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Hivebotics
NUS spinout building Abluo, an autonomous restroom-cleaning robot that uses 3D perception and robotic arms to detect, scrub, disinfect and dry toilet fixtures without human intervention, claiming a 50% cut in cleaning time. Commercially launched July 2024 with 100+ orders after trials in Singapore, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi; first production units delivered in 2025. Won Most Promising Startup at the 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards.
HeadquartersSingapore, SG
Founded2021
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed (raising Series A)
FoundersRishab Patwari (Co-founder & CEO), Tuan Dung Nguyen (Co-founder)
Regions servedSG, HK, AE
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
LinkedInNot listed
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Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Machinecleaning
Abluo
- Autonomous toilet cleaning with 3D perception and robotic arms, cleaning a restroom fixture cycle in about five minutes
Manufacturer-published capability, echoed in 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards coverage
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2025-11-21Won Most Promising Startup at the 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards for the Abluo restroom-cleaning robotBatam News Asia
2025-11-21Seven Firms Win Big at the 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards ↗Batam News Asia
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