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Avidbots Kas · specs, operator review and alternatives (2026)

The Avidbots Kas is a compact autonomous floor scrubber launched in 2024, designed for the narrow spaces of retail, transport, healthcare, education and light warehousing. It scrubs a 552 mm path with 36 kg of brush pressure, carries 46 L of water and makes up for the lack of a docking station with swappable batteries. Rated productivity of 2,186 m²/h, 500 to 1,000 m²/h observed. It has a retail reference with a fast return on investment. Price and availability on request.

Avidbots Kas, overall view of the Avidbots cleaning robot

At a glance

TypeCompact autonomous floor scrubber (narrow spaces)
Manufacturer / yearAvidbots (Canada) · 2024
Cleaning width552 mm
Tanks46 L clean water · 45 L recovery
Brush pressure36 kg
Productivity2,186 m²/h rated · 500 to 1,000 m²/h observed
Aisle / U-turn1,050 mm / 1,550 mm
Runtime4 h · swappable batteries
Weight / gradient172 kg (266 kg loaded) · 1.7°
Business modelPurchase, rental or RaaS · price on request
Verified on16/07/2026 · CSV v39

Technical data

FunctionFloor scrubber (hard floor scrubbing)
Cleaning width552 mm
Brush2 discs, 559 mm, 400 rpm · 36 kg pressure
Tanks46 L clean · 45 L recovery
Productivity2,186 m²/h rated · 500 to 1,000 m²/h observed
Weight172 kg (266 kg loaded)
Maximum gradient1.7°
Aisle / U-turn1,050 mm / 1,550 mm
Runtime4 h · swappable batteries · 4.8 kWh (LiFePO4)
Navigation15 sensors
Docking stationNo (swappable batteries)
Carpet compatibleNo
Floor typesTiles, concrete, epoxy, granite
DistributionAsk us about availability
Commercial status 2026On the market

Reading by environment

Floor area tier46 L of water and 500 to 1,000 m²/h observed: medium-sized floors. The swappable batteries make up for the lack of a docking station: the shift is extended by changing the pack rather than waiting for a recharge.
Footprint / aislesPositioned for narrow spaces: 1,050 mm aisle, 1,550 mm U-turn. More accessible than the large industrial scrubbers, while still being a 552 mm machine.
Floors and soilingDisc scrubber with good pressure (36 kg) on stubborn hard-floor soiling. No carpet. Large debris must be pre-swept.
Public / opening hoursUsed in retail and transport; noise level not published, to be clarified for daytime slots.
Floor / topography1.7° gradient (≈ 3%): limited climbing ability, to be checked on any site with ramps.
PlumbingNo docking station: manual filling and draining, swappable batteries for endurance.

Floors and soiling

A compact disc scrubber for hard floors: adherent and wet soiling on tiles, concrete, epoxy and granite, in narrow spaces. No carpet. Large debris must be pre-swept. Its value lies in access to tight aisles combined with decent brush pressure.

What the manufacturer does not say

The swappable batteries are the real answer to the missing docking station. Where other compact machines without a dock are capped by their runtime, the Kas is extended by swapping the pack: provided a second set is planned for, this is what makes it workable over a long shift.

A reference with a fast return on investment. One retail deployment reports a ROI from the first month: a concrete argument, to be confirmed for each context.

Low gradient. 1.7°: to be checked on any site with ramps. Cost structure: machine + second battery set + consumables.

Purchase or full-service contract

On purchase (capex), running a long shift requires a second set of swappable batteries, since there is no docking station: an investment to plan from the outset. Under a full-service contract (opex), the contractor carries that battery stock and the continuity, without tying up your equipment budget. See the Pudu range and the on-site demonstration, or our robotic cleaning service.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

  • Designed for narrow spaces (1,050 mm aisle).
  • Swappable batteries: endurance without a docking station.
  • Good brush pressure (36 kg), reference with a fast ROI.

Limits

  • 1.7° gradient: rule out sites with ramps.
  • No docking station, hard floors only.
  • Modest observed productivity (500 to 1,000 m²/h).

Alternatives

  • Within the Avidbots range: the Neo 2 and the Neo 2W (large-area industrial machines) in the size class above.
  • Against other compact scrubbers: the Tennant X4 ROVR and the Gausium Scrubber 50 Pro.

To compare with a Pudu CC1, see the Pudu CC1 profile. To put figures on it: how much does it cost?, rental or purchase? or an on-site demonstration.

Sources

Consulted on 16/07/2026: Avidbots product page for the Kas; internal robot database (v39). Values marked "n/p" are not published. No price is displayed: on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Kas have a docking station?
No, but it has swappable batteries that extend the shift without waiting for a recharge.
Which spaces is it for?
Narrow spaces: 1,050 mm aisle, 1,550 mm U-turn.
Does it clean carpet?
No, hard floors only.
What does it cost?
Price on request. Tell us about your site and we will come back with availability and a quotation.
The full-service contract No capital outlay All-inclusive, per month Per robot. Equipment, maintenance, parts, consumables and replacement within 72 h. See the offer → Purchase with maintenance contract The robot on your balance sheet Purchase + maintenance The robot becomes your asset; the contract covers servicing and parts. See the offer →

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