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China Launches Vacuum Robot with 200% Greater Suction Power than Normal, Capable of Sucking Steel Balls and Operating for Days Without Supervision. Meet the MT1 Vac from Pudu Robotics.
In the global race for smart automation, China has just taken a step forward with the launch of the MT1 Vac, a heavy-duty vacuum robot so powerful that it can suck up steel balls. Developed by Pudu Robotics, the equipment is designed for operation in large-scale commercial environments like airports, shopping malls, hotels, and subway stations, where cleaning needs to be deep, continuous, and, above all, autonomous.
But this is not just a simple vacuum robot. The MT1 Vac represents a new generation of smart machines equipped with AI technology, autonomous systems, and dual-fan suction, promising up to 200% more suction power compared to conventional robots.
A Cleaning Robot That Goes Far Beyond the Basics
Unlike domestic models that are limited to smooth floors and small debris, the MT1 Vac was developed for large-scale operation, with a triple cleaning mode: it sweeps, vacuums, and removes fine dust in a coordinated manner, even on carpeted surfaces.
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The 55-centimeter suction width, combined with navigation via smart sensors, significantly reduces the time needed to cover extensive areas. It can operate for up to 10 consecutive days in a 1,000 m² environment before its 20-liter waste capacity is exhausted — including two 7-liter disposable dust bags and a 6-liter internal compartment.
Brute Force with Embedded Artificial Intelligence
The standout feature of the MT1 Vac is its dual-fan system, which not only delivers brute power to suck up large objects like 3 mm metal balls but also ensures efficiency in capturing fine dust, preventing it from spreading.
For mixed environments — such as floors that alternate between wood, ceramic, and carpet — the robot uses AI surface recognition to automatically adjust brush pressure, suction power, and roller rotation. This optimizes cleaning without damaging the floor, regardless of the material type.
Designed for Real Operations, Not Just Demonstrations
Designed to minimize human intervention, the robot is fully compatible with the Pudu Link system, a multi-floor management software based on IoT. It allows for remote updates, the creation of smart routines, and real-time control, making it ideal for operations in corporate, healthcare, and logistics environments.
Additionally, it operates for 4 to 8 hours per charge, depending on the type of floor and operation intensity. For places that require maximum autonomy, the MT1 Vac can be programmed to automatically return to its base, charge, and continue from where it left off — without human assistance.
A New Level in Commercial Cleaning
While other robots, like LG’s Hotel Corridor or Roborock’s Saros Z70, focus on aspects like silence or domestic aesthetics, the MT1 Vac bets on industrial scale. It is prepared to handle heavy dirt and high-traffic environments such as bus terminals, airports, and convention centers.
With its factory HEPA 11 filtration (with an upgrade option to HEPA 13, filtering up to 99.97% of 0.3 µm particles), it also improves air quality, an important differentiator in enclosed spaces with high foot traffic.
Even Walls? Yes, It Also Cleans Vertical Surfaces
As if that weren’t enough, the MT1 Vac offers an optional vertical suction module capable of cleaning wall edges, glass panels, upholstered seats, and hard-to-reach areas. It is a three-dimensional cleaning proposal that goes beyond the floor — something rare even among the most modern models.
China Expands Leadership in Commercial Robotics
Pudu Robotics has been establishing itself as one of the global leaders in service robots. And the MT1 Vac is perhaps its most ambitious model yet. It not only cleans — it communicates with the building’s system, adjusts its routines based on the data received, and operates in mixed environments with minimal intervention.
In doing so, China reinforces its position as one of the leading global hubs for applied robotics in infrastructure, offering solutions that combine power, autonomy, and artificial intelligence to revolutionize traditionally manual tasks.
Main Differentiators of the MT1 Vac
- Up to 200% Greater Suction Power, with dual fan
- 20-Liter Storage Capacity (with operation for up to 10 days)
- 55 cm Suction Width, ideal for large environments
- AI Surface Recognition with automatic adjustment
- HEPA 11/13 Filter, ideal for high hygiene standards
- Optional Vertical Cleaning, expanding operation to non-horizontal surfaces
- 4 to 8 Hours of Autonomy per Charge, with integration to building management systems via IoT
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