Systems and methods are provided for automatically cleaning the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. The systems can include a motorized robot, cleaning element, and camera all communicatively linked to a processor. The processor can receive CAD information regarding the shape and size of the exterior surfaces of the vehicle to be cleaned along with information regarding the position of the motorized robot on the vehicle. The processor can then determine an efficient path for the motorized robot to travel across the vehicle surfaces. Along the course of its travel, the motorized robot can employ the cleaning element to remove dirt or other debris from the vehicle surface. The robot may comprise a material which enables the robot to temporarily adhere to the exterior surfaces of the vehicle, such as a suction cup or a magnet. The cleaning element may be a rotary brush or a squeegee. A vacuum or cleaning fluid outlet may be integrated into the robot. The cleaning fluid outlet may be linked to a cleaning fluid reservoir for supplying cleaning fluid to the robotic arm.


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    Title :

    Systems and methods for efficient automatic vehicle washing


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-11-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60S SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR , Warten, Reinigen, Instandsetzen, Unterstützen, Anheben oder Rangieren von Fahrzeugen, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen / B08B Reinigen allgemein , CLEANING IN GENERAL



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