Feature
But the ability to clean around the clock is not the only tangible benefit brought by AMRs. By giving facilities managers the flexibility to move team members from low value, repetitive, and unsafe tasks like manning manual floor scrubbers or hauling heavy delivery carts, to higher value responsibilities, such as deep cleaning, restocking empty shelves or supporting customers, robots help increase employee productivity. According to Brain Corp data2
, throughout
2020, its cleaning robots gave back a total of 3.3 million hours to workers in various high traffic public locations. Furthermore, AMRs enable facility operators to automate the movement of up to 1,000 pounds of materials and goods at any time, reducing the physical strain felt by workers and potential associated injury.
In addition, thanks to the reliable automation of floor sanitisation, cleaning operations have experienced a more meaningful division of labour, leading to different responsibilities being carried out with more efficiency than previously. A greater depth of task specialisation has meant that staff members cross paths less often, thus reducing the risk of COVID 19 exposure whilst at work.
Robots Verifying And Improving Operational Performance
State of the art technology in robotics has raised expectations in the post Covid world we are now entering. With a sharp focus on hygiene, cleanliness is a top priority for facilities managers and the public. According to a recent report from Accenture3
, in the
fallout from COVID 19, 64% of those surveyed are fearful of their health, while 82 per cent fear for the health of others.
To combat this issue, AMRs are constantly updated with improved software via the cloud to include features that allow them to operate more effectively and efficiently. Being able to capture rich cleaning data while in operation allows performance and utilization metrics to be closely tracked and to inform better process management. AMRs provide verifiable cleaning, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding facilities and health. This data is difficult to glean via traditional, manual methods, and it allows operations and facilities managers to prove and optimize daily cleaning performance, as well as better achieve corporate compliance goals. Additionally, because AMRs serve as a visible indicator of a commitment to elevated cleaning standards, when these machines are seen working hard in facilities, consumers and staff alike can appreciate a company’s commitment to operational sophistication, cleanliness and general innovation.
2020 has been a watershed year for robotics due to an unprecedented health crisis in modern times. Within a very short period, robots have become essential partners in successfully sanitizing high traffic public spaces. As we continue to move forward, it is important to understand that the increasing deployment of AMRs can improve cleaning
performance and fundamentally facilities can operate safely and sustainably.
1:
https://www.retailwire.com/resources/robots-in-retail-examining-the-autonomous-opportunity/ 2:
https://www.braincorp.com/blog/brainos-powered-robots-free-up-hours-of-productivity/
3:
https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-123/Accenture-COVID19-Pulse-Survey-Research- PoV.pdf
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