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Peculiarities of operation of robot cleaners in 24-hour establishments
Modern cleaning technologies are steadily entering the daily practice of high-traffic facilities. Cleaning automation is especially relevant in 24-hour facilities, from shopping malls to hotels, where constant cleanliness is important without compromising the comfort of guests.
This is where a 24/7 robotic scrubber is most effective. It is able to work on a 24/7 schedule, ensuring sanitary standards even at night when staff are resting.
This is where a 24/7 robotic scrubber is most effective. It is able to work on a 24/7 schedule, ensuring sanitary standards even at night when staff are resting.
1. Autonomy and ability to operate for long periods without recharging
A robot floor cleaner that operates 24/7 must be completely autonomous—otherwise, constant stops for recharging will negate its effectiveness. Modern models are equipped with powerful batteries designed for 4–8 hours of continuous operation in standard mode. To achieve a 24-hour cycle, several replaceable robots are usually used, or one robot is connected to automatic recharging stations.
In addition, advanced robots can independently return to the docking station, where they not only recharge, but also clean the system, empty the dirty water tanks, and refill them with clean water. This eliminates the need for night staff.
Such functions allow the equipment to be used in hotels, shopping centers, and medical facilities, where cleaning must be carried out continuously and without interruption.
2. Low noise level
Noise level is a critically important parameter when operating a robot in hotels, 24-hour clinics, or shopping centers. If the equipment is loud, it will disturb customers and disrupt the peace of the building's occupants. That is why models designed for night cleaning are developed with maximum noise reduction in mind.
The average noise level of Waybot professional robots is no more than 55 dB, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. This level is considered comfortable even in areas requiring increased silence: hotel corridors, wards, waiting areas, and reception areas.
In addition, brushless motors are used, and the body is structurally isolated from vibrations. All this makes night cleaning not only possible but also practically invisible to those around.
3. Spacious water and dirt tanks
Large facilities require long-term continuous operation, which means large tank capacities. The standard configuration of a professional floor cleaning robot for round-the-clock operation includes:
a clean water tank with a capacity of 10 to 15 liters;
a dirty water tank with a capacity of 12 to 20 liters.
These volumes allow you to service areas of several thousand square meters without refueling. And in combination with an automatic water replacement docking station (where the robot connects itself to the water supply and sewerage system), the process becomes fully automatic.
The presence of spacious tanks reduces the frequency of interaction with the robot and makes it possible to work the entire shift without being distracted by maintenance.
4. Reliable navigation in low light conditions
Robot floor cleaners for round-the-clock operation must be able to “see” in the dark. This is facilitated by technologies that provide stable spatial orientation:
lidars — laser scanners that create an accurate 3D map of the room;
infrared sensors — allow the robot to “notice” obstacles in complete darkness;
ultrasonic sensors — detect glass and transparent obstacles;
3D cameras — identify complex objects and “understand” their shape.
This system ensures maximum precision even in poorly lit corridors, warehouses, and parking lots. The device does not bump into furniture, stray from its route, or injure people — which is especially important in 24-hour establishments with constant traffic.
It also uses a temporary obstacle avoidance function: the robot “understands” when an object appears in its path and builds a detour route without disrupting the cleaning schedule.
5. Remote control capability
In a 24/7 environment, it is extremely important to be able to control the device remotely — especially during night shifts when staff presence is minimal. All modern Waybot robots connect to a cloud-based control system that is accessible via a tablet, smartphone, or computer.
What remote control offers:
the ability to start or stop the robot on a schedule or manually;
change routes and priority areas in real time;
track the status of the device: battery charge, water level, presence of errors;
receive cleaning reports, including routes traveled, operating time, and coverage percentage;
set up a flexible schedule by zone: night cleaning of corridors, daytime cleaning of lobbies, etc.
This allows the dispatcher to control an entire fleet of robots from a single interface, even when away from the facility. This is especially convenient for cleaning companies and building managers.
A robot floor cleaner that operates 24/7 must be completely autonomous—otherwise, constant stops for recharging will negate its effectiveness. Modern models are equipped with powerful batteries designed for 4–8 hours of continuous operation in standard mode. To achieve a 24-hour cycle, several replaceable robots are usually used, or one robot is connected to automatic recharging stations.
In addition, advanced robots can independently return to the docking station, where they not only recharge, but also clean the system, empty the dirty water tanks, and refill them with clean water. This eliminates the need for night staff.
Such functions allow the equipment to be used in hotels, shopping centers, and medical facilities, where cleaning must be carried out continuously and without interruption.
2. Low noise level
Noise level is a critically important parameter when operating a robot in hotels, 24-hour clinics, or shopping centers. If the equipment is loud, it will disturb customers and disrupt the peace of the building's occupants. That is why models designed for night cleaning are developed with maximum noise reduction in mind.
The average noise level of Waybot professional robots is no more than 55 dB, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. This level is considered comfortable even in areas requiring increased silence: hotel corridors, wards, waiting areas, and reception areas.
In addition, brushless motors are used, and the body is structurally isolated from vibrations. All this makes night cleaning not only possible but also practically invisible to those around.
3. Spacious water and dirt tanks
Large facilities require long-term continuous operation, which means large tank capacities. The standard configuration of a professional floor cleaning robot for round-the-clock operation includes:
a clean water tank with a capacity of 10 to 15 liters;
a dirty water tank with a capacity of 12 to 20 liters.
These volumes allow you to service areas of several thousand square meters without refueling. And in combination with an automatic water replacement docking station (where the robot connects itself to the water supply and sewerage system), the process becomes fully automatic.
The presence of spacious tanks reduces the frequency of interaction with the robot and makes it possible to work the entire shift without being distracted by maintenance.
4. Reliable navigation in low light conditions
Robot floor cleaners for round-the-clock operation must be able to “see” in the dark. This is facilitated by technologies that provide stable spatial orientation:
lidars — laser scanners that create an accurate 3D map of the room;
infrared sensors — allow the robot to “notice” obstacles in complete darkness;
ultrasonic sensors — detect glass and transparent obstacles;
3D cameras — identify complex objects and “understand” their shape.
This system ensures maximum precision even in poorly lit corridors, warehouses, and parking lots. The device does not bump into furniture, stray from its route, or injure people — which is especially important in 24-hour establishments with constant traffic.
It also uses a temporary obstacle avoidance function: the robot “understands” when an object appears in its path and builds a detour route without disrupting the cleaning schedule.
5. Remote control capability
In a 24/7 environment, it is extremely important to be able to control the device remotely — especially during night shifts when staff presence is minimal. All modern Waybot robots connect to a cloud-based control system that is accessible via a tablet, smartphone, or computer.
What remote control offers:
the ability to start or stop the robot on a schedule or manually;
change routes and priority areas in real time;
track the status of the device: battery charge, water level, presence of errors;
receive cleaning reports, including routes traveled, operating time, and coverage percentage;
set up a flexible schedule by zone: night cleaning of corridors, daytime cleaning of lobbies, etc.
This allows the dispatcher to control an entire fleet of robots from a single interface, even when away from the facility. This is especially convenient for cleaning companies and building managers.
Conclusion: the future of cleaning lies with 24/7 robots
Today, the use of robots for 24/7 cleaning is no longer an innovation — it is becoming the new norm for facilities that operate around the clock. Robotic cleaning technologies have proven their effectiveness in practice: nighttime cleaning is successfully used in shopping centers, hotels, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and other high-traffic areas.
Cleaning robots provide stable and predictable results. While human staff can get tired, sick, or make mistakes, a floor cleaning robot, especially one designed for round-the-clock operation, follows a strictly defined route and algorithm. This reduces dependence on external factors and ensures high-quality cleaning on a consistent basis.
The transition to round-the-clock robotic cleaning offers facility owners and management companies a number of obvious advantages:
Guaranteed cleanliness and hygiene. Regardless of the time of day, the robot is able to maintain cleanliness in high-traffic areas, including restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevator areas, and food courts.
Cost optimization. Instead of hiring night staff or paying for overtime, you can use a robot that works without breaks or vacations. The investment in the technology usually pays for itself within 12–18 months.
Reduced risk of errors and failures. A robot floor cleaner that works around the clock does not forget its tasks, does not get distracted, and does not make mistakes. It creates a predictable, transparent, and controllable process.
Increased prestige and trust in the brand. Cleaning with modern technology creates a positive visual effect: visitors see the attention to cleanliness and perceive the company as technologically advanced and customer-oriented.
It is especially important that robots are becoming more accessible. If five years ago they were a rarity, today they can not only be purchased but also rented on a monthly basis. This makes the introduction of automatic cleaning possible even for small businesses — cafes, beauty salons, small hotels, and shops.
Taking all this into account, we can confidently say that the future of commercial cleaning lies with robots, especially in 24/7 mode. The development of navigation systems, noise reduction, integration with cloud platforms, and automation of refueling/cleaning make these “smart assistants” the ideal choice for facilities of any size and profile.
If your organization operates around the clock, switching to robotic cleaning at night and during the day is not only profitable but also strategically justified. It is an investment not only in cleanliness but also in the sustainability, reputation, and efficiency of your business.
Today, the use of robots for 24/7 cleaning is no longer an innovation — it is becoming the new norm for facilities that operate around the clock. Robotic cleaning technologies have proven their effectiveness in practice: nighttime cleaning is successfully used in shopping centers, hotels, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and other high-traffic areas.
Cleaning robots provide stable and predictable results. While human staff can get tired, sick, or make mistakes, a floor cleaning robot, especially one designed for round-the-clock operation, follows a strictly defined route and algorithm. This reduces dependence on external factors and ensures high-quality cleaning on a consistent basis.
The transition to round-the-clock robotic cleaning offers facility owners and management companies a number of obvious advantages:
Guaranteed cleanliness and hygiene. Regardless of the time of day, the robot is able to maintain cleanliness in high-traffic areas, including restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevator areas, and food courts.
Cost optimization. Instead of hiring night staff or paying for overtime, you can use a robot that works without breaks or vacations. The investment in the technology usually pays for itself within 12–18 months.
Reduced risk of errors and failures. A robot floor cleaner that works around the clock does not forget its tasks, does not get distracted, and does not make mistakes. It creates a predictable, transparent, and controllable process.
Increased prestige and trust in the brand. Cleaning with modern technology creates a positive visual effect: visitors see the attention to cleanliness and perceive the company as technologically advanced and customer-oriented.
It is especially important that robots are becoming more accessible. If five years ago they were a rarity, today they can not only be purchased but also rented on a monthly basis. This makes the introduction of automatic cleaning possible even for small businesses — cafes, beauty salons, small hotels, and shops.
Taking all this into account, we can confidently say that the future of commercial cleaning lies with robots, especially in 24/7 mode. The development of navigation systems, noise reduction, integration with cloud platforms, and automation of refueling/cleaning make these “smart assistants” the ideal choice for facilities of any size and profile.
If your organization operates around the clock, switching to robotic cleaning at night and during the day is not only profitable but also strategically justified. It is an investment not only in cleanliness but also in the sustainability, reputation, and efficiency of your business.
