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These Cleaning Robots Will Clean Up Disasters, Streets And More

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Published by DevicePlus Editorial Team at October 14, 2020
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Cleaning robots have been used in households for years. These small devices have been clearing floors and occasionally surprising pets for a while now. Saving you a few hours per month on vacuuming is just the start. There are plenty of other ways robot cleaner technology will change the world beyond our homes. Let’s take a closer look.

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Cleaning Robots In Companies

Implementing cleaning robots in corporate settings is a natural evolution of household cleaning devices. Corporate spaces are relatively structured and controlled. Therefore, cleaning robots have fewer obstacles to navigate. Further, innovators have a strong incentive to develop these robots because the commercial cleaning market is estimated to worth over $100 billion in the U.S. alone, according to Marketresearch.com.

Commercial cleaning robots, also known as robot janitors, are already in production. Several of the most popular devices in this category are focused on floor cleaning activities. Brain Corp, based in California, has developed a robot cleaner that can generate its routes and uses LTE connectivity to stay in communication. Purchasing a large robot cleaner may not be a good fit for every company.

There are also some commercial cleaning robots you can rent. In Japan, the Whiz vacuuming robot was first offered for rental in 2019 for 25,000 yen ($222 USD). This cleaning robot needs guidance on the first cleaning route, and then it can operate from memory afterward. Like other floor-based cleaning robots, the Whiz is designed to navigate around obstacles.

Cleaning Robots In Public

Centuries ago, public streets were dirty in many places. The invention of modern sewage and water systems had a transformative effect. However, there is still a long way to go. That’s why robots designed to clean up streets are in development. Over ten years ago, the Dustbot project in Europe showed what is possible for urban cleaning robots.

This new technology made significant breakthroughs, including analyzing odors, navigation and energy-efficient communications. All of these capabilities are vital for street cleaning robots to succeed. Unlike private homes, public areas are filled with a wide variety of movements including people, animals and vehicles. Besides, a cleaning robot cannot assume anything it encounters is waste. That’s why Dustbot’s focus on odor processing is essential. This capability will help cleaning robots detect garbage and distinguish it from other items in public areas like a leaf or tree.

Cleaning Robots For Disaster Situations

So far, we have looked at robot cleaners that are very similar to consumer models. There is more that robot cleaners can achieve! According to Robotics Business Review, a new generation of robot cleaners is being developed specifically to assist with natural disaster clean up. This development is a potential breakthrough for cleaning technology. In disaster situations, emergency services are usually focused on rescuing people, so clean-up activities are often delayed.

It is challenging for robotics experts to create a robot designed to respond to every situation. That’s why Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery has started by focusing on post-hurricane clean-up activities. Further, this cleaning robot is specialized to clean up a specific type of surface — airfields — rather than serving as a general-purpose robot cleaner.

The U.S. military first deployed the Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery device in 2018 following Hurricane Michael. This early test was a valuable proof of concept because it helped The Air Force Civil Engineering Center restore normal operations quickly. The same technology could be adapted to civilian airports and airfields in the future. By restoring airports to operations rapidly, it will be much easier for disaster relief efforts to deliver required supplies and personnel in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

Inside Robot Cleaner Hardware

Cleaning robots are made up of multiple hardware and software components. In terms of hardware, the most common components include the following:

  • Wheels. Some form of wheels is the most common type of mobility technology for cleaning robots. However, there are some drawbacks to this type of hardware — it can be difficult for cleaning robots to use stairs. That’s why there is an option debate in the robotics community: Legs or Wheels: Which Is the Robotic Future?
  • Vacuum. A vacuum is one of the most popular ways for a cleaning robot to extract detritus from the ground. The vacuum component is usually supported by several items, including a motor to provide suction and air filters.
  • Navigation. Every home, street and workplace are different! There is no way for cleaning robot engineers to imagine every possible structure and layout. That’s why navigation hardware is an integral part of the cleaning robots. For longer distances, GPS (global positioning system) is a good solution. For navigation within a building, robots need to use different hardware such as LiDAR, which uses lasers to develop 3D maps. Find out more about LiDAR technology in our article: The LiDAR System Drivers of The Future Will Count On.
  • An Embedded PC. This hardware component serves to direct the cleaning robot’s actions. Specifically, this component makes a record of the robot’s route, processes new information about obstacles, and summarizes data about cleaning moment by moment.
  • Cameras. While this hardware is not universally used in cleaning robots, it is sometimes used to aid in navigation. Images captured through cameras need to be processed by the onboard computer.
  • Wireless Communication (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). Rather than building a sophisticated user interface directly into the cleaning robot, wireless communication hardware gives users another choice. Specifically, you can use wireless communications to remotely interact with a cleaning robot, view its cleaning route, and respond to problems that come up.

The Future Is Bright For Cleaning Robots Across All Industries

Cleaning robots are an established technology in the home, and there is every reason to expect them to expand further. In public areas, cleaning robots can clean regardless of infection risks, which makes them excellent for public health emergencies. In disasters, robot cleaners are well suited to get airports cleared off so regular operations can resume. For companies, renting a cleaning robot may be a great way to save money on commercial cleaning expenses.

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