Cleaning Robots

Autonomous cleaning robot pricing varies significantly by use case and performance class:

Entry Level (EUR 15,000-30,000 / USD 16,000-33,000): Compact models for areas up to 2,000 m2, suitable for offices and small retail spaces. Typical working widths of 400-550 mm.

Mid-Range (EUR 30,000-60,000 / USD 33,000-66,000): High-performance scrubber-dryers for medium areas (2,000-10,000 m2). Often with wet cleaning and multiple cleaning modes.

Industrial Grade (EUR 60,000-120,000+ / USD 66,000-132,000+): Large machines for warehouses, production halls, and airports. Working widths over 700 mm, tank volumes up to 100 liters, cleaning performance of 3,000+ m2/h.

Annual maintenance costs typically add 5-10% of the purchase price. Many manufacturers also offer leasing models from EUR 800-1,500/month.

Browse and compare all listed cleaning robots by price and specs on Botomix.

Warehouses and logistics centers have specific requirements:

Key Criteria:

• Cleaning Performance: Minimum 2,000 m2/h for economic operation
• Working Width: 650 mm or more for large areas
• Tank Size: At least 50 liters fresh water for extended operation
• Navigation: SLAM-based with LiDAR to avoid dynamic obstacles (forklifts, pallets)
• IP Rating: Minimum IP54 for dusty environments
• Climbing Ability: At least 5% gradient depending on floor conditions

Suitable Cleaning Methods:

• Scrubbing for sealed concrete floors
• Sweeping for coarse debris
• Combined cleaning for maximum efficiency

On Botomix, you can filter the robot catalog by area size, cleaning performance, and working width. Use our comparison tool to evaluate models side by side.

The economic threshold depends on several factors, but as a rule of thumb:

From approximately 1,000-1,500 m2 of daily cleaning area, an autonomous cleaning robot becomes economically viable.

Example Calculation (2,000 m2 office space):

• Manual cleaning: ~4 hours/day x EUR 15/h = EUR 60/day = ~EUR 15,600/year
• Robot (mid-range, EUR 40,000): Depreciation EUR 8,000/year + Maintenance EUR 3,000/year + Electricity EUR 500/year = EUR 11,500/year
• Annual savings: ~EUR 4,100
• Payback period: ~3-4 years

Additional benefits that factor into the calculation:

• Consistent cleaning quality, including nights and weekends
• Reduction in cleaning staff sick leave
• Data-driven cleaning logs for audits and compliance
• Staff can be redeployed to more complex tasks

Use the Botomix ROI Calculator to run a customized calculation for your facility.

Battery runtime varies significantly by model, cleaning mode, and battery capacity:

Typical Runtimes by Class:

• Compact Models: 2-4 hours (battery capacity 100-300 Wh)
• Mid-Range: 4-6 hours (300-600 Wh)
• Industrial Models: 6-10 hours (600-1,500 Wh)

Factors Affecting Runtime:

• Wet cleaning consumes more power than dry sweeping
• Higher speed reduces runtime
• Cold environments reduce battery capacity by 10-20%
• Lithium-ion batteries last 800-1,200 charge cycles (~3-5 years)

Charging Times:

• Standard charging: 3-6 hours
• Fast charging (supported models): 1.5-3 hours
• Some models support autonomous docking at the charging station

Find exact battery capacity, runtime, and charging times for each robot on the Botomix product pages.

Yes, most professional cleaning robots offer wet cleaning as a core function:

Available Cleaning Methods:

• Scrubbing: The most common method. The robot applies cleaning solution, scrubs the floor with rotating brushes or pads, and vacuums up the dirty water.
• Mopping: Damp cleaning with microfiber pads, ideal for sensitive floors.
• Sweeping: Dry cleaning with side brushes and suction.
• Combination: Some models offer sweeping + scrubbing in a single pass.

Technical Details:

• Fresh water tank: typically 10-100 liters depending on size
• Dirty water tank: usually equal or larger
• Detergent dosing: often automatically adjustable
• Water consumption: significantly less than manual cleaning (30-50% reduction)

Suitable Floor Types: Tiles, sealed concrete, epoxy, PVC, linoleum, and natural stone. Unsealed concrete and carpet require specialized models.

Filter by cleaning method in the Botomix catalog to find suitable models.

Noise level is an important factor, especially for deployment in offices, hotels, and hospitals:

Typical Noise Levels:

• Quiet Models: 55-62 dB(A) - comparable to a normal conversation
• Standard Models: 62-70 dB(A) - comparable to a vacuum cleaner on low setting
• Industrial Models: 70-78 dB(A) - comparable to a car engine at idle

For Reference:

• Whispered conversation: ~30 dB(A)
• Normal conversation: ~60 dB(A)
• Conventional vacuum cleaner: ~75-85 dB(A)

Recommendations by Deployment Location:

• Offices and hotels: Choose models under 65 dB(A)
• Hospitals: Under 60 dB(A), many offer a "Silent Mode"
• Warehouses/production: Noise level less relevant due to ambient noise

Many manufacturers offer programmable schedules so intensive cleaning can run during off-hours.

Find the noise level for each model on the Botomix product detail pages under technical specifications.