Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation
Remote Controlled Facade Cleaning
Remote Controlled Facade Cleaning Robot Filius
Berlin Central Train Station has a glass roof with an area of 28,000 m² that is cleaned by the remote controlled cleaning robot Filius developed by the Fraunhofer IFF. An operator controls the robot by remote controler.
A large roller brush efficiently and gently cleans over 150m² per hour. The cable winches integrated in the robots lay down the securing cable on the glass, enabling the robots to descend to a vertical position under the roof. Big balloon tires facilitate navigation around obstacles such as snow guards.
System Features
- Remote controlled cleaning robotEasily maneuvered
- Cleaning performance of over 150m²/h
- Secured by integrated cable winches
- Power and water are supplied by rooftop gantries