TECHNOLOGY & DATA
Understanding advanced and data-led cleaning technologies
David de Santiago, Group AI and Digital Services Director at OCS, explores how cutting- edge cleaning technologies are transforming the landscape of facility management, backed by real-world applications and data-driven insights.
Implementation of advanced technology and data in cleaning operations isn’t just facilitating a competitive advantage in the FM industry; it’s revolutionising the entire approach to cleanliness, efficiency and sustainability.
Advanced robotics
Advanced robotic cleaners are equipped with an abundance of sophisticated technology, using sensor technology for obstacle detection and navigation, reaching the parts of a building that humans cannot safely or comfortably reach, and have multi-functional capabilities to perform different cleaning methods.
By automating routine cleaning tasks like vacuuming, disinfecting and floor scrubbing, robotic cleaners reduce the need for manual labour and optimise operations for teams on the ground to help them deliver a better service. Automation not only improves efficiency, but also addresses the challenge of high turnover rates in the cleaning industry.
Many robotic cleaners detect and measure activity, use photographic evidence and utilise AI-driven machine learning for continuous improvement. For example, AI algorithms can analyse cleaning patterns and foot traffic data to optimise cleaning schedules, ensuring high-traffic areas receive more frequent attention.
From robots to IoT
While robotic cleaners bring significant improvements to cleaning operations, it's their integration with IoT-enabled (Internet of Things) solutions that truly revolutionises the industry. This powerful combination elevates cleaning operations to unprecedented levels of automation and efficiency.
IoT-enabled cleaning solutions, when paired with robotic systems, create a symbiotic ecosystem that surpasses traditional cleaning methods. These integrated solutions utilise sensors, software and connected devices to collect and analyse data from the environment and the robotic cleaners themselves.
For instance, IoT sensors can detect high-traffic areas or spaces requiring immediate attention, automatically dispatching robotic cleaners to those locations. Meanwhile, data collected by robots during their routines can feed back into the system, further refining the schedules and routes. This closed-loop system ensures cleaning resources are always deployed in the most efficient manner possible, creating a level of operational excellence impossible to achieve with either technology alone.
By leveraging this powerful combination, FMs can achieve a level of cleaning efficiency and effectiveness that sets them apart in the industry. This technological synergy not only
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optimises current operations but also provides a foundation for continuous improvement and adaptation to future challenges, ensuring a sustained competitive edge in the evolving landscape of FM.
Integration and implementation
While the benefits of advanced cleaning technologies are clear, successful implementation goes far beyond the technology itself. The key lies in partnering with a provider who can guide you through the entire journey, from initial assessment to long-term optimisation.
Integration requires a deep understanding of your specific building environments and operational workflows. A knowledgeable partner can develop tailored templates and deployment strategies to align perfectly with your unique needs. This bespoke approach ensures new technologies seamlessly integrate with existing protocols, minimising disruption and maximising efficiency.
Security in a connected environment
In the era of connected cleaning solutions, new security challenges emerge. As IoT-enabled systems collect and transmit data about building usage and occupancy patterns, data protection becomes paramount. FMs must not only ensure robust cybersecurity measures, but also become familiar with this new landscape of digital risk.
The journey to implementing advanced cleaning technologies is a collaborative effort. By choosing a partner who understands both the technological and human aspects of this transition, FMs can confidently navigate the challenges and fully realise the transformative potential of these innovations.
Looking to the future
Automated and data-driven cleaning solutions aren’t just the future of the cleaning industry; they are rapidly becoming the present. This sophisticated technology holds the power to reduce the burden of cleaning tasks on employees, in turn boosting morale and satisfaction.
When these advanced tools are utilised, employees can enjoy a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable work environment with increased capacity to operate as their best and most productive selves. FMs who embrace these innovations will find themselves at the forefront of a cleaner, more data-driven future.
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