Description

The problem: Many companies too rarely scrutinise and update their current processes and procedures. This is particularly evident in the area of automated cleaning. Today, many companies suffer from considerable cleaning costs, exceeding 37,000 US$ per year. These calculations are based on a small/medium sized 10,000 m2 logistics company with manual cleaning costs of approximately 5.60 US$ per sm per year.
Additionally, the fine dust and dirt deposits adversely affect the health of employees, build up on product, and can cause increased maintenance costs to equipment.

The Kemaro solution: Modern companies rely on modern technologies throughout their value chain. The K900 is the world‘s first fully autonomous dry cleaning robot.

• Reduces cleaning costs by more than 37,000 US$ per year, based on a small/medium sized 10,000 m2 logistics company.
• Saving more than 70% on cleaning costs.
• With integrated dust extraction, the logistics and industrial areas are cleaner than ever before, which also benefits
• the health of the employees.
• Cleans the hard-to-reach areas underneath conveyors and production equipment.
• Maintenance costs for the other machines are reduced when using the K900.

Innovations

Technology inside:

• Compact size with an integrated dust extraction system.
• Cleans even the toughest industrial dirt.
• No pre-installation required, plug and play, foolproof operation.
• Advanced SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping). The robot cleans in a structured manner and independently divides the total area into individual sections.
• 3D environmental perception. The brushes function like whiskers and detect obstacles.
• Artificial intelligence navigation – dynamic mapping up to 10,000 m2.
• The K900 is the result of proven cleaning technology and the unique Kemaro robotic technology.

Lidar and 3d sensor: how the k900 detects its surroundings: Lidar stands for “Light Detection and Ranging”. This is how the K900 scans its surroundings. Lidar detects small objects in close proximity and distant, larger obstacles.

3D sensor supports lidar optimally: To support the lidar sensor in detecting obstacles, the K900 has a 3D sensor. Unlike a conventional camera, it is not the colours but the reflectivity and relative distance (3D points) between the environment and the robot that are important.

Data processing in real time: The technical challenge in developing the K900 navigation system is fast data processing with real-time requirements. As the robot moves, the computing unit must quickly process the measurement data from the lidar and camera to derive control commands for its drive system.

Market relevance

Warehouse: The cleaning of large storage areas is the K900’s primary discipline. In this application, it is superior to humans and common ride-on sweepers. If you want to exclude certain areas from cleaning, this works either via physical pylons or virtually via the software.

Production facilities: Machinery, materials, or packaging produce fine and coarse dirt. This reduces the lifespan of machines, endangers the health of employees and, in the worst case, ends up on customers. With its outstanding cleaning properties, the K900 is the ideal solution for your production operation.

Hazardous areas: The K900 also cleans where it is dangerous for people or in zones with valuable goods that are difficult to monitor. The robot is protected in hardware and software against numerous dangers – including thieving.

Special applications: The possible areas of application are as varied as the industrial and commercial landscape. Fundamentally, the K900 is designed to clean larger indoor spaces, beyond that there are almost no limits.

The market potential for the next two years has been evaluated in our business plan by region, knowing that the expected potential in robotics offers many more sales opportunities.

• North America: 800 – 1000 units/year
• Europe: 800 – 1000 units/year
• Australasia: 200 – 300 units/year
• Japan: 400 – 600 units/year

Customer benefits

• Cost saving: Large reductions in cleaning costs.
• Simplicity: No installation necessary, put into place and clean.
• Constant cleanliness: Automatic operations around the clock, custom time scheduling.
• Industry 4.0: Reporting and notifications, predictive maintenance.
• Robustness: Solid construction and quality Swiss components.
• Health promotion: Protects the health of employees by reducing fine dust pollution.
• Sustainable: No chemicals, water or lighting needed, substitution for combustion based engines.

Customer testimonials:
„The K900 independently cleans the large areas at our Coop distribution centres. We save time with it and benefit from lasting cleanliness without having to make a big effort.“
Roman Eisenlohr, Head of Logistics Operations, Coop Distribution Centre Gossau, Eastern Switzerland-Ticino

„We attest the K900 has the best sweeping capabilities. Since we have been using the robot, our halls are clean every day. The cleaning effort before audits is eliminated and the dirt has meanwhile settled at 35 litres a day. And if you listen carefully, you can hear the hall floors squeaking happily.“
Swen Oesterheld and Bernd Pfeifferling, SCHERM Group, Borken, Germany