International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
e-ISSN: 2395-0056
Volume: 12 Issue: 06 | Jun 2025
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Low Cost Floor Swabbing BOT Ms Bharathi Rao, Gautham S P, Joseph Luvis Siddi, Manoj Kumar 1Assistant Professor, Dept of EEE, St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India 2,3,4 UG Student, Dept of EEE, St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
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Existing low-cost cleaning robots often suffer from issues such as inefficient obstacle navigation, poor durability, and inadequate cleaning performance. Several studies emphasize the importance of continuous airflow in cleaning efficiency and compact design for corner cleaning. Among microcontrollers, the Arduino Mega is noted for its high pin count and processing capabilities, while the L298N motor driver is preferred for its current handling and thermal protection. Motor selection plays a key role, with high RPM motors used for suction and low-speed, high-torque motors for mopping.
With the advancement of technology, mobile robots have garnered major attention since they play a huge role in our day-to-day lives due to their effectiveness in assisting humans. The cleaning robots which are already available in the market help in minimizing the human effort but are not affordable by all classes of the society. This paper presents the design and development of an affordable and efficient floor swabbing robot intended for domestic and light industrial use. The BOT integrates dry and wet cleaning functionalities and can be operated manually via Bluetooth or follow a programmed path. Emphasis was placed on cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and user customization. The developed system demonstrates satisfactory performance in typical residential environments and provides a foundation for further research in robotic cleaning solutions.
A low cost, autonomous, water efficient mopping bot was successfully designed using ultrasonic sensors, Arduino Uno, servo motors and motor driver. Simulation was done using Proteus Design Suite. This can be used in homes, hospitals, and factories to reduce human effort and risk [1]. The paper presents the design and development of an Autonomous Disinfection Robot (ADR) that performs vacuum cleaning, sanitiser mopping, and UV-C disinfection to eliminate pathogens from surfaces without human contact. It is designed to work autonomously or via voice-controlled manual mode, ensuring safe and efficient cleaning in both simple and complex environments such as hospitals, schools, and public spaces [2]. This paper proposes a human avoidance system for the robotic vacuum cleaner, enhancing its safety and interaction in human environments. Here Kinect sensor detects human position. During the avoidance minimum recorded distance is 323 mm [3].Design and development of a semi-automated floor cleaning machine capable of cleaning both wet and dry surfaces, especially in large areas like hospitals, colleges, and auditoriums is presented in this paper. The project aims to provide a costeffective, easy-to-use solution that reduces human effort, saves time, and improves cleanliness [4].Intelligent robotic vacuum cleaner (iDust) is tailored for uneven and unstructured environments. It Uses Arduino Uno (ATmega328) and DC geared motors with encoders for speed and direction control using PWM and H-bridge circuits [5].BLDC motors are better suitable than DC motors for efficient sunction in vaccum cleaners[6].
Key Words: cleaning BOT, Arduino Uno, motor driver, Blutooth module, Battery, Relay Module. 1. INTRODUCTION Robotic floor cleaners have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and labor-saving benefits. However, most commercial products are either expensive or lack the necessary features to handle complete cleaning, especially in corners and along edges. This project aims to bridge that gap by introducing a cost-effective floor swabbing bot that can sweep, mop, and dry floors efficiently. Household cleaning is a repetitive task carried out by several people every day. But if we consider the labor charges which they have to pay regularly, is expensive. The cleaning efficiency is also not adequate as robots which will affect the system in the long run. These problems can be avoided by using a cheaper and a reliable floor cleaning robot. A “Floor Swabbing Bot” is required for consumer environments. Design and development of an autonomous cleaning and mopping robot that does all the cleaning, mopping, and drying work with a simple press of a button is very much required. A robot which can be controlled both manually with the help of a mobile via Bluetooth and by training the path in which the robot should move (autonomous movement) is the necessary requirement. The main motto of the design is to make it affordable and suitable for the all types of users.
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There are a lot of bots available in market for floor cleaning, but there may be human as well as system error during cleaning of the floor. AI robots which are currently in the market are not suitable for cleaning all the corners. These machines are well suited to clean the rest of the house while
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