On 17 April 2026, the final day of Interclean Amsterdam, PUDU Robotics announced a strategic partnership with Gom Schoonhouden B.V., one of the largest professional cleaning companies in the Netherlands. The partnership marks the first European deployment of the PUDU BG1 Series, the self-proclaimed world's first AI-native large scrubber.

PUDU BG1 AI-native large scrubber
The PUDU BG1 Series. Source: PUDU Robotics / prnewswire.com

What makes the BG1 different from a conventional scrubber?

While traditional floor cleaners follow fixed routes, the BG1 operates with a continuous AI loop that combines perception, decision-making, and execution in real time. In practice, this means:

  • Real-time contamination detection: the AI Magic Cleaning system detects how dirty a surface is and automatically adjusts water consumption, brush pressure, and detergent dosage.
  • Dynamic route planning: the robot responds to its environment rather than following a pre-programmed route.
  • Extendable edge cleaning mechanism: cleans along walls, cabinets, and obstacles that conventional machines cannot reach.
  • Combined sweeping and scrubbing in one pass: fewer runs, shorter cleaning time per m².

First European deployment: Gom Schoonhouden

Gom Schoonhouden, facilitated by PUDU's regional partner Fulin Robot Technologie, becomes the first European customer of the BG1. Geoffrey Nouws of Gom: "We can support our clients with more consistent quality and more efficient operations in large-scale environments."

The deployment targets large-scale commercial environments, where consistency and low operational costs are decisive factors.

Watch the BG1 in action

PUDU Robotics by the numbers

  • 120,000+ robots shipped worldwide
  • 23% market share in service robotics (Frost & Sullivan)
  • 100% revenue growth year-on-year in 2025
  • $150 million raised in the latest investment round, valuation > $1.5 billion
  • PUDU CC1: more than 20,000 units, 60% of sales in Europe and North America

Why this matters for Belgian businesses

The BG1 is designed for large-scale environments: distribution centres, production halls, shopping centres, and airports. As the robot becomes more widely available in the Benelux, it becomes a serious option for any Belgian organisation with more than 2,000 m² of daily cleaning needs.

Wondering which PUDU robot suits your situation? Request a free site audit or explore the full PUDU range.

Conclusion

The BG1 is the most concrete step PUDU Robotics has taken so far towards the professional cleaning market in Europe. The partnership with Gom Schoonhouden confirms that the technology is ready for large-scale deployment beyond the Asian home market.

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