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Maintenance of Waybot robots: How often it is necessary and who is responsible
Maintenance of a robot vacuum cleaner is a critical part of its lifecycle, especially when it comes to industrial or commercial machines such as Waybot cleaning robots. These machines operate in highly stressful environments, often 8-12 hours daily, and require a systematic approach to maintenance.
Regular maintenance of a cleaning robot not only extends the life of the device, but also avoids unexpected breakdowns, downtime and expensive repair costs. In this article, we will take a closer look at how Waybot robot maintenance works, who is responsible for it, when to change the robot's brushes, and why proper care of your robot is an investment in smooth and efficient operation.
Regular maintenance of a cleaning robot not only extends the life of the device, but also avoids unexpected breakdowns, downtime and expensive repair costs. In this article, we will take a closer look at how Waybot robot maintenance works, who is responsible for it, when to change the robot's brushes, and why proper care of your robot is an investment in smooth and efficient operation.
Why your robot vacuum cleaner needs to be serviced: top reasons
Waybot cleaning robots are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems, electromechanical assemblies, sensors and batteries. Continuous operation without maintenance leads to wear and tear and malfunctions:
SLAM navigation loses accuracy if the lidars and cameras are not cleaned.
Brushes wear out and cleaning efficiency decreases dramatically.
Dirty filters cause the motor to overheat.
The battery loses capacity if it is not monitored.
Having systematic maintenance reduces the likelihood of such problems. If you regularly clean, check and replace the right components, your robot will work consistently for years.
Daily and weekly care: what the operator needs to do
Daily care of the Waybot robot
After each complete cleaning cycle, you should:
After each complete cleaning cycle, you should:
Wash the tank with dirty water and dry it thoroughly.
Clean the filters to prevent them from clogging with dust and debris.
Remove hair, wool and small debris from rollers and brushes.
Wipe the cameras and lidar with a dry cloth.
Inspect the charging station for contamination and normal contact operation.
These actions take no more than 10-15 minutes and can be performed by an ordinary operator.
Care once a week
At least once every 7 days is recommended:
Check all module mountings and bolted connections.
Inspect drives, wheels and chassis for wear.
Check the free running and tension of belts, if fitted.
Clean hard-to-reach internal components such as ventilation grilles.
If the robot is operating in a dusty or humid environment, such as a warehouse or shopping center, it is best to do these checks more frequently.
Inspect drives, wheels and chassis for wear.
Check the free running and tension of belts, if fitted.
Clean hard-to-reach internal components such as ventilation grilles.
If the robot is operating in a dusty or humid environment, such as a warehouse or shopping center, it is best to do these checks more frequently.
Care once a week
At least once every 7 days is recommended:
Check all module mountings and bolted connections.
Inspect drives, wheels and chassis for wear.
Check the free running and tension of belts, if fitted.
Clean hard-to-reach internal components such as ventilation grilles.
If the robot is operating in a dusty or humid environment, such as a warehouse or shopping center, it is best to do these checks more frequently.
Inspect drives, wheels and chassis for wear.
Check the free running and tension of belts, if fitted.
Clean hard-to-reach internal components such as ventilation grilles.
If the robot is operating in a dusty or humid environment, such as a warehouse or shopping center, it is best to do these checks more frequently.
- Scheduled maintenance: when and what it includes
- The Waybot cleaning robot maintenance includes not only visual inspection and cleaning, but also in-depth diagnostics. As a rule, routine maintenance is carried out every 3-6 months or after a certain number of motor hours (on average - from 250 to 500, depending on the model).
- Here are the operations performed as part of routine maintenance:
- Testing of all navigation modules, including lidars, cameras, altitude difference sensors and gyroscopes.
- Firmware and software update (if remote update via Waybot Control is enabled).
- Checking the battery status, measuring its real capacity and restoring the charge balance.
- Calibration of the SLAM navigation system, especially if the robot has started to plot routes incorrectly.
- Replacement of worn components - brushes, filters, consumable seals and belts.
- Checking the condition of internal connections and the tightness of the housing, especially important for models with a wet cleaning function.
When to change the brushes on your robot and why it's important
Brushes are one of the key elements of a cleaning robot. They come into daily contact with dirty surfaces, collect dust, fine debris and hair by friction, and therefore lose their effectiveness over time.
There are several signs that the brushes need replacement:
They have become visually shaggy, lost their shape.
The robot leaves streaks of dust or streaks after a pass.
The device makes new sounds that resemble scraping.
In the Waybot Control interface, messages appear about the need to replace consumables.
The frequency of replacement depends on the operating conditions:
In shopping centers and offices with smooth surfaces - approximately every 2-3 months.
In warehouses with dust, sand and concrete floors - perhaps every month.
It's important not to pull to the extreme. Worn brushes not only clean worse, but can also damage the floor covering, especially if large debris gets on the roller.
Brushes are one of the key elements of a cleaning robot. They come into daily contact with dirty surfaces, collect dust, fine debris and hair by friction, and therefore lose their effectiveness over time.
There are several signs that the brushes need replacement:
They have become visually shaggy, lost their shape.
The robot leaves streaks of dust or streaks after a pass.
The device makes new sounds that resemble scraping.
In the Waybot Control interface, messages appear about the need to replace consumables.
The frequency of replacement depends on the operating conditions:
In shopping centers and offices with smooth surfaces - approximately every 2-3 months.
In warehouses with dust, sand and concrete floors - perhaps every month.
It's important not to pull to the extreme. Worn brushes not only clean worse, but can also damage the floor covering, especially if large debris gets on the roller.
Who is responsible for the maintenance of the robot
There are two options: the customer provides the maintenance himself (if there are competent employees) or signs a service contract with Waybot Robotics.
Self-service
Suitable for companies that have:
technical personnel who know how to work with the equipment;
a staff of operators trained by the manufacturer;
access to original spare parts and accessories.
In this case, the manufacturer provides instructions, and the client independently controls the timing and scope of work.
Service support from Waybot
If you want to focus on operation and results rather than technical details, it is better to conclude a service contract with the manufacturer or an official partner. The contract includes:
regular scheduled maintenance;
on-site service inspections;
replacement of consumables and components;
software updates and function settings;
remote diagnostics via Waybot Control.
This is especially relevant for large facilities with several robots: retail chains, logistics terminals, medical centers.
There are two options: the customer provides the maintenance himself (if there are competent employees) or signs a service contract with Waybot Robotics.
Self-service
Suitable for companies that have:
technical personnel who know how to work with the equipment;
a staff of operators trained by the manufacturer;
access to original spare parts and accessories.
In this case, the manufacturer provides instructions, and the client independently controls the timing and scope of work.
Service support from Waybot
If you want to focus on operation and results rather than technical details, it is better to conclude a service contract with the manufacturer or an official partner. The contract includes:
regular scheduled maintenance;
on-site service inspections;
replacement of consumables and components;
software updates and function settings;
remote diagnostics via Waybot Control.
This is especially relevant for large facilities with several robots: retail chains, logistics terminals, medical centers.
How Waybot Control works remotely
When you use Waybot robots integrated into a cloud-based control platform, you have a variety of tools to keep track of your robot's health:
Notifications when brushes, filters and other parts need to be replaced.
Automated hour counting and maintenance scheduling.
Remote diagnostics and error detection, even if the robot is running at night or on another floor.
History of all replacements and maintenance for each piece of equipment.
Waybot Control allows you to control a fleet of dozens of machines from one office or management office. This is especially convenient when robots work at sites in different cities.
When you use Waybot robots integrated into a cloud-based control platform, you have a variety of tools to keep track of your robot's health:
Notifications when brushes, filters and other parts need to be replaced.
Automated hour counting and maintenance scheduling.
Remote diagnostics and error detection, even if the robot is running at night or on another floor.
History of all replacements and maintenance for each piece of equipment.
Waybot Control allows you to control a fleet of dozens of machines from one office or management office. This is especially convenient when robots work at sites in different cities.
The Consequences of Ignoring Maintenance: What You Can Lose
Many customers initially ignore maintenance until they encounter real problems. Here's what can happen in the absence of a systematic approach:
The robot will become disoriented, lose its bearings, go off course, crash into walls.
The suction power and quality of cleaning decreases - you have to restart the robot.
The battery wears out and autonomy decreases.
There is a need for expensive repairs.
The manufacturer's warranty is lost.
If you use cleaning robots to service paid areas, such as shopping centers or hotels, such failures can cause reputational and financial losses.
Many customers initially ignore maintenance until they encounter real problems. Here's what can happen in the absence of a systematic approach:
The robot will become disoriented, lose its bearings, go off course, crash into walls.
The suction power and quality of cleaning decreases - you have to restart the robot.
The battery wears out and autonomy decreases.
There is a need for expensive repairs.
The manufacturer's warranty is lost.
If you use cleaning robots to service paid areas, such as shopping centers or hotels, such failures can cause reputational and financial losses.
Conclusion: Maintenance is your investment in a smooth cleaning
If you already use or are just planning to purchase a Waybot industrial robot, consider a maintenance plan in advance. Regular maintenance of your robot vacuum cleaner, timely firmware updates, knowing when to change the brushes on your robot, and utilizing the full capabilities of the Waybot Control interface are not a cost, but a guarantee of consistency, quality, and efficiency.
Proper care of your robotic scrubber will extend its life for years, and in high volume environments it will quickly pay for itself. Automated cleaning has maximum effect only if the automation is also properly monitored.
Don't risk the equipment - entrust the maintenance to professionals or set up your own maintenance system now.
If you already use or are just planning to purchase a Waybot industrial robot, consider a maintenance plan in advance. Regular maintenance of your robot vacuum cleaner, timely firmware updates, knowing when to change the brushes on your robot, and utilizing the full capabilities of the Waybot Control interface are not a cost, but a guarantee of consistency, quality, and efficiency.
Proper care of your robotic scrubber will extend its life for years, and in high volume environments it will quickly pay for itself. Automated cleaning has maximum effect only if the automation is also properly monitored.
Don't risk the equipment - entrust the maintenance to professionals or set up your own maintenance system now.
