Design of Multipurpose Floor Cleaning Machine

Despite numerous instances showcasing the advantages of deploying floor cleaning robots for structural maintenance, standard platforms encounter performance drawbacks due to their fixed design, which hampers navigation and access. The newly designed robot, capable of altering its shape in response to environmental stimuli, offers improved coverage by adopting seven different configurations. This study evaluates the coverage performance of the robot and compares it with two commonly used fixed morphology platforms. Additionally, the traditional mechanically operated floor cleaning machine, extensively utilized in various commercial settings, operates without external energy sources and is designed to clean both dry and wet floors efficiently, prioritizing cost reduction, environmental friendliness, and ease of handling. While the benefits of utilizing floor cleaning robots for structural maintenance are well-established, standard platforms face performance challenges due to their fixed design, limiting their maneuverability and accessibility. Introducing a novel robot capable of morphological adaptation based on environmental cues, this study explores its effectiveness in maximizing coverage area by assuming seven distinct configurations. Comparative analysis with two prevalent fixed morphology platforms sheds light on the performance improvements offered by the designed robot. Furthermore, the widespread use of mechanically operated floor cleaning machines across various commercial settings highlights their energy-independent operation and efficient cleaning of both dry and wet floors, underscoring their cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and user-friendly design principles.