Self-driving robot

Design and development of an automatic system for professional cleaning in large-scale indoor environments.

Need

This company, which specialises in the design and manufacture of professional cleaning machines for large-scale commercial and industrial environments, has decided to invest in automation. Working in partnership with one of the largest distributors in the industry, it is embarking on an ambitious plan for the development of a new, self-driving product.

Solution

The innovative solution, which is based on electronic sensors and a combination of techniques from artificial vision and SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) systems, was designed for the development of a self-driving system for professional cleaning uses. This system will fall within the scope of the Internet of Things, guaranteeing the possibility of remote control and the use of additional, value-added maintenance services. Furthermore, an innovative cleaning system has been developed and patented at European level, which allows to reduce water consumption by 90% compared to traditional machines, thus enabling a significant improvement in environmental parameters.

Benefits

• Market leadership and benchmark product.
• Optimisation of quality and work productivity.
• 90% water consumption: increase in environmental sustainability
• Increased turnover (+30%) and market share through the introduction of a new product line.
  
• Provision of value-added services for product maintenance.