Skolkovo Is to Test Autonomous Building-Facade Cleaning Robot
The device is planned to be brought to market by the end of summer.
A robotic system for cleaning building facades and windows is scheduled to be tested at the Skolkovo technology park in the near future. The development, called Astramis Aero Unit, consists of two main components: an octocopter drone and a ground station connected by an electrical cable.
According to its developers, the system is designed to operate at heights ranging from 40 to 200 meters (131 to 656 feet). It can also function in challenging weather conditions. The device weighs about 16 kilograms (35 pounds), carries a payload of roughly 20 kilograms (44 pounds), and is equipped with a parachute.
The developers say the robotic system operates fully autonomously. It moves along a building’s facade on its own and does not require human involvement for operational control.
Testing is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. If the trials are successful, the company plans to bring the system to market by the end of the summer.
