LionsBot R3 Scrub Pro review

What the LionsBot R3 Scrub Pro is

The R3 Scrub Pro is a small autonomous floor scrubbing robot from LionsBot. LionsBot describes it as a compact scrubber for aisles and tight spaces LionsBot ↗. In the US it is sold through RobotLAB, which lists it for hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and manufacturing sites RobotLAB ↗.

It measures 25 by 22.4 by 32.6 inches and weighs 188 pounds RobotLAB ↗. It moves at up to 1.86 mph and uses LiDAR, ultrasonic and RGBD depth sensors to find its way RobotLAB ↗. It docks itself to charge, and a full charge takes 2 hours RobotLAB ↗.

LionsBot rates it at 800 to 1,200 square meters per hour, roughly 8,600 to 12,900 square feet, with a 366 mm (about 14.4 inch) cleaning path LionsBot ↗. The box includes the robot, a charging dock, cleaning brushes, a water tank, a manual and a maintenance kit RobotLAB ↗.

What it does well

Size is the main selling point. At about 25 by 22 inches it fits where ride sized scrubbers cannot, such as hotel corridors, clinic hallways and store aisles LionsBot ↗ RobotLAB ↗.

The price is public. RobotLAB lists it at $31,250 to buy or $869 a month as a service RobotLAB ↗. Many commercial cleaning robots, such as Avidbots Neo, are sold by demo only, so a published number makes budgeting easier Avidbots ↗.

It covers more than one floor. RobotLAB lists multi floor support and auto docking RobotLAB ↗. Charging is quick at 2 hours RobotLAB ↗. RobotLAB also handles delivery, on site setup, staff training and ongoing service across the US, and promises a written quote within one business day RobotLAB ↗.

Where it falls short

Key specs are missing. RobotLAB does not list battery runtime, tank or dustbin capacity, floor compatibility or warranty, and marks them as contact for details RobotLAB ↗. LionsBot's own product page gives coverage and path width but not runtime or tank sizes either LionsBot ↗. That makes it hard to compare with robots like the Pudu CC1 Pro, which lists up to 8 hours of runtime RobotLAB Pudu CC1 Pro ↗.

It cannot move between floors on its own. RobotLAB lists no elevator integration and no door opener integration RobotLAB ↗. Multi floor support means it can store maps for more than one floor, but someone has to move it.

It costs more than our main pick. The Pudu CC1 Pro lists at around $24,000 or $669 a month and also sweeps, vacuums and dust mops RobotLAB Pudu CC1 Pro ↗. Hands on testing is in progress; we will update this review with results.

Pricing and plans

RobotLAB lists the R3 Scrub Pro starting at $31,250 to buy RobotLAB ↗. It also offers robots as a service at $869 a month, plus lease options; the RaaS term for this model is not stated on the page, and financing terms need a quote RobotLAB ↗. RobotLAB offers a free 30 minute demo RobotLAB ↗.

Warranty and shipping terms are not listed, so ask before ordering RobotLAB ↗. Ongoing costs will include cleaning brushes and detergent, and the box ships with a maintenance kit RobotLAB ↗. Budget for someone to fill and drain the water tank between runs.

Who should (and shouldn't) use it

• Good fit: hotels, clinics, schools and shops with narrow corridors and lobbies that need scrubbing LionsBot ↗ RobotLAB ↗.
• Good fit: buyers who want a published price and US based setup and service RobotLAB ↗.
• Skip it if: you need a robot that rides elevators between floors on its own RobotLAB ↗.
• Skip it if: you have large open floors; a bigger scrubber covers far more ground per hour Avidbots ↗.

Alternatives worth a look

• Pudu CC1 Pro: our pick, a compact robot that sweeps, scrubs, vacuums and dust mops for around $24,000 RobotLAB Pudu CC1 Pro ↗.
• Gausium Scrubber 50 Pro: our upgrade pick for large retail floors and warehouses RobotLAB Gausium ↗.
• Avidbots Neo: a much bigger scrubber rated up to 42,000 square feet per hour for airports and malls Avidbots ↗.