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Pudu Robotics Integrates Physical AI into Daily Life at Davos Tech Summit

Pudu Robotics, the world's leading provider of commercial service robotics, showcased the integration of autonomous robots in practical settings at the Davos Tech Summit 2026. Under the theme "Touching Intelligence," this year’s summit explored how embodied intelligence transcends technological advancements to make a tangible impact in real-world scenarios. As part of the Robot City initiative, Pudu Robotics demonstrated how their robots bring measurable operational value by performing various tasks in retail, hospitality, and public spaces.

Key Demonstrations of Robotic Intelligence

During the summit, Pudu Robotics deployed four robots across three distinct operational sites in Davos, allowing industry leaders, clients, and the general public to witness firsthand the capabilities of autonomous systems performing routine activities.

1. Autonomous Cleaning at SPAR Supermarket

At the SPAR supermarket, the PUDU CC1 Pro autonomously managed floor cleaning during regular business hours. Adapting to customer flow, store layouts, and aisle configurations, the robot employed AI perception, LiDAR, and computer vision to plan its cleaning routes dynamically. Equipped with a rear camera powered by AI, the CC1 Pro could detect residual stains post-cleaning, automatically returning to target those areas, ensuring thorough cleanliness as opposed to following a pre-defined path. This not only enhances the shopping environment but also showcases advanced housekeeping capabilities.

2. Hotel Services at Hilton Davos

Pudu’s FlashBot Max and BellaBot Pro collaborated at Hilton Davos for streamlined backstage deliveries and customer service. The FlashBot Max facilitated automated supply deliveries between floors while integrating with the building's elevator system, all while the BellaBot Pro engaged customers by serving food and beverages through autonomous navigation and multimodal interaction. Such operations highlight the coordination of interdependent processes in the hospitality sector, demonstrating adaptability to unforeseen challenges in workflow.

3. Public Space Cleaning at Davos Train Station

On the train station square, the PUDU MT1 Max showcased autonomous cleaning capabilities in bustling public areas. Utilizing 3D perception, LiDAR, and multi-sensor fusion, the robot navigated safely amongst moving pedestrians while adapting to its changing environment. With an IP54 rating and active rain shields, it proved reliable for outdoor operations. Each robot, while designed for different operational needs, exemplified a common goal: showcasing embodied AI’s ability to perceive, understand, adapt, and perform autonomously in real-world settings.

The Technology and Development Behind Pudu Robotics

Ensuring reliable robotic operations across various sectors and urban environments requires not just advanced hardware but years of hands-on deployment experience and an architecture designed for scalability. Rather than developing isolated AI stacks for each product range, Pudu has created a unified embodied AI architecture around its proprietary PuduFM core model and PuduAgent multi-agent platform. This shared intelligence allows robots from different categories—spanning service, commercial cleaning, industrial logistics, and general embodied AI—to share a common cognitive framework for environmental perception and task execution.

This technological strategy has fueled Pudu's rapid expansion globally, with over 130,000 robots delivered across 85 countries by 2026, with international markets accounting for over 80% of total revenue. Long-term deployments expose robots to real-world challenges—dynamic pedestrian traffic, temporary obstacles, various building infrastructures, weather conditions, and local operational requirements. Once collected and optimized, these experiences translate into reusable capabilities applicable to other products and customer scenarios.

Pudu Robotics: Leading the Future of Autonomous Robotics

The continuous feedback from real-world deployments is already yielding commercial success. In June 2026, Pudu Robotics announced a partnership with Swiss distributor Denner to deploy 200 PUDU CC1 cleaning robots across its store network, enhancing operational efficiency through human-robot collaboration. Coupled with the Robot City initiative, these deployments illustrate how embodied AI is proving effective in both commercial activities and public urban environments.

At the Robot City exhibition, Pudu Robotics reaffirmed that the future of embodied AI lies not in isolated demonstrations but in the dependable deployment within genuine settings. With a shared intelligence base powering various robot forms, the company is committed to integrating embodied AI into daily operations across a multitude of sectors worldwide.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics aims to facilitate work and life through AI and robotics, with a vision to build a global intelligent robotic infrastructure serving ten billion people. The company has developed key technologies and components, including robotic joint modules and motion controllers, with over 1,800 global patent applications. Leveraging core technologies in navigation, manipulation, and interaction, Pudu has established an innovative architecture termed "one brain, multiple incarnations," resulting in a full range of product offerings, including specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. Currently, Pudu provides solutions across diverse sectors such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, entertainment, sports, education, and public services, having established a presence in 85 countries and delivered more than 130,000 units worldwide.