Robots to Clean Tram Depots in St. Petersburg
Autonomous utility machines will handle cleaning and security at depot sites, with plans to expand to city streets.
Autonomous robotic utility vehicles developed in Russia will clean tram depots in St. Petersburg, removing dirt, dust and preventing unauthorized access by train writers who vandalize rolling stock, Transport Committee chairman Denis Minkin said at the International Transport and Logistics Forum.
In the future, unmanned robots from Cognitive Pilot will also be deployed to clean city streets, stops, tram tracks and surrounding areas.
Year-Round Operation
The autonomous utility robot weighs 970 kg. Its sensor suite includes four cameras, two lidars and radar. The machine can carry loads of up to 3 tons and offers a wide range of functions. The robots can clear snow, dirt and dust, transport cargo, mow grass and provide round-the-clock perimeter security at depot facilities.
Earlier, Russia’s first autonomous electric cleaning robot Pixel was deployed to maintain Moscow’s streets. In winter, it cleared snow from pathways; in spring, it is equipped with a high-pressure washing bar to clean them; and in summer, it will use a high-pressure nozzle to wash benches and signs.
