Automated floor cleaning: efficiency through robotics in the commercial sector

Automated floor cleaning refers to the use of autonomous cleaning systems that clean floor surfaces without manual intervention. In commercial settings – from modern offices to complex logistics centres – this technology replaces repetitive tasks with highly precise, software-controlled processes.

How does automated floor cleaning work?

Modern systems such as the Nexaro NR 1700 vacuum robot use a combination of high-end sensor technology and intelligent software to clean surfaces systematically and efficiently:

• Precision navigation: Using LiDAR technology and SLAM algorithms, the robot creates a digital map of its surroundings and navigates with centimetre-level accuracy.
• Intelligent obstacle detection: Ultrasonic and infrared sensors prevent collisions with objects or people and reliably stop the robot at stair steps.
• Networked control: Cleaning is planned and initiated via a cloud platform (the Nexaro HUB), with every square metre documented in full.

The benefits for facility management

Whilst robot vacuum cleaners often serve as a support in the private sector, automated floor cleaning in the business sector is a strategic solution for cost reduction:

1. Maximum cost efficiency: Significant reduction in cleaning costs per square metre through optimised processes.
2. Relief for staff: Skilled staff are freed from monotonous walking routes and can concentrate on demanding tasks such as glass or sanitary cleaning.
3. Consistent quality: Cleaning is carried out with industrial precision – regardless of the time of day or staff availability.
4. Digital documentation: Every cleaning cycle is digitally recorded, enabling transparent and legally compliant quality assurance.

Automated floor cleaning in a team setting

The success of modern cleaning concepts lies in the ‘cobotic’ approach: humans and machines work as a team. The Nexaro NR 1700 handles the time-consuming task of surface cleaning (“covering ground”), whilst the cleaner controls and monitors the fleet. Thanks to the integrated mobile network standard (LTE-M), the system is ready for immediate use without requiring access to the local IT infrastructure or customer Wi-Fi networks.

The standard for modern facility management

Automated floor cleaning is now the key to cost-effective and reliable processes. With the Nexaro NR 1700, cleaning capacities become scalable, results measurable, and daily operations within the facility sustainably future-proof.