Hivebotics develops AI-powered autonomous robots, such as the Abluo unit, designed for commercial facilities management applications. These robots utilize advanced computer vision and SLAM technology to perform industrial-grade cleaning and disinfection tasks without human intervention. The platform aims to deliver significant operational cost reductions for facilities by automating repetitive hygiene services.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Maintaining consistent hygiene in commercial restrooms is labor-intensive and costly, often leading to inconsistent cleaning quality and potential health risks. Traditional cleaning methods rely heavily on manual labor, which can be inefficient and subject to human error.
Solution
HiveBotics offers Abluo, an autonomous robot designed to automate the cleaning and disinfection of commercial restrooms. Abluo uses AI-driven mapping and navigation to autonomously clean urinals, toilet bowls, floors, sinks, and mirrors. The robot is equipped with a high-pressure steam disinfection system to remove tough stains and bacteria, along with integrated drying capabilities to leave surfaces clean and dry. Abluo streamlines the cleaning process, reducing the workload on cleaning staff while ensuring consistently high hygiene standards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes facility managers, cleaning service providers, and businesses seeking to automate and improve the hygiene standards of their commercial restrooms.
Features
- Autonomous navigation and cleaning using AI-powered mapping and object recognition
- High-pressure steam disinfection (up to 8 bar) for effective stain and bacteria removal
- Integrated system for lifting toilet seats and pressing flush buttons
- Dual-action system for simultaneous steam disinfection and drying or vacuuming
- Computer vision model for pre- and post-cleaning evaluation and data generation
- Multi-layer safety controls for collision detection and safe human interaction
- Data collection for predictive maintenance, including temperature, humidity, and ammonia levels
- Remote activation and monitoring via onboard UI