The Nexaro Glossary on commercial robot vacuums

An API interface (Application Programming Interface) is a programmed connection between different software applications.

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Voice prompts or beeps that the robot uses to alert those around it to its presence. This enhances safety in busy areas and notifies staff, for example, when the dust bin needs to be emptied.

By automated floor cleaning, we mean the use of autonomous cleaning systems that clean floor surfaces without manual intervention.

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The use of machines and software to carry out processes without constant human intervention. In the cleaning industry, automation through robotics solves the problem of chronic labor shortages and standardizes cleaning quality.

Business relationships conducted between at least two companies. Unlike consumer models for private households, B2B cleaning robots such as the Nexaro require the highest level of durability, GDPR compliance, and complex fleet management systems.

The processing and analysis of data sets that are too large or too complex for conventional methods. Modern robotic vacuum cleaner fleets generate big data in the form of room maps, dirt distribution patterns, and cleaning times, which can be used to significantly optimize facility management processes.

A Bumper (also known as a collision sensor) is a movable component located at the front of or around the body of a robot vacuum cleaner. It acts as a mechanical sensor that detects physical contact with obstacles.

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Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) is the software-based management of buildings and processes such as building cleaning. When combined with autonomous Nexaro cobots, it enables data-driven, efficient scheduling and real-time digital documentation.

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Cloud computing refers to the on-demand provision of IT infrastructure – such as computing power, data storage or application software – via the internet. Instead of storing data locally on a desktop PC or a physical server in the company’s basement, data is accessed via external, highly secure data centres.

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A cobot is a collaborative robot that, thanks to sensitive sensors, works safely alongside people without the need for safety fences, freeing them from monotonous or physically demanding tasks.

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A subfield of machine learning based on artificial neural networks and modeled after the functioning of the human brain. This technology helps robots recognize complex patterns in their environment, precisely classify obstacles, and continuously improve their navigation.

Edge Cleaning refers to a cleaning robot’s ability to pick up dirt and dust directly along walls, furniture, and baseboards. In professional building cleaning, this is a critical quality factor, as dirt tends to accumulate particularly heavily in the edge areas and corners of a room due to physical factors.

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Facility Management (FM) encompasses the comprehensive management and operation of buildings, facilities, and equipment. The goal is to reduce operating costs, preserve the property’s value, and optimize the work environment for users. A central and cost-intensive component of FM is routine cleaning.

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Fleet management refers to the centralised administration, control and monitoring of a group of vehicles or machinery.

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The abbreviation HEPA stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air. In German, it is often simply referred to as a particulate filter.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the digital networking of physical objects and machines that use built-in sensors and software to exchange data autonomously over the Internet. This allows these smart devices to communicate directly with one another without human intervention.

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LTE-M (Long Term Evolution for Machines) is a modern mobile communications standard developed specifically for machine-to-machine communication in the Internet of Things (IoT).

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A LiDAR sensor (Light Detection and Ranging) is an optical measurement method used to measure distance and speed. The sensor emits laser pulses which are reflected by objects in the surrounding area.

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SLAM stands for Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping. It refers to a mathematical process that enables a robot to scan a completely unfamiliar environment, create a digital map of it, and simultaneously pinpoint its exact location within that map.

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All measures taken to prevent workplace accidents and protect employees’ health. Autonomous vacuum robots actively contribute to this by protecting cleaning staff from physical strain and preventing slippery tripping hazards caused by cables lying on the floor.