PUDU MT1 vs Whiz

Side-by-side comparison of PUDU MT1 (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PUDU MT1BB

WhizAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

PUDU MT1China
WhizUnited States

Year First Available

PUDU MT1—
Whiz2019

Verified Deployments

PUDU MT10 Deployments
Whiz0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

PUDU MT1Contact for quote
WhizUp to $27,400 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

PUDU MT14 hrs
Whiz3 hrs

Availability Status

PUDU MT1ACTIVE
WhizACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

PUDU MT11.2 m/s
Whiz0.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

PUDU MT1—
Whizfully autonomous

	PUDU MT1cleaningShenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd. BBRobo Index	WhizcleaningSoftBank Robotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2019
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	Up to $27,400 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	4 hrs	3 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	1.2 m/s	0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	PUDU MT1	Whiz
Investment	No price	$27,400
Payback period	—	6.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$222,600
ROI (5 yr)	—	+812%

PUDU MT1 has 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes PUDU MT1 and Whiz?

PUDU MT1 is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.

How do PUDU MT1 and Whiz compare on the Robo Index?

PUDU MT1 grades BB on the Robo Index. Whiz grades AA. 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 Whiz 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 Whiz?

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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PUDU MT1 vs Whiz 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.