EDUCATIONAL & SCHOOL FACILITIES
The teachings of technology for keeping educational facilities clean
Kristal Goodwin, National Sales Manager for Robert Scott’s cobotic division, explores how cutting-edge cleaning robots could be the perfect partner for operatives working in these environments.
Keeping high-footfall locations safe and clean within educational facilities, despite hundreds of young people moving from class to class, can present a range of unique challenges for facilities management professionals. Not to mention the requirement to fit cleaning and maintenance regimes around class timetables.
The appeal of automation
Smart connected technologies, the rise of the Internet of Things and the development of AI have all made the switch to automated systems more straightforward. This is being seen across the cleaning sector, as interest in advanced robotics and intelligent management systems increases.
These innovations offer clear advantages, particularly in environments requiring regular and consistent sanitation. Educational facilities represent a unique setting where autonomous cleaning robots can genuinely enhance cleanliness and safety in spaces used by students and staff.
Integrating autonomous cleaning robots
There are a variety of robotics cleaning solutions available on the market today, each with its own benefits and limitations. Among these are cobotics – where robots collaborate with human workers – which stands out as a particularly promising field.
In educational environments, cobots are invaluable for managing the cleaning of expansive areas such as hallways, assembly rooms and sports halls. Integrating these into cleaning routines within educational institutions can also offer an engaging, real-world illustration of technology in action. For students delving into subjects like physics, engineering, mathematics or ICT, these autonomous machines serve as tangible case studies of the principles they’re learning in class.
They're consistent in achieving high cleaning standards but also complement rather than replace human labour. Combining cleaning robots with human workers results in a more efficient, flexible and inclusive approach than systems designed solely to replace human labour.
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Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and artificial intelligence, cobots enhance human capabilities and ensure seamless cooperation in cleaning tasks. They help to, for example, avoid redundant cleaning efforts and conserve resources such as water and detergents, while also minimising site management maintenance costs.
Take, for instance, the META-SCRUB 60 autonomous scrubber dryer we exclusively offer in the UK. It’s equipped with a variety of attachments capable of scrubbing, sweeping, polishing and drying a floor.
It’s engineered with precision navigation, able to detect objects as small as 5cm, and features advanced obstacle avoidance. Its zero-degree turn radius allows it to manoeuvre into tight spaces, while its ability to autonomously handle wastewater disposal and freshwater refills at its charging station adds to its efficiency.
This, in turn, frees up cleaning staff to focus on targeted cleaning tasks that require a human touch, such as spot cleaning and deep sanitisation. Furthermore, the META- SCRUB 60 can be programmed to carry out cleaning tasks when schools are closed to ensure floorcare is conducted without disruption to the educational process.
Easy to introduce
Cobotic machines like the META-SCRUB 60 boast a user-friendly design that eases the transition to advanced cleaning technology. Users typically find that with just a brief training period, they can operate the machines with confidence and skill.
Our dedicated cobotic division ensures a seamless onboarding process by providing comprehensive initial training and overseeing the installation of the equipment.
Cobotic cleaning systems offer an exciting future across a range of sectors. In educational settings specifically, they offer particular benefits ranging from reduced disruption to students, to inspiring the next generation of engineers.
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