The autonomous robot that cleans entire warehouses arrives in Israel

Robotize has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with the Swiss robotics company Kemaro, bringing the K900, a versatile autonomous cleaning robot for logistics warehouses, to Israel. Demonstrations of the robot have recently begun at some of the country's leading companies, including Osem, Strauss, Elbit, Iscar, Tempo, HP, and others.

Under this agreement, Robotize—a division of Israel's leading IT company, Mitvach—will market the K900 autonomous cleaning robot. The K900 is designed to efficiently clean industrial waste and dirt in logistics warehouses, industrial areas, and commercial spaces. This robot, which joins Robotize's extensive range of robots already available in Israel, addresses the growing labor shortage in the industrial cleaning sector. It also complements the increasing integration of automated solutions in logistics warehouses and industrial plants.

Robotize, which assists companies in implementing and maximizing the potential of these solutions, has already begun negotiations to market the innovative robot to leading companies in Israel across the 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."