Pudu Robotics, a global frontrunner in service robotics, has proudly unveiled the latest model of its building delivery robot, FlashBot, at a launch event held today. The new FlashBot is designed to redefine automated delivery across various settings, including hotels, office buildings, residential complexes, healthcare facilities, and more, setting a new standard for smart building delivery and digital services.
Traditional building delivery robots face limitations, typically restricted to indoor environments. These limitations leave numerous semi-outdoor settings underserved, such as resort gardens, poolside areas, open terraces, and healthcare facility gardens. Recognising this unmet demand, Pudu Robotics has developed a solution tailored for these semi-outdoor environments: the latest FlashBot. By bridging indoor and semi-outdoor delivery needs, this innovative model redefines delivery capabilities and provides seamless service for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Key Features of the Latest FlashBot
Optimised Navigation with PUDU VSLAM+ Technology
The latest FlashBot employs PUDU’s VSLAM+ technology, enabling swift and accurate navigation, even in mixed-use spaces. Designed for both indoor and semi-outdoor areas, FlashBot confidently traverses garden paths, fitness zones, and poolside locations, creating opportunities for service in high-demand spaces. This adaptability makes the robot ideal for services such as hotel room delivery, effortlessly reaching spaces beyond typical indoor limits.
Comprehensive IoT Integration for a Smart Ecosystem
FlashBot’s comprehensive IoT integration elevates it as a key component of any smart building’s ecosystem. By seamlessly connecting with IoT-enabled devices like access systems, elevators, telephones, and Bluetooth speakers, FlashBot autonomously navigates buildings, enhancing operational efficiency. Its sophisticated connectivity transforms service delivery in smart buildings, providing a fully interconnected and digitalised experience for guests and residents alike.
Advanced Multi-Floor Support with Enhanced Elevator Control
For multi-floor applications, FlashBot offers robust mapping and elevator control, compatible with cloud-based systems from brands like KONE and OTIS, while also accommodating diverse hardware setups. Additionally, the PUDU Mapping Tool allows efficient multi-floor map replication, enabling FlashBot to manage complex floor plans with ease. This functionality simplifies deployment and operation, allowing FlashBot to meet the diverse needs of facilities of all sizes.
Modular Design for Secure and Hygienic Delivery
Equipped with modular compartments, the latest FlashBot provides flexible and secure delivery solutions. Its compartments are controlled individually, allowing for multiple deliveries in one trip, while access is restricted to authorised recipients via password, mobile verification, or NFC. With built-in fans for air circulation, FlashBot maintains an odour-free, hygienic environment, ensuring cleanliness and reliability for food and package delivery.
Unmatched Mobility and Operational Efficiency
With its compact 70cm width, the new FlashBot maneuvers through narrow hallways and standard elevators with ease, while its advanced 3D obstacle-avoidance technology ensures smooth operation around unforeseen obstacles. FlashBot’s multi-robot collaboration and intelligent task distribution systems reduce delivery wait times, creating a seamless experience in bustling environments. The dual-side suspension and automatic recharging system further enhance FlashBot’s resilience, allowing it to traverse diverse terrains and maintain continuous operation in busy settings.
“Our latest FlashBot represents Pudu Robotics’ unwavering commitment to addressing the evolving needs of our customers through continuous innovation,” said Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics By expanding FlashBot’s capabilities to semi-outdoor environments, we are providing an even more adaptable and dependable solution, ensuring consistent, high-quality service in any environment.
The advanced FlashBot showcases Pudu Robotics’ dedication to advancing safe, efficient, and intelligent service robots for various commercial applications. This launch not only represents a breakthrough in building delivery but also serves as a key step toward the future of smart buildings and sustainable cities globally.