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Leading cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott, has announced the launch of two new additions to its fast-growing robotics range.
The MT1 Robotic Sweeper and the SH1 Upright Scrubber Dryer are the latest pioneering products to join Robert Scott’s suite of advanced robotics tools.
The company, which is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary, has been at the forefront of robotic solutions since introducing the autonomous MS60 scrubber dryer to the UK in 2023.
The MT1 Robotic Sweeper, states Robert Scott is the “world’s first AI-powered sweeping robot designed for large-scale environments, delivering results that rival ride-on sweepers”.
The MT1 is equipped with AI cameras that can recognise and identify a variety of types of waste in real time, continually learning and evolving through deep learning and database updates. A key feature is the MT1’s Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (vSLAM) which further enhances the machine’s ability to navigate through changing/dynamic environments. An ultra-wide scanning field of view means it can effortlessly cover large areas, accurately detecting and efficiently cleaning up waste during routine patrols.
The MT1’s dual disc brushes easily handle larger debris like leaves and bottles, while also efficiently sweeping up fine dust and dirt. High-flow negative pressure ventilation and an efficient filter to trap particles in the debris box helps to prevent secondary pollution.
Expanding the product line further is the newly launched SH1 Upright Scrubber Dryer. It’s designed with instant scrub-and-dry capability, delivering spotless surfaces in a single pass to save time and effort.
The SH1 features a user-friendly 4.2inch touchscreen that serves as a central control and information hub for the cleaning robot. It offers intuitive navigation and displays real-time information like battery levels, water levels, and cleaning mode selection. The screen also provides on-screen training with instructional videos and guides for tasks like battery care, brush selection, and maintenance.
It has multiple cleaning modes, and is equipped with innovative accessories to excel at cleaning vertical surfaces such as glass display cases, tiled walls, and mirrors, as well as floors. It also connects via WiFi to enable reporting.
The SH1 features a market first: a wastewater tank with an air-solid-liquid separation system. By separating gases, liquids, and solid particles, it facilitates a smooth disposal process for both wet and dry refuse and eliminates the risk of drain blockages. Compared to a conventional mop, it saves 80 per cent on water and cleaning agent usage and reduces cleaning time by 70 per cent.
Alistair Scott, Sales Director at Robert Scott, said: “Expanding our offering in automated cleaning technologies with the MT1 and SH1 marks a significant milestone in Robert Scott’s rich history of supporting the cleaning sector with world-leading, innovative products.
“As automation, AI and the Internet of Things continue to evolve at a rapid pace, and the cleaning sector seeks smarter solutions to economic challenges, it’s clear that robotics will play a key role in the future of commercial cleaning. Our growing robotics division, backed by 100 years of cleaning know-how, positions us strongly to lead the way in intelligent cleaning tools.”
