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Oct 2026
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1-5
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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JSPM's Bhivrabai sawant Polytechnic
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JSPM's Bhivrabai sawant Polytechnic
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JSPM's Bhivrabai sawant Polytechnic
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JSPM's Bhivrabai sawant Polytechnic
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JSPM's Bhivrabai sawant Polytechnic
The increasing demand for automated cleaning solutions has encouraged the development of intelligent robotic systems capable of reducing manual effort and improving cleaning efficiency. Conventional vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning robots primarily depend on electrical energy supplied through rechargeable batteries, which require periodic charging from external power sources. Integrating solar energy into robotic cleaning systems offers a potential approach to improving energy sustainability and reducing dependence on grid electricity. This review paper examines the design principles, technologies, and applications of a solar-powered vacuum cleaner and floor-cleaning robot. The proposed system combines a photovoltaic panel, rechargeable battery, microcontroller, motor driver, suction mechanism, floor-mopping unit, and obstacle-detection sensors. Solar energy is converted into electrical energy and managed through a suitable charging and power-regulation circuit. A microcontroller coordinates robot movement, obstacle avoidance, vacuum operation, and floor-cleaning functions. The paper reviews relevant technologies, compares existing cleaning approaches, and discusses the benefits and limitations of solar-assisted robotic cleaning. Particular attention is given to energy management, cleaning performance, navigation, system cost, and practical implementation. The proposed concept is suitable for small indoor spaces, laboratories, offices, and educational demonstrations. Solar assistance may improve energy utilization when adequate sunlight is available, although indoor photovoltaic performance and the limited surface area of a mobile robot remain important design challenges.
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The hardware provides the physical movement, energy supply, sensing, and cleaning capabilities of the robot, while the software coordinates these components to achieve automated operation. Integrating a photovoltaic charging system with battery-powered cleaning mechanisms can support more sustainable energy use. The reliability of the complete system depends on suitable component selection, correct electrical interfacing, effective control logic, and experimental validation of cleaning performance and energy consumption.
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10/13/2026
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