PUDU MT1 vs Vacuum 40
Side-by-side comparison of PUDU MT1 (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and Vacuum 40 (Gausium) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PUDU MT1China
- Vacuum 40China
Year First Available
- PUDU MT1—
- Vacuum 402019
Verified Deployments
- PUDU MT10 Deployments
- Vacuum 400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PUDU MT14 hrs
- Vacuum 40—
Availability Status
- PUDU MT1ACTIVE
- Vacuum 40ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- PUDU MT11.2 m/s
- Vacuum 40—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | PUDU MT1 | Vacuum 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
PUDU MT1, Vacuum 40 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes PUDU MT1 and Vacuum 40?
PUDU MT1 is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Vacuum 40 is made by Gausium, based in CN.
How do PUDU MT1 and Vacuum 40 compare on the Robo Index?
PUDU MT1 grades BB on the Robo Index. Vacuum 40 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PUDU MT1 and Vacuum 40 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between PUDU MT1 and Vacuum 40?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
PUDU MT1 vs Vacuum 40 compares two robots in the cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.