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20 December 2022

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Brooke Payne

The Top 5 Robotic Vacuum Cleaners for Commercial Use

A sophisticated new generation of robotic vacuum cleaners have arrived in Australia, and they are no longer limited to cleaning residential homes. Technology has advanced so rapidly in this sector that we now have robots that are capable of cleaning large commercial spaces including offices and factory sites.

Key Insights

There are numerous robotic vacuum cleaners on the market that are suitable for different commercial environments
New and enhanced features in some of the best robot vacuum cleaners include improved compact motor design, powerful suction and upgraded sensor technology
The price can vary considerably, depending on the size and technology in each machine

New and enhanced features in some of the best robot vacuum cleaners include improved compact motor design, powerful suction, upgraded sensor technology, as well as innovative applications to control the device from industry specific applications and devices.

To help you with choosing a robotic vacuum cleaner for your commercial site, we have put together a comparative guide so you can make an informed decision.

Makita Brushless Robotic Vacuum

Makita’s brushless robotic vacuum has been designed to tackle dirty floors in the commercial sector with its three-stage cleaning system. It features a pair of side brushes combined with a main brush and vacuum to capture debris with its 2.37-litre dust bin.

This unit features a main-brush-only and main-brush-plus-vacuum mode that allows it to sweep up larger debris without clogging the dust bin, making it a great tool for cleaning commercial floors that are littered with debris. Its works perfectly for cleaning large floor spaces of up to 500m2 with its two 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries, the Makita cleaning robot features a brushless motor design that increases cooling and optimises energy use.

Weight: 7.8kg

Runtime: 200-minutes

Performance: 500m2/hour

Cleaning Width: 200mm

HEPA filter: Yes

Recommended Retail Price: $1,748* (excluding batteries)

Brush Speed: Not available

i-team co-botic 1700

The i-team co-botic 1700 is a compact yet powerful programmable robotic vacuum that combines high-powered, medical-grade HEPA cleaning with long runtimes and innovative software that makes cleaning commercial floors a simple, hands-free task. Powered by a high-capacity battery pack, the co-botic 1700 also offers up to 270-minutes of runtime.

The powerful motor has been designed with advanced software to be as energy efficient as possible, using just 50W of energy while some its competitors use up to 1000W during operation.

Better still, the co-botic 1700 is powered by a smart application that allows you to control multiple units and receives industry-specific software and features that have been designed in collaboration with commercial clients.

Weight: 3.4kg

Runtime: 270-minutes or 24/7 with use of additional batteries and fast charging

Performance: 70-100m2/h

Cleaning Width: 350mm

HEPA Filter: Yes

Price: $1,249*

Brush Speed: 1300 RPM

A photo of a white and blue robotic vacuum cleaner and its docking station

Whiz Vacuum Sweeper

The Whiz autonomous sweeper features an array of high-tech sensors that are controlled with a smart application that gives the operator complete control. The Whiz robotic vacuum can clean up to 1,393m2 on a single charge thanks to its high-capacity 25Ah lithium-ion battery pack offering runtimes of up to three-hours.

The large package offers a cleaning capacity rated at 500m2 per hour combined with HEPA filtration and a large 4-litre dust bag. Featuring a 3D camera and onboard LIDAR sensor, the Whiz robotic vacuum is able to scout its surroundings and adapt to humans and obstacles like workbenches and furniture while mapping your environment.

Weight: 30kg

Runtime: 180-minutes

Performance: 557m2/hour

Cleaning Width: 455mm

HEPA Filter: Yes

Price: $36,540*

Brush Speed: Not available

LeoVac Robotic Vacuum

The LeoVac takes the term robotic vacuum very literally, having been designed to look like a sleek and stylish robot designed specifically to clean your floors. It’s not all style over substance, though, because the LeoVac features no less than five sonar sensors, a depth camera, and LIDAR sensor to map out its surroundings and keep track of obstacles in your environment while offering convenient night-time cleaning.

The LeoVac offers a cleaning width rated at 450mm, which is combined with a 2.3-litre dust bin that lends itself perfectly to the purpose of cleaning large floor areas in offices and commercial worksites.

Weight: 115kg

Runtime: 600-minutes

Performance: Not available

Cleaning Width: 450mm

HEPA Filter: Yes

Price: Not available

Brush Speed: Not available

Karcher Kira CV 60/1 Autonomous Robotic Vacuum

The Karcher Kira autonomous robotic vacuum features a large, unique large ride-on design that allows the operator to take control, while offering the flexibility of a host of sensors and a connected smartphone app for the operator. The Kira’s large stature lends itself perfectly to cleaning large floor spaces in the commercial sector thanks to its high-capacity lithium-ion battery and wide cleaning path that is said to offer vacuuming performance equivalent to a football field in three-hours.

The brains of the Karcher robotic vacuum features an artificial intelligence system that maps out large areas and even learns to improve its cleaning potential over time, making it a great robotic vacuum specifically for the commercial sector.

Weight: 385kg

Runtime: Not applicable

Performance: 1,672m2/hr

Cleaning Width: 600mm

HEPA Filter: Yes

Price: Not available

Brush Speed: Not available

Read more in our article on top 5 commercial cordless vacuum cleaners 2024

For more information on the i-team co-botic commercial robotic vacuum cleaner click here .

*Prices are correct on article publish date and may be subject to change as per manufacturer or supplier discretion