Design and Optimization of Automated Building Window Cleaner Using Arduino

Abstract

Window cleaning or washing was a tiresome, very time-consuming, and hazardous task to do. To mitigate the risks of manual window cleaning, fully automated robotic window cleaners are currently being developed. This study was implemented to optimize the design of the automated window-cleaning robot for high-rise buildings. The study only concentrates on developing a conceptual design that accomplishes the study's objectives. The movement system was calculated using the special kind of parallel machine called a cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) replaces stiff linkages with cables. On the other hand, a CDPR may be thought of as a dexterous lifting device that employs a number of cables to at least partially prevent a wobble of the weight. The components of CDPRs typically include a supporting structure, winches for winding the cables, and a payload to which the cables are fastened. A low-geared DC motor with a maximum speed of 60 rpm was considered for the design of the specialized pulley. The final design of the window cleaner device was 300mmx25mm and had a mass of 1.8 kg. After testing, the efficiency of the cleaning ability was 82.62%. The design was concluded to be optimized compared to previous automated building window cleaner designs presented in the study.