ARebo – Autonomous cleaning system for public transport
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the shortage of skilled workers in almost all sectors of the economy – including the cleaning of public transport. Vehicles used during the day are usually cleaned at night, with only a very narrow time window available.
To relieve and support the cleaning staff, the project is investigating the safe use of humanoid robotics. A robot that mimics humans can take over simple but repetitive and therefore physically demanding tasks and meet minimum cleaning requirements. This starts with emptying trash cans, vacuuming/mopping the floors, and cleaning the handrails and windows on the vehicle. The optimized cleaning process can increase the attractiveness of local public transport and ensure that vehicles can be used across the board, even during times of staff shortages.
Cetex Institut gGmbH's role in the project is to develop and implement cleaning modules adapted to humanoid robots and an overarching charging strategy. Other partners involved in the project are:
- autodeltass GmbH, Hainichen
- Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG, Dresden
- Ingenieurbüro Hannweber GmbH, Dresden
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau, Zwickau
Period: January 15, 2025 - December 31, 2027 | 100760001
The project is co-financed by the European Union and co-financed by tax revenue based on the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.
For further information on the project, please contact Tobias Djoleff (email: djoleff@cetex.de).