Ever since Covid-19 hit the world in unprecedented ways, one of the most pressing global concerns is hygiene, especially in commercial cleaning. People are paying more attention to how clean their homes are, and businesses are rushing to ensure their premises are properly sanitised for employees and/or customers.

Interest in machines and new technologies to change the game is growing as the need for frequent, reliable, and thorough commercial cleaning becomes more urgent. Cleaning robotics and automation are transforming the efficiency and effectiveness of hygiene regimes in commercial areas.

At SQ 1 Development, we constantly seek innovative ways to drive productivity and results in commercial cleaning. Introducing the Avidbot – a robotic floor scrubber that enables us to work more efficiently and affordably.

The impact of cleaning robots

At its basic form, robots can carry out repetitive actions. As technology advances, they have higher intelligence and autonomy to do jobs faster with increased productivity.

Cleaning companies today have gone beyond just using mops and brooms to carry out their services. Vacuums, floor scrubbers, and pressure washers are crucial tools that help to achieve a spotless environment, both indoors and outdoors.

Robot cleaning machines not only reduce physical labour but also enhance efficiency in commercial cleaning. In addition, businesses can reduce water and chemical usage, improve the accuracy of chemical dosing, and enhance hygiene compliance.

What we use

Avidbots, the company that created the Avidbots NEO™, designed it as an autonomous floor scrubbing robot for cleaning large commercial spaces. It helps to optimise our cleaning process with increased productivity. For instance, a robotic cleaning machine can cover three times the area of a typical cleaner within the same hour.

With its cylindrical brush attachment, the NEO™ robot effectively sweeps up litter and disposes of it in the rubbish chute. Thanks to its cylindrical brush attachment, the NEO™ can pick up litters and dispose of them in the rubbish chute while effectively sweeping. Additionally, its disc feature can be used to thoroughly clean floor tiles and remove accumulated dirt and stains.

After being selected for use across all 4 terminals in Singapore Changi Airport, NEO™ gained nationwide coverage. It became the single largest deployment in Singapore with 22 units. Channel NewsAsia reported that leveraging robots like NEO™ allowed Changi Airport to achieve 20% productivity savings for its cleaning operations. Additionally, the NEO™ floor scrubber has gained widespread recognition in news outlets and social media, and has expanded its client base to include notable organizations like SMRT, Singpost Centre and Mapletree Business City.

Unique features

NEO™ operates with the best-in-class technologies, equipped with 3D cameras, optical cameras and LiDAR technology (a remote sensing method).

Through the Avidbots AI platform, NEO™ can understand its operating environment and be programmed to travel along the planned route. It is able to make intelligent decisions to actively sense and avoid obstacles to maximise cleaning productivity without much human intervention. This cleaning robot can take over large-scale routine cleaning that previously required hours of manual labour, allowing our cleaners to perform higher-value tasks.

Avidbots has a command centre for fleet management and performance measurement. We can produce detailed cleaning reports that cover metrics like run-time, water usage, and area cleaned. There are also variable controls that can be adjusted, such as brush pressure and water output, so they can be properly controlled accordingly. With real-time monitoring, our staff can also take note of its progress to ensure peak performance.

Conclusion

With technology playing a big part in the cleaning industry, it will help to enhance the productivity of cleaning operations and protect the hygiene level of the environment much more effectively.

At SQ 1 Development, we take pride in ensuring clean and well-maintained spaces in commercial and residential facilities. With the use of autonomous robots and innovative cleaning solutions, we can provide a wide range of cleaning in many areas including airport facilities, warehouses and retail spaces. Our sophisticated cleaning techniques and eco-friendly supplies also extend to residential cleaning services to help maintain clean, healthy homes. Contact us at +65 9182 4577 and find out how we can provide the best of our commercial cleaning services to you!