With the Whiz brush-vacuuming cobot, ISS is expanding its range of autonomous cleaning machines and solidifying its position as a technology leader in the FM industry. The use of the brush-vacuuming cobot relieves employees of routine tasks and allows them to focus on more demanding responsibilities.
Consistency: Consistent Quality
It is part of ISS’s strategy to test and utilize the most advanced technology available. The latest step in this direction is the deployment of the Whiz brush-and-vacuum cobot. It tirelessly works its way through the space. It is designed for use in large corridors or conference rooms, ideally those with minimal furniture. “Here, it relieves our maintenance cleaning staff of strenuous routine tasks and allows them to focus on more challenging assignments,” notes Dominik Dräyer, Head of the ISS Excellence Center at ISS Switzerland. In addition, the cobot operates with great consistency and consistently high quality. And thanks to the built-in reporting system, this can be verified at any time, he adds.
Easy to Use: Flawless Suction Performance
Operating the automatic brush-and-vacuum cobot is simple. Once the cleaning area for a room has been saved in the device, the program is activated using a QR code. Whiz then navigates the room according to the specifications. Only the edges and corners need to be cleaned manually. Initial experiences have been positive. “The Whiz is easy to use and its suction power is impeccable,” emphasizes Antonio Delmonte, ISS Facility Services Manager. His only criticism concerns the cobot’s maintenance. Unfortunately, the device isn’t self-cleaning yet, he says with a smile.
State-of-the-art navigation technology: Maximum safety
Thanks to state-of-the-art built-in sensor and 2D/3D camera technology, the cobot effortlessly navigates around obstacles and is also prevented from falling down stairs. If an unforeseen event occurs, the device stops. “Incidentally, the cameras are configured solely for navigation purposes. They cannot be used to capture customer confidential information,” emphasizes Dominik Dräyer.
Using a vacuum-cleaning cobot is worthwhile when regular vacuuming of large open areas is possible within a building. ISS is staying on top of this and constantly monitoring the market. Dominik Dräyer hopes to soon discover a robot capable of removing heavy debris in outdoor areas as well.