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● Checked Nov 9, 2026 From Pudu support

Pudu BellaBot

# Pudu BellaBot "Robot stops or does not move smoothly": what it means and the fix

Steps **4**

Tools **None**

Parts None

Works for Pudu BellaBot (BL100, BL101, BL110) and BellaBot Pro delivery robots.

Short answer
**What it means:** The robot moves unevenly or stops on its route.

**Quick fix:** Clear any obstacles in front of the robot.

## Fix it in 4 steps

- Clear any obstacles in front of the robot. Done?
- Clean oil or soup stains off the depth vision sensors. Done?
- Check the passage is wider than the robot's minimum travel width. Done?
- If mirrors or reflective metal line the passage, stick matte stickers on them 16 to 20 cm above the floor. Did it work?

**Fixed when:** The robot moves smoothly along its route.

Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back.

**Still showing Robot stops or does not move smoothly?**

It still stops with a clear, wide path. Contact your local Pudu distributor, or Pudu technical service at techservice@pudutech.com. Contact Pudu support at +86 755-86952935. Warranty: Varies by component; see the warranty card. [Pudu support →](https://academy.pudutech.com/en/docs/bei-la-Pro-ji-qi-ren-yong-hu-cao-zuo-zhi-nan-V1-0240624)

## Why it happens

- Obstacles in front of the robot
- Oil or soup stains on the depth vision sensors
- A passage narrower than the minimum travel width
- Mirrors or reflective metal along the passage

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## Sources

- [Pudu: BellaBot User Manual, troubleshooting chapter (Pudu help center PDF)](https://resource-wangsu.helplook.net/docker_production/nqpdhq/article/2ByanRUk/attachments/BellaBot_User_Manual-multilanguage.pdf)
- [Pudu: BellaBot Pro Operation Guide V1.0 (RobotShop copy)](https://cdn.robotshop.com/media/P/Pud/RB-Pud-20/pdf/bellabot-pro-guide-v-1-240624.pdf)

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