Robotic Vehicle Technology
Robotize has secured an exclusive distribution deal with Swiss robotics firm Kemaro, bringing the K900—a multifunctional autonomous cleaning robot for logistics warehouses—to Israel. Demonstrations of the K900 are already underway at top Israeli companies like Osem, Strauss, Elbit, Iscar, Tempo, HP, and others.
As part of this agreement, Robotize, a division of Israel’s leading IT company Mitvach, will market the K900 in Israel. This autonomous robot is engineered to efficiently clean industrial waste and debris in logistics warehouses, industrial zones, and commercial spaces. The K900 joins Robotize’s extensive lineup of robots already available in Israel, addressing the growing labor shortage in industrial cleaning. It also aligns with the rising trend of automation in logistics and industrial operations.
Robotize, known for helping companies adopt and optimize such technologies, has already begun discussions to bring the K900 to major players in Israel’s food, industry, technology, defense, and manufacturing sectors.
According to research firm SkyQuest, the warehouse robotics market is expected to grow from $6.1 billion in 2022 to $16.46 billion by 2031, with an annual growth rate of 13.2%. The world of logistics warehouses has seen a rapid shift toward automation in recent years. Robots now autonomously perform tasks such as transportation, picking, packing, and sorting, dramatically improving workflow efficiency in these warehouses. The demand for automation and efficiency continues to rise with the boom in eCommerce. However, one operational aspect has yet to achieve full automation: cleaning.
Data from Kemaro, which works with numerous clients in the logistics warehouse industry, shows that the annual cleaning cost per square meter in such a warehouse is estimated at €3.1, translating to approximately €30,000 per year for a 10,000-square-meter warehouse. Cleanliness is crucial, as the accumulation of dust and industrial dirt can damage machinery, compromise product quality, and pose safety risks to warehouse employees.
This is where the K900 comes into play. It has been specifically engineered to tackle the unique challenges of industrial spaces. The K900 is a compact robot, weighing around 32 kg and standing 35 cm tall. It is equipped with special brushes that allow it to clean tough dust and dirt, eliminating the need for daily washing. The robot features camera and LiDAR sensors, along with AI-based SLAM software, enabling it to navigate spaces without requiring special aids or installations. Its dimensions and design allow it to reach every corner and even clean under shelves. The K900 can clean approximately 1,000 square meters per hour, and its battery lasts for 5 hours of continuous operation.
Amnon Avi Guy, CEO of Robotize, commented: “Logistics warehouses are becoming increasingly efficient thanks to the integration of robots. However, given the challenging environment, there is still a need for an autonomous robotic solution that can efficiently handle cleaning tasks. After extensive market research, we signed an agreement with the Swiss company Kemaro, which has developed the most reliable and efficient solution. This is a significant development for the Israeli market, especially in light of the growing labor shortage in the cleaning sector.”
SOURCE: The Jerusalem Post
