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Tennant deepens Brain Corp partnership to accelerate robotic cleaning push and product rollout

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Tennant Company has announced a “significant evolution” in its long-standing relationship with Brain Corp, signing a three-year exclusivity extension for next-generation robotic floor care, accelerating new product development with plans to release 10 new products within 24 months, and simplifying the customer buying experience.

Together, these actions support the growth of Tennant’s strategic focus on robotic cleaning and reinforce the company’s commitment to build its autonomous equipment portfolio into a $250 million business by 2028.

This evolution builds on the formation of the Tennant Company Robotics team, a dedicated venture that consolidates resources across sales, research and development, product management, customer success, and technical support into a single, vertically integrated organization focused exclusively on robotics. [Read more…] about Tennant deepens Brain Corp partnership to accelerate robotic cleaning push and product rollout

Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations

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As part of a five-year facilities management partnership, Dubai Airports and UAE-based smart and facilities management company Farnek, are installing more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major airport locations – Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Concourse D, Dubai Cargo Village, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Explaining the strategic motivation behind the decision to introduce robotics into the airport environment, Essa Al Shamsi, senior vice president – terminal operations at Dubai Airports, said: “The decision was driven by a simple goal – to make our operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

“Cleaning robots help us deliver a consistent level of service across the airport while using resources more efficiently. It’s part of how we’re applying technology to improve both the guest experience and the working environment for our teams, in line with Dubai Airports’ smart airport strategy and long-term sustainability goals.” [Read more…] about Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations

Tennant expands autonomous cleaning robot production in Europe

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Tennant Company, a manufacturer professional robotic cleaning technology, says it is expanding its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturing at its Uden factory in the Netherlands, to meet growing demand across the EMEA region.

The move includes the start of European production for Tennant’s latest innovation, the X4 ROVR – a compact, AI-powered robotic floor scrubber designed for high-traffic commercial environments such as airports, shopping centres, and hospitals.

This follows the successful roll out of T16AMR production in Uden since January 2025 and reflects Tennant’s strategy to localise manufacturing, reduce environmental impact, and accelerate delivery times for European customers. [Read more…] about Tennant expands autonomous cleaning robot production in Europe

Pudu Robotics launches self-cleaning docking station for its robots

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Pudu Robotics, a provider of service robotics, has launched the Self-Cleaning Docking Station, the latest addition to the Pudu CC1 Series ecosystem.

The new docking station enables the Pudu CC1 series to perform automated, dock-assisted cleaning cycles that keep critical cleaning components in peak condition while substantially reducing routine upkeep.

The Self-Cleaning Docking Station expands Pudu’s portfolio of cleaning solutions which includes the standard Docking Station for automated refilling, drainage, and charging, and the Mobile Water Station for flexible deployment in facilities without direct plumbing access.

Together, these innovations give facility operators a complete set of tools for achieving consistent, unattended cleaning. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches self-cleaning docking station for its robots

Tennant Company and Brain Corp to debut next-generation autonomous cleaning at CMS 2025

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Tennant Company, a specialist in robotic cleaning solutions, and Brain Corp, a provider of AI-powered robotics operating systems, will join forces again at CMS 2025 in Berlin to showcase the future of cleaning technology and unveil the X6 ROVR to the European market for the first time.

The X6 ROVR, powered by BrainOS autonomy, is Tennant and Brain Corp’s most advanced autonomous cleaning machine to date.

Engineered for intelligent navigation, high-performance cleaning, and resilient operation in even the most challenging environments, the X6 ROVR sets new standards in efficiency, reliability, and safety. [Read more…] about Tennant Company and Brain Corp to debut next-generation autonomous cleaning at CMS 2025