Can robots take the elevator? The solution for multi-floor automation.

In the era of urban densification, the majority of buildings, whether office buildings, shopping centers, or hotels, span multiple floors. This architectural reality poses a significant challenge for the automation of cleaning and delivery services. For a robot to operate autonomously and efficiently throughout an entire building, it must be able to navigate between different levels. This is where the crucial issue of elevator integration comes into play.

A common challenge for autonomous robots

For a cleaning or service robot, the inability to change floors significantly limits its usefulness. It would be confined to a single work area. While floor navigation is now well-understood, autonomous movement within a multi-level building requires seamless integration with the elevator control system.

Elevator integration has always been a major challenge for robots, each type of elevator has its own specifications, making a universal solution difficult to implement.

The solution: wireless communication with the elevator

At Fractal Robotics Solutions, we have a solution to overcome this barrier: the robot sends a wireless signal to a control system located directly in the elevator panel, which in turn activates the button for the desired floor. This has the effect of simulating a button press without the robot having to physically do it.

This simple yet ingenious approach is the key to multi-floor autonomy. It requires no major changes to the building infrastructure, making it universally compatible with most existing elevator systems. We have already successfully integrated into multiple environments, proving the solution's effectiveness.

To see this technology in action, watch our video showing the robot taking the elevator autonomously: CC1 taking the elevator.

The Benefits of Multi-Floor Automation

This ability to navigate between floors revolutionizes the efficiency of cleaning and service robots. A single robot can now:

• Clean several floors of an office building overnight.

• Deliver mail or supplies to various departments within a corporate office.

• Providing services in a hotel, from reception to the top floor of the suites.

Investment in a robot is maximized because it can cover a much wider work area. This is a major step forward in the complete automation of services in commercial and industrial buildings.

Ready to boost your productivity?

If you're looking to improve the efficiency of your cleaning and service operations, our elevator integration solution may be the answer. Contact our team of experts today for a personalized consultation. We'll help you assess your needs and integrate the perfect robot for your environment, regardless of the number of floors.