Pro advances intelligent cleaning automation with powerful AI-driven perception and decision-making integrated into every stage of the cleaning process. AI-Powered Cleaning with Autonomous Intelligence PUDU CC1 Pro elevates cleaning to a fully autonomous, closed-loop system. Equipped with advanced AI, it can detect liquid stains, recognize floor cleanliness and surface types, adjust cleaning intensity, verify cleaning results, and even monitor the status of its own components. This intelligent autonomy improves cleaning consistency and effectiveness while enabling staff to focus on supervision and strategic tasks. With a significantly expanded effective cleaning range of 5,000 to 8,000 square meters per operation, the CC1 Pro is tailored for large commercial venues, including retail centers, hospitals, airports, and industrial warehouses. Key Innovations Driving Smart Cleaning Automation Real-Time Cleaning Effect DetectionAs the world's first commercial cleaning robot equipped with a rear AI camera, CC1 Pro can continuously monitor the cleanliness of floors. If any stubborn stain remains, it marks the location on the map and automatically re-cleans the area. Upon task completion, a heat map visualizes cleaning effectiveness, helping facility managers identify stubborn spots for manual attention—fostering seamless human-robot collaboration for superior results. Adaptive Cleaning StrategyAI-driven adjustments optimize cleaning power based on dirt levels and floor type. Deep scrubbing activates in heavily soiled zones, while extended run-time mode operates on cleaner areas. It also distinguishes floor materials to apply appropriate methods—vacuuming carpets, sweeping hard floors. This smart adaptation delivers an optimal balance between cleaning effectiveness and energy efficiency. AI-Driven Spot Scrubbing for Targeted CleaningIn spot scrubbing mode, CC1 Pro leverages visual AI to autonomously identify wet or dirty spots and perform targeted scrubbing for high-efficiency cleaning—delivering up to three times greater productivity. It also generates heat maps of debris distribution, helping staff identify frequently soiled areas and optimize cleaning strategies in large-scale environments. Component Self-Monitoring & Pollution PreventionCC1 Pro is the first commercial cleaning robot capable of autonomously monitoring the condition of its cleaning components using high-precision image recognition. It can detect issues like brush or squeegee contamination from poor maintenance, which may cause streaks or water residue. The system then initiates re-cleaning or alerts staff when needed, ensuring consistent cleaning results and preventing secondary pollution. Dynamic Navigation with Visual SLAMPowered by PUDU VSLAM+, which combines Visual SLAM and Lidar SLAM, CC1 Pro navigates complex, dynamic spaces without relying on ceiling markers. It adapts in real time to layout changes and avoids static and moving obstacles, ensuring smooth operation in busy commercial environments. Visualized Intelligence for Operational TransparencyCC1 Pro provides real-time heat maps and operational dashboards that visualize key data: debris distribution, persistent stain locations, and robot performance indicators such as task completion rates and maintenance frequency. These tools empower both end users and service providers with actionable insights, optimizing cleaning efficiency and fleet management. Enhanced Durability and Maintenance Efficiency In addition to its AI features, the CC1 Pro is built with key hardware enhancements that improve durability and operational efficiency. Certified to IEC 63327 standards, the robot meets rigorous benchmarks for safety and operational quality. It offers optional self-cleaning roller brushes, along with a contour-adaptive brush chamber, and high-durability metal mesh filters, among other components. These components reduce maintenance frequency and extend the robot's operational lifespan. PUDU CC1 Pro sets a new benchmark in intelligent facility management, offering a scalable, AI-powered cleaning solution that redefines the future of commercial cleaning automation. Learn more about PUDU CC1 Pro: About Pudu Robotics Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics holds over a thousand authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies. The company's robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, education and manufacturing. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 90,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pudu Robotics Sign in to access your portfolio
News18
08-05-2025
- News18
Watch: Humanoid Robot Gets Violent In China, Attacks Factory Workers
Last Updated: In the video, the robot can be seen moving forward uncontrollably, swinging violently and dragging its stand across the factory floor. Humanoid robots are one of the most rapidly developing technological advancements in China. They are being utilised in a number of industries, including industrial manufacturing, service sectors and even entertainment. But no matter how useful they are, at last, they are machines run by AI and thus possess several risk factors. In what appeared to be a scene from a sci-fi thriller, a humanoid robot recently malfunctioned at a factory in China, causing chaos among the workers, according to FOX News. A video of the shocking incident shows a robot hanging from a construction crane. The machine unexpectedly starts to flap its limbs furiously, while two workers nearby look on in shock and nervousness. As the clip progresses, we see the robot moving forward uncontrollably, swinging violently and dragging its stand across the factory floor. The men rush to avoid being hit by the machine. Amid the chaos, the robot collapses, spilling many items from a nearby table. The video concludes with one of the workers carefully moving the machine's stand in an attempt to recover control. The video caption reads, 'In reality? A stabilization bug + a head tether = a robot in panic mode. Not a revolt—just a reminder: lab code meets the real world, chaos ensues." This comes when humanoid robots are becoming more integrated into everyday life. Earlier this year, Chinese tech startup Pudu Robotics released the D9, a robot capable of walking at 4.5 mph, ascending stairs, and maintaining balance when pushed – traits that more closely resemble human behaviour than before. Last month, 21 humanoid robots joined thousands of runners in a half-marathon in Beijing, China, offering a futuristic twist to the time-honoured test of endurance. All of these machines were developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics. The organisers allowed robotic participants under strict conditions. These include – the machines had to look like humans, be able to walk or run on two legs unaided, and, most importantly, not have wheels or other rolling motors. The objective was clear: if robots were to run alongside people, they needed to be human-like in terms of movement. First Published:
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Is AI rebellion in the room': Humanoid robot turns violent, attacks factory workers in eerie video
In what looked like a scene straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film, a humanoid robot recently malfunctioned at a factory in China, unleashing chaos and alarming onlookers, reported FOX News. The moment was captured in eerie footage that quickly went viral, drawing over 100,000 views on X and sparking widespread online debate. The incident took place at a factory in China.(X/@AI_Archive_) The incident occurred at an undisclosed factory where the robot, suspended from a construction crane, suddenly began flailing its limbs violently while two men nearby looked on in confusion and alarm. The footage, reported by Jam Press, shows the robot thrashing about erratically, resembling a rejected prototype from a 'Robocop' film. Also read: Rare predator caught on camera: Snow leopard casually strolls past stunned tourists in Spiti Valley As the scene unfolded, the robot lurched forward, swinging wildly and dragging its stand along the factory floor. The men scrambled to avoid being struck by the flailing machine. In the midst of the chaos, the robot toppled to the ground, knocking several items off a nearby table. The clip ends with one of the men cautiously repositioning the machine's stand in an effort to regain control. The internet was quick to draw comparisons to classic robot rebellion narratives. 'This is what the machine uprising might look like,' wrote a user in their caption of the video. Take a look at the video: 'Went full terminator,' said one user, while another ominously commented, 'Sarah Connor was f–king right.' One viewer even linked the unsettling event to growing concerns in medical technology: 'This is what worries me about robotic surgery,' they wrote, pointing to the increasing presence of robotic systems in operating rooms. This alarming episode comes at a time when humanoid robots are being integrated more deeply into daily life. Earlier this year, Chinese tech firm Pudu Robotics introduced the D9, a robot capable of walking at 4.5 mph, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance when pushed — features that mirror human behaviour more closely than ever. Also read: Navi Mumbai techie offers unusual service: will live in your flat without paying rent In February, Clone Robotics showcased the 'Protoclone,' a highly realistic bipedal robot modelled with a musculoskeletal design. Though intended to perform helpful tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and chatting, many viewers found the bot's lifelike appearance disturbing. Described by some as 'dystopian' and 'terrifying', these increasingly sophisticated machines are pushing the boundaries of what robotics can do and prompting new questions about where we're headed.
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Violent humanoid robot snaps — attacks factory workers in wild video: ‘Robot revolution'
It was like a real-life Rock 'em Sock 'em. The rise of the machines seems closer than we might like to think. Freaky footage captured the moment that a humanoid robot seemingly snapped and lashed out at its handlers like something out of a dystopian sci-fi thriller. 'This is what the machine uprising might look like,' Belarusian TV outlet Nexta captioned an X clip of the alleged attack, which boasts over 100,000 views. Advertisement 3 The robot seemingly lunges at one of the handlers. Jam Press In the unsettling clip, which was shot at an undisclosed factory in China, the bot is seen dangling from a construction crane on the factory floor near two men looking on cautiously, Jam Press. They appear to be testing the humanoid droid's capabilities. Advertisement The two are chatting away when, all of a sudden, the automated biped goes berserk, flailing its arms and legs about in a spectacle that evokes a failed prototype from the 'Robocop' movies. At one point, the raging machine lurches forward while swinging, dragging the stand along with it as the men try and avoid getting robo-bopped. 3 The robot appears to try to robo-bop a worker. Jam Press During the ruckus, the computer falls to the floor while several other items are knocked off the table. Advertisement The clip concludes with one of the men flanking the 'angry' automaton and dragging its stand back into place in an attempt to stop its cybernetic rampage. 3 The machine lies dormant before running amok. Jam Press Viewers saw the malfunction as a sign that a robo-revolution was upon us, with many appropriately referencing the 'Terminator' films. Advertisement 'Went full terminator,' said one digital doomsdayer, while another apocalypticist wrote, 'Sarah Connor was f–king right.' 'This is what worries me about robotic surgery,' observed another concerning synthetic surgeons becoming increasingly ubiquitous in operating rooms. Indeed, this shocking incident comes as anthropomorphic-seeming machines are becoming more integrated into our everyday lives. This past winter, Chinese tech firm Pudu Robotics unveiled the very 'I, Robot'-esque D9 humanoid robot, which is designed to revolutionize the way we interact with machines. Its cutting-edge capabilities include walking 4.5 mph — faster than the average human stroll — navigating stairs and even maintaining balance when knocked off-kilter. In February, Clone Robotics uploaded a video showcasing the 'Protoclone,' an eerily realistic humanoid robot that's purported to be the 'world's first bipedal, musculoskeletal android.' While the versatile bot is programmed to complete helpful tasks ranging from food preparation to cleaning and conversation, skeptical viewers deemed the Frankenstein-esque creation 'dystopian' and 'terrifying.'
Korea Herald
16-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Pudu Robotics' PUDU T300 Honored with Red Dot Award 2025 for Product Design
SHENZHEN, China, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics industry, continues its impressive streak of awards with the PUDU T300, an industrial delivery robot that has secured the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025. This accolade comes on the heels of Pudu Robotics' recent recognition for its AI-powered cleaning robot, the PUDU MT1, which won a Red Dot Award 2025, as well as the iF Design Award 2025 for the PUDU SH1. These honors further enhance the company's distinguished record and highlight its ongoing leadership in robotic design excellence. The PUDU T300, Pudu Robotics' first robot designed for industrial applications, is focused on optimizing material logistics in complex manufacturing environments. By delivering supplies directly to production lines, transferring materials between zones, and transporting samples for quality control, it enhances operational efficiency. Featuring a sleek geometric design that balances aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, the T300 includes smooth contours and ergonomic handles, alongside a pillar-mounted display for user-friendly operation. Built for demanding industrial settings, it seamlessly facilitates the movement of materials and samples, enabling agile production and allowing manufacturers to quickly adapt to dynamic workflow requirements. Key award-winning innovations include: Pudu Robotics has solidified its leadership as a global innovator in robotic solutions with recent wins at the Red Dot Award 2025 and the iF Design Award 2025. These accolades highlight the company's commitment to blending aesthetic excellence with technical innovation, setting new industry standards. With a legacy of prestigious awards, including the IDEA Award and Good Design Award, Pudu consistently raises the bar and drives progress, delivering versatile solutions that transform industries worldwide. About the Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Award was founded in 1955 and has become one of the most respected design awards worldwide. It honors groundbreaking creativity, practical functionality, and superior craftsmanship. Recognized works stand at the forefront of international design innovation, embodying unmatched quality and market influence. About Pudu Robotics Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics holds over a thousand authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies. The company's robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, education and manufacturing. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 90,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.
