Turning Facility Management Metrics Into Actionable Insights
In modern facility management, the potential for useful data generation can be found around every corner. Autonomous floor cleaning robots generate worklogs and health status data; IoT sensors deliver foot-traffic, environmental, and building systems metrics; and task management platforms keep track of what custodial teams do and when. But raw data isn't enough on its own. The real value happens when those numbers are translated into insights—insights that equal smarter strategies, optimized resources, and real, measurable improvements.
How Autonomous Robots Keep Up With 24/7 Operations
Some facilities never sleep. Hospitals, warehouses, airports, and distribution centers run around the clock. And when operations don’t stop, neither does the demand for cleanliness. Floors get dirty, spills happen, and safety hazards pop up at all hours. Traditionally, custodial teams in these environments faced an uphill battle—limited staff, tight budgets, and the pressure of constant demand. Autonomous floor cleaning robots are rewriting this script, making it possible to maintain spotless, safe floors without slowing down operations.
Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robot Deployment at Scale
Autonomous floor cleaning robots are rapidly proving their value in facilities of every type, from hospitals to retail stores to distribution centers. For many organizations, the journey begins with a single unit deployed in one location. This “pilot robot” demonstrates proof of concept, showcases the technology’s capabilities, and begins to deliver measurable returns. That said, for larger facilities and companies with multiple locations, the true potential of robotic cleaning isn’t fully unlocked at the individual unit level. The real power of this technology emerges when robots are deployed at scale—not as isolated gadgets, but as an integral part of optimized operations.
How Floor Cleaning Robots Elevate the Role of Custodial Staff
“Clanker.” Dubbed "frontrunner” for word of the summer by NPR, it’s a somewhat tongue-in-cheek derogatory term for robots and AI that has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to social media. Used both in jest and anger, the word reveals a growing anxiety among the general public about the effects of automation on our way of life. Service robots, such as food delivery robots, automated floor scrubbers, and inventory management robots, are frequent recipients of this dubious epithet on social media. And it’s obvious that when many people think about automation, they picture machines replacing people. But in reality, service robots are merely useful tools enabling workers to do more with the time they have each day.
Which Floor Cleaning Robot is Right for Your Facility?
As more facilities shift toward automation, autonomous floor cleaning robots have stepped into the spotlight, and for good reason. They offer facilities of all sizes improved efficiency, real-time data, and consistent cleanliness with minimal human intervention. Whether you're managing a hospital, warehouse, school, or office building, choosing the right robot means matching the machine’s capabilities to your facility’s specific needs.
In this roundup, we’re highlighting the various units that make up the Pringle Robotics suite of autonomous floor cleaning robots—each tailored for different environments and workflows.
How Pringle NOC Gives Facilities Real-Time Visibility and Control
Whether your facility is tasked with managing a fleet of autonomous service robots or a standalone unit, getting the best results isn’t only a question of having cutting-edge hardware. It also comes down to how well you can track, optimize, and support those machines to ensure peak performance, maximize ROI, and scale operations sustainably. That’s where Pringle NOC (Network Operations Center) comes in.
Why Facilities Can No Longer Ignore the Efficiency Gains of These Impressive Machines
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In a competitive landscape where operational efficiency can make or break an organization, facilities are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, rising costs, and growing cleanliness standards are pushing facility managers to explore smarter ways of working. Among the most effective solutions emerging today are autonomous floor cleaning robots. It’s no longer a question of if these robots should be adopted, but when. For many facilities, the answer is now.
Floor Cleaning and Internal Transport are Standout Benefits
While robotics in manufacturing is nothing new, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are quickly becoming essential players on the factory floor. From maintaining cleanliness in large warehouses to transporting materials across vast facilities, AMRs are changing how businesses think about operational efficiency.
How Athletic Facilities Can Win Big with Floor Cleaning Robots
Indoor athletic facilities are at the heart of the booming sports and fitness industry, and serve as important training and gameplay centers for not only professional and collegiate sports, but youth, club and recreational sports as well. These indoor facilities see high traffic year round, and keeping the courts and playing surfaces clean is essential for safety, aesthetics, and overall user experience. But, as anyone in charge of these facilities knows, traditional cleaning methods often fall short.
MT1 REVOLUTIONIZES FLOOR CLEANING FOR PREMIER TENNIS CLUB
“The MT1 Easily Pays for Itself in a Year”
Grand Rapids Racquet + Fitness in Grand Rapids, MI, is a premier tennis club that develops champion level athletes while also supporting a growing community of pickleball enthusiasts, racquetball lovers, and body builders. At such a renowned destination for indoor racquet sports in southwest Michigan, keeping the center’s 8 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, and 4 racquetball courts clean and ready for play is a top priority for Director of Tennis Operations, Tom Walker.
Earlier this month the facility management industry recognized World FM Day to “celebrate the important contributions and achievements of the facility management community, and the positive impact the profession has on our lives.” As automation has quickly swept through industry after industry, facilities management has also begun realizing the benefits of robotic assistance—particularly in the area of floor cleaning. Let’s take a look at six of the biggest benefits facilities can expect when integrating this helpful technology into their operations.
Get the Most Out of Your Floor Cleaning Robot With Regular Maintenance
Autonomous floor cleaning robots are revolutionizing cleaning and maintenance for facilities across industries. By taking over repetitive floor cleaning for human workers, these machines improve facility cleanliness, increase efficiency, and even boost job satisfaction. But in order for facilities to get the most out of their floor cleaning robots, they need to be sure to not take them for granted. While these helpful machines do work autonomously, regular maintenance is the key to ensuring optimal performance and longevity. If you want to maximize your investment in robotic floor cleaners, a proactive maintenance strategy is not optional—it’s essential.
The Science Behind Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots
Floor cleaning robots are becoming a game changer for facilities, from warehouses and retail stores to hospitals and stadiums. But have you ever wondered how these autonomous machines manage to clean efficiently without missing a spot—or crashing into walls and furniture? It’s not magic; it’s technology. Let’s break down the science behind how floor cleaning robots navigate complex spaces, do the dirty work, and maximize efficiency for facilities that need to stay clean.
In the midst of inflation and fierce competition for workers, businesses are looking for ways to get more done with the resources they have. One of the biggest challenges? Labor. Finding, training, and retaining employees is a costly and time-consuming process, especially for roles that require repetitive, physically demanding tasks like cleaning and logistics. With automation creeping into every industry, business owners and facility managers are keen to see if automating some of these tasks can provide a solid ROI. But what if ROI is the wrong metric? Let’s take a look at the metric that really helps facilities do more with the staff they already have—Return on Labor.
THE BEST ROBOTICS PARTNER IS ONE THAT DOESN’T SELL ROBOTS
Customer Success Demands So Much More
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We know what you’re thinking. A robotics company that doesn’t sell robots? Ok, we’re being a bit tongue-in-cheek here. We do sell robots, as our many satisfied customers can attest. But we don’t only sell robots; or at least, the sale of a piece of machinery isn’t our primary focus. What is? Supporting our customers, and ensuring that their leap into automation sticks the landing.
Why Autonomous Cleaning is the Solution for Short-Staffed Facilities
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While the current unemployment rate remains low, hovering around 4%, hiring, staffing and retention within the janitorial field remain a key concern for facility managers. Factors such as an aging workforce, high turnover rates, and the broader impacts of the "Great Resignation" have exacerbated labor shortages in this essential field. This scarcity not only increases operational costs as wages rise in a bid to hire enough workers, but also compromises the quality and consistency of facility cleaning overall. In response to these challenges, facilities across the spectrum have begun embracing autonomous cleaning robots as a practical solution to bridge the labor gap and enhance operational efficiency.
Automated Cleaning Protects Health, Safety and Property within Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Warehouses and distribution centers are the backbone of modern supply chains, yet they face unique challenges in maintaining cleanliness. From managing high traffic in loading docks to dealing with dust and debris in storage and product handling areas, cleanliness is critical for operational efficiency, worker safety, and product integrity. A clean environment reduces accidents, improves air quality, and ensures compliance with industry regulations—factors that directly impact productivity and profitability. As these facilities grow larger and busier, adopting effective cleaning strategies is more important than ever to meet the demands of an increasingly fast-paced logistics industry.
These Facts About Improved Facility Management Through Robotic Automation Will Cheer You Up
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Let’s face it—winter can be rough. The days are shorter, the weather’s dreary, and facility managers everywhere face some of the year’s toughest cleaning challenges during this season. That’s why we’re lightening up the mood with some good news to ponder during these winter doldrums. Robotic automation is transforming facility management, making operations more efficient, cost-effective, and less stressful. If the thought of overseeing facility cleaning operations amidst snow and slush doesn’t warm your winter spirit, these fun and informative facts will!
A Chat With the Pringle Robotics Customer Support Team
These days, it seems like the world is awash with robots. While many of these robots work behind the scenes in industrial settings that the general public isn't privy to, smaller and more interactive service robots are cropping up in facilities that are used by the masses, such as hospitals, convenience stores, airports, and schools. According to the International Federation of Robotics, sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide since 2023, with the hospitality and healthcare sectors key among those sales.
Creating a Healthier School Environment with Robotic Cleaning Technology
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It should be a no-brainer: clean schools are essential. From improved student performance to healthier working conditions for staff, cleanliness plays an important role in creating spaces where everyone can thrive. However, as schools struggle with staffing shortages in the face of increased cleaning standards, robotic cleaning solutions are quickly transitioning from a futuristic novelty to a practical tool that schools can rely on to maintain their facilities day after day.
How Automated Solutions Are Supporting Sustainability Efforts Within Facilities Management
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Sustainability, as a principle of facilities management, has rapidly shifted from that of a “nice to have” tangential goal to a core pillar of responsible practice. Key aspects of sustainable facilities management include reducing electricity and water usage, implementing waste management best practices, and opting for green cleaning/chemical reduction where possible. The goal is to reduce a facility’s environmental impact while maintaining, or even enhancing, operational efficiency.
How We’re Optimizing Facility Operations at Pringle Robotics
Happy National Technology Day! Today, we’re excited to shine a bit of a spotlight on how Pringle Robotics is using advanced technology to make facility operations smarter, safer, and more efficient. Whether it’s cleaning, sanitizing, or assisting customers, our robots are designed to take the load off your team while delivering unmatched consistency and quality.
Let’s take a closer look at how we’re changing the game.
GIVE YOUR EMPLOYEES THE GIFT OF LESS STRENUOUS CLEANING
Floor Cleaning Robots Take on the Tasks People Would Rather Avoid
Hospitals, schools, warehouses, retail stores. No matter the type of facility, someone has to keep it clean. And whether that ‘someone’ is a single employee, a team of custodians, or even an outsourced building service contractor, the fact is they’re likely overworked. Surveys going back over a decade indicate that janitorial work intensity has increased over time, leading to injury and illness-related callouts. And more recent surveys show an uptick in overwork and injury in the years following the pandemic.
Assisted living and long term care facilities are environments where cleanliness is of the utmost importance—not just for aesthetic reasons, but for basic health and safety. Not only do these spaces house elderly populations who tend to be more vulnerable to illnesses and infections; the very nature of congregate living puts those who live and work in such facilities at risk for the spread of illness due to close contact. That’s why maintaining a clean and sanitary environment is so important in these settings.
Prepare for the Holiday Shopping Onslaught with These Tips
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Holiday shopping season is no longer limited to the weeks between Black Friday and December 25. This year, nearly 50% of shoppers will have begun their holiday shopping by Halloween, meaning that the time for retailers to prepare for larger crowds (and the mess they can bring) is NOW.
KEEPING FACILITIES CLEAN DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON
Cleaning Automation Can Make a Big Difference
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It’s that time of year. Summer’s end heralds shorter days, cooler temperatures, and, for better or worse (in this case, just worse), the beginning of cold and flu season. For businesses and facilities, maintaining a clean and sanitized environment is crucial to protect the health of employees, customers, patients and students. Fortunately, autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots offer a practical solution that can help facilities stay ahead of the curve, augment their workforce, and ensure a healthier environment for everyone.
In the hustle and bustle of running a business or managing a facility, it’s easy to overlook the importance of clean floors. After all, we walk on floors every day without consciously paying much attention to them at all. And, with floor cleaning often taking up more than half of a custodian’s or cleaning crew’s time, it can be tempting to put floor cleaning and maintenance on the back burner.
Useful Robotic Automation for Colleges and Universities
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While it might not feel like Fall quite yet, the things we associate with the season are back once again—like college and university campuses across the country bustling with the energy of a new academic year. These days, more and more students are returning to campuses where exciting new robotic technology awaits them. Let’s take a look at what they might find, and how robots for various purposes are becoming useful additions to the college and university landscape.
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEE RETENTION AND WELLBEING WITH ROBOTICS
Commercial Robots Create a Better Work Environment to Benefit All
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Retail. Hospitality. Facility Services. Healthcare. These are industries that rely on large numbers of on-site employees to physically complete vital work operations each day. They’re also the industries with the highest rates of employee turnover. Commercial robots, such as floor cleaning robots and light delivery robots, are proving to be valuable tools in supporting employee wellbeing and reducing turnover. By automating mundane and physically demanding tasks, these robots help create healthier, more satisfying work environments. Let’s look at how.
We talk a lot about how robotics can help facilities improve efficiency, cleanliness and worker satisfaction. But something we’ve really only mentioned in passing is the marked impact that robotic automation can have on workplace safety. This topic deserves a closer look.
How Robotics is Stepping Up to Support Travel and Leisure
Summer is the unrivaled king of the vacation calendar, and this year will see Americans taking full advantage of all that these warmer months have to offer, with 82% of adults planning to travel. If you’re among the vast majority of people planning a trip, you might be surprised to find that some of this leisure activity is now being supported and enabled by robotic automation.
What a milestone! Pringle Robotics CC1 autonomous floor cleaning units have cleaned 50 million square feet of flooring at customer facilities since January 1, 2024! The most versatile commercial floor cleaning robot on the market, CC1 is a fully autonomous 4-in1 unit that vacuums, sweeps, mops and scrubs--so no one else has to! We're proud of the immense efficiency gains and improved facility cleaning experienced by our customers nationwide.
Want to experience revolutionary facility optimization through automated cleaning? Get in touch today!
How Connected Assets Enable Ideal Facility Operations
It may seem like the dream of a distant future, but robot fleets are starting to become a “thing” for those who work in the facilities management field. Sounds scary? It might, if the term “robot fleet” conjures images of a malevolent robot army hellbent on coldblooded destruction. The reality is a lot less dramatic, far more useful, and actually, quite a bit more human.
How Autonomous Robots Enable a Consistent Clean for These Busy Facilities
Warehouses and distribution centers are the bustling hubs at the heart of the logistics industry. Typically, what’s transported out of these facilities is viewed with greater importance than the conditions inside the facilities themselves. After all, unlike hospitals, schools or retail spaces, most consumers will never step foot inside one of these facilities. That said, these sizable buildings still need to be cleaned regularly and well maintained to ensure the safety of their workers, efficient operations, and adherence to ISO standards.
Floor Cleaning Robots a Natural Fit for Busy Convenience Stores
Convenience stores are a staple of American life, with an estimated one convenience store for every 2,204 people. In our largely car-dependent society, convenience stores offer an easy way for drivers to access all the things they need in one place—food, gas, restrooms, plus any little “extras” that catch the eye. But as American development continues at a rapid pace, convenience stores find themselves in fierce competition with not only other c-stores, but grocery chains and restaurants as well.
Are Floor Cleaning Robots Right for Your Facility?
If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you’ll know it’s no secret that we’re passionate about the potential of autonomous floor cleaning robots, IoT sensors, and their related software integrations to not only transform the Jan-San industry, but the entire realm of facilities management as well. That’s because we’re seeing this impressive synergy first-hand at client sites across the country, leading to improved efficiency, vastly enhanced cleaning results, and streamlined operations. But we also know that delving into automation isn’t something most facilities can undertake at the drop of a hat. Ramping up to automated cleaning should be a careful process, full of thoughtful questions, considerations, and ideally, guided by the right robotics partner.
How Schools Can Score Top Marks by Automating Floor Cleaning
With the school year coming to a close, principals and administrators may be thinking about ways to streamline or enhance operations for the following year. Staffing, curriculum, technology platforms…these important operational considerations are fairly complex. But there’s one vital component that’s not—or doesn’t have to be. Cleaning and maintenance are the backbone of a healthy school environment, and are a key aspect of school operations ripe for simplification through automation.
Why Floor Cleaning Robots are a Smart Investment for Facilities
Efficiency and cleanliness are paramount to the mission of any successful facilities management program. At the same time, facility managers face a perpetual challenge: balancing quality with cost. From hospitals to warehouses, maintaining pristine floors isn’t just about aesthetics–it's also about safety, hygiene, and overall productivity. However, many facilities find themselves trapped in an unrewarding cycle of inconsistency, lack of manpower, and less-than-stellar results when relying on traditional cleaning methods alone. Now, commercial and industrial grade floor cleaning robots are hitting the mainstream, disrupting the cycle and bringing immense value to the facilities management field.
Improving Operations and Giving Staff More Time for Care
Assisted living facilities, nursing homes and other senior care organizations have been among the hardest hit by staffing shortages since the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years later, this challenge has only become more pronounced. According to the latest AHCA/NCAL survey on the state of the sector, ninety-nine percent of nursing homes currently have job openings to fill, and sixty-six percent of facilities are concerned that if their workforce challenges persist they may have to close their facility.
As the elder care staffing crisis continues unabated, forward-thinking assisted living and nursing home administrators would be wise to look to robotic automation to not only fill some of the gaps caused by lack of staff, but rewrite the very working conditions that see so many care workers burn out and leave the industry. How can robots be of assistance in senior care settings?
Harnessing IoT Connectivity for Optimized Facility Management
Facility management, as a field, is hugely important to the businesses, offices buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, and other common spaces that people utilize every day. According to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), facility managers and their staff ensure that systems in the built environment work together as they should, that buildings fulfill their intended purposes, and that personnel are healthy and productive.
With a range of smart technology at their disposal—from labor-saving autonomous cleaning robots, to environmental monitoring, to predictive maintenance management—facility managers now have the ability to optimize building operations like never before.
Why Custodians and Cleaning Robots are a Team to Watch
The Jan-San and cleaning industry is in the midst of a remarkable transformation with the integration of new technologies, foremost among them floor cleaning robots. While these robots are very efficient in autonomously managing routine cleaning tasks, an even greater synergistic potential lies in the collaboration between custodians and the robots they can count on as part of their “crew.” Let’s take a look at the symbiotic relationship between custodians and floor cleaning robots, and explore the numerous benefits that arise from this collaborative approach.
How Hospitals Can Take Advantage of the Service Robot Revolution
Like few other large facilities, hospitals are akin to small cities within their walls, with a constant score of moving parts that must be orchestrated perfectly to keep things running efficiently and safely. And hard at work behind the scenes of any large healthcare facility is an army of dedicated EVS and other support professionals whose careful, physically-demanding labor provides the scaffolding upon which operational success is built. But with an ongoing labor shortage and a high turnover for EVS roles, it’s never been more crucial to recruit, support and retain these valuable members of staff for the good of patients, their clinicians, and hospital operations as a whole.
How can hospitals and healthcare facilities better support these key staff members and fill in the gaps where staffing is tenuous? Today’s autonomous robotic solutions offer a smart way forward.
How Autonomous Robots Create New Career Opportunities in Facilities Management
Custodians and janitorial workers have long played a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of various facilities. But with one of the highest turnover rates of any profession, a shortage of janitorial workers is an ongoing concern for facility managers. Now, with the increasing adoption of robotic automation, this field is undergoing a significant shift that offers the potential for greater job satisfaction and a more reliable workforce.
The Robot Revolution Coming to Stadiums, Arenas and Convention Centers
Large venues such as stadiums, arenas and convention centers are bustling centers of entertainment, education and connection. With millions of visitors each year, these massive facilities face a constant need for cleanliness, maintenance, security and visitor assistance to keep crowds happy, healthy and safe. Robotics, with their precision, versatility, and ability to perform complex tasks, offer myriad ways to assist in the operations of large venues.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways robotic technology and automation are helping to reshape operational efficiency, security protocols and guest experience within these colossal spaces.
We’ve touched on numerous use cases for service robots over the past year and explored the diverse capabilities that make them beneficial for a wide variety of businesses and facilities. Because we’ve discussed so many industries, we’d like to take some time to revisit some of the more complex scenarios. First up–casinos.
Autonomous cleaning robots are taking the Jan-San and facilities management industries by storm, and for good reason. They offer the promise of improved efficiency, heightened cleaning standards, and a lightened workload for cleaning staff. But often twinned with that optimism is reticence, informed largely by the ongoing cultural narrative surrounding the role of robotics within our homes, schools, workplaces, and society at large.
Why the Difference Matters When it Comes to Cleaning
Since their emergence on the scene some twelve years ago, commercial and industrial floor scrubbers capable of automated cleaning have been slowly changing the face of Jan-San and facilities management....With significant advancements being made over a short period of time, it’s worth discussing the differences between cobot and fully autonomous floor cleaning units.
The janitorial and sanitation (Jan-San) industry has long been the backbone of facility management, its professionals working tirelessly to ensure clean, safe and optimally-functioning environments for numerous sectors. As the new year begins, let’s take a look at some of the trends shaping this vital industry in 2024.
WINTER - THE PERFECT TIME FOR AUTOMATED FLOOR CLEANING
The Easiest Way to Keep Facility Floors Dry and Grime-Free
In the northern hemisphere, winter will officially be upon us come December 21. And for much of the US, that means months of snow, slush, rain and mud, all tracked into your facility multiple times each day. Particularly in northern climates, keeping high-traffic areas like entryways, lobbies, and hallways clean and dry can be a never ending battle for custodial teams.
How Pringle Robotics Collaborates With Facilities to Ensure Ideal Integration
Large or small, robot fleet or singular unit, Pringle Robotics ensures every customer engagement results in expert collaboration, ideal integration, and continuous support. Unlike some suppliers, we never sell a robot and walk away. We’re in this for the long haul. We also won’t sell or lease the “wrong” robot for the facility. Each BoT deployed must be the right solution for a facility’s size, traffic levels, and automation needs. And our customer engagements don’t end once the paperwork is signed. We set our clients up for success with an industry-leading program of fleet integration, monitoring, and comprehensive support.
How Retail Facilities Can Up Their Cleaning Game for the Holidays and Beyond
With the Holiday Season in full swing, retail facilities ranging from malls and big box stores to small independent shops and boutiques are seeing an influx of shoppers searching for that perfect gift along with a bit of seasonal cheer. While those rabidly determined Black Friday deal-seekers might have cared little about the interior environment of their chosen “hunting” ground, this month’s holiday-casual shoppers are likely to spend more time soaking up the retail ambience as they socialize with friends and family, selecting gifts with care.
Google “janitor shortage” and page after page of news links appears. School districts, healthcare facilities and large hospitality settings such as hotels have been struggling to hire and retain needed custodial staff in the years following the pandemic, and this worker shortage shows no signs of abating.
Google “janitor shortage” and page after page of news links appears. School districts, healthcare facilities and large hospitality settings such as hotels have been struggling to hire and retain needed custodial staff in the years following the pandemic, and this worker shortage shows no signs of abating. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 336,700 openings for janitors and building cleaners each year over the next decade, with many of those openings the result of retirements, or workers moving on to other occupations.
Automation, IoT, cobotics, companion robot, humanoid robot, service robots. There are a lot of robotics-related buzzwords floating around the mediasphere these days, and keeping track of them all can be confusing. Because we’re in the business of helping people-focused industries integrate smart automation, we’d like to take a moment to discuss service robots in all their various and helpful forms.
Uncovering the Benefits of Automating this Sisyphean Task
Cleaning is one of the tasks of daily life that poses an uncomfortable paradox. In most cases, it’s essential to health, safety, and general wellbeing; however, it’s also time consuming, physically demanding, and must be repeated regularly (if not daily) to reap consistent benefits. And while a bit of slacking off can easily be hidden within the walls of a home, businesses and facilities aren’t granted the same leeway. The safety, productivity, and opinion of customers and staff demand an impeccably clean environment.
Few industries are immune to the effects of today’s extremely tight labor market, especially those that are people-facing and service-focused, such as hospitality, healthcare, education, senior care, and janitorial. With the average cost to hire a single employee anywhere from $1,600-$4,700 and a hiring cycle of up to 30 days, it’s no wonder that many employers and small business owners are tearing their hair out in frustration. What can business owners and HR professionals do to ensure that necessary tasks get done even when job openings outnumber willing workers?
It’s no secret that the work-from-home revolution isn’t panning out quite the way many workers had hoped. Since the end of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency declaration in May of this year, return-to-office mandates have come down the pipeline at breakneck speed, leaving employees at both large and small companies reeling.
Commercial Floor Cleaning Robots and the Distributor Who Knows They're the Future
The commercial cleaning industry is on an uptick thanks to the continued development and construction of commercial buildings and a lingering interest in heightened sanitation in the years following the pandemic. But the industry wouldn’t get very far without someone to supply the cleaning tools and products used each day.
By the end of this decade, the entire Baby Boomer generation—nearly 73 million people—will be over the age of 65, and the senior care sector will reach a level of demand never seen before. Assisted living facilities have long been a staple of this senior care continuum, offering a balance between independence and support, as it becomes necessary. But they’re also undergoing vital changes to meet the diverse needs and preferences of this lifestyle-minded, independent, and savvy generation.
Today, a wave of technological advancements, amenities, and a focus on health and holistic wellbeing are reshaping the landscape of senior living. Let’s take a look at how these trends are enhancing the “golden decades” for this largely healthy and long-living generation.
How Casinos are Leveling Up to Appeal to New Generations
After struggling through a marked downturn during the Covid-19 pandemic and related shutdowns (coupled with consumer reluctance to visit entertainment venues), the casino and gaming industry is back fullforce, and even exceeding expectations. But that’s not all due to a sudden, random increase in consumer interest. Casino operators have worked doggedly to appeal to a new generation of leisure-seekers, maintain relevance amidst competition from online gaming, and push back on illegal gambling operations that threaten profits. How so? Let’s take a look in more detail.
How Colleges and Universities Can Integrate Robotic Automation into Daily Life
Crisp autumn air. Ah. Depending on where you live, this might be your current reality…or an aspirational fairytale. But whether it feels like fall or not, the things we associate with the season are back once again—like college and university campuses across the country bustling with the energy of a new academic year.
These days, more and more students are returning to campuses where exciting new robotic technology awaits them. Let’s take a look at what they might find, and how robots for various purposes are becoming useful additions to the college and university landscape.
Commercial cleaning companies are the often unsung heroes of just about any business or public-facing venue. These contractors play such a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of facilities that their incredible work is sometimes only noticed by the public when it goes undone.
But business owners and administrators know that clean and hygienic facilities are essential to customer opinion and employee satisfaction, and the demand for commercial cleaning services continues to grow. Now, with the advent of new technologies and increasing awareness of environmental sustainability, the commercial cleaning industry is undergoing an exciting transformation. Here are some of the trends moving the commercial cleaning industry forward.
Robotic Assistance for Patients, Visitors and Medical Staff
While we’re big fans of all of our robots, there’s one in our lineup that stands out for its flexibility, intuitive operation, and adaptability to virtually any customer-facing setting. TemiBoT is an AI-powered interactive robot that excels at human assistance. For healthcare settings in particular, TemiBoT’s versatility has numerous applications. Let’s explore.
How Schools Can Get a Leg Up on Cleaning, Safety and Operations With Robotics
“The days are long, but the years are short.” That old parenting aphorism invites caregivers to step outside the daily madness of family life and reflect on the fleeting nature of childhood. However, for teachers, administrators and other school staff, the days and the years can often feel like a long slog. Testing, curriculum building and behavior management all take their toll; not to mention student social-emotional challenges and keeping everyone at school safe. Then there are practical, building-wide concerns such as cleaning and maintenance, health and safety, and daily administrative burden heightened by short staffing.
Luckily, some of these school challenges can be addressed, at least in part, by advances in robotic automation.
How Service Robots Can Make Your Next Event a Big Success
As anyone who’s ever thrown together a simple birthday party knows, planning an event can be as stressful as it is fun. Then there’s the event itself, which, depending on size, requires complex levels of orchestration and oversight to ensure a flawless experience. Now multiply this level of effort times a hundred when talking about a corporate event, fundraiser, wedding or other high-end hospitality engagement. If this sounds familiar to you as an event planner, HR professional or hospitality manager, you might want to take a look at the ways robotic automation can help make your next event a big success.
FACING DOWN FACILITY MAINTENANCE WITH ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS
Facilities maintenance and janitorial work is the often unseen labor that keeps our businesses, hospitals, schools, and other large scale facilities running smoothly. Few people realize the enormous amount of time, effort and money that goes into battling the daily mess of a high-traffic facility. Without this important work, entropy rules, putting people’s health and safety (not to mention comfort) at risk.
Looking to escape the summer heat with a bit of retail therapy? If so, you might encounter some new additions to your local shopping environs. Whether at a mall or big box retail store, autonomous robots are increasingly turning up in a variety of roles.
While much of what we address on this blog relates to service robots and their uses within different business settings, robots of various types are now used across nearly every industry—including those vital to public order and safety. Law enforcement robots have become more common in recent years, with large and influential police departments like the NYPD publicly embracing robotics for a variety of use cases.
Here are a few ways that law enforcement agencies can deploy robotic technology for the benefit of their officers and the communities they serve.
Robots are popping up in restaurants across the country and around the world. For some, they’re a welcome novelty; for others, they’re a cause for concern. But despite the varied opinions of journalists, restaurant owners are facing real problems that can be assisted by smart robotic automation.
One of the biggest ongoing issues faced by the restaurant industry is a shortage of workers, along with increasing costs to hire and retain those workers. And for the workers themselves, an environment in which labor shortages have resulted in a lack of support or longer and more demanding shifts means they have less energy and time to devote to customers.
How can robotic automation help alleviate some of these issues, both for restaurant owners and their employees? Let’s take a look.
Vacation season is officially upon us, with sixty-three percent of American adults planning to travel this summer. That’s no surprise, as the U.S. pandemic emergency has been declared over, and most remaining global travel restrictions have been lifted. If you’re one of those planning a trip, be on the lookout for new robotic automation to feature more prominently in some of the hospitality settings you might frequent while on vacation.
Casinos represent a complex business model. Each facility houses several separate yet interconnected business units under one roof. There’s the casino floor, sure, but there are also restaurants (fine dining and casual), multiple bar and lounge areas, spa and health club facilities, and often, a full-service hotel. With the average US casino sprawling well over 50,000 square feet, that’s a lot of interworking parts that must come together smoothly to maintain profitable operations and guest satisfaction.
Now add in the fact that few sectors of the economy have been harder hit by labor shortages than the hospitality and service industry, and it’s clear that casino operators could use help keeping the drinks flowing, dice rolling and patrons smiling. Luckily, technological innovations like autonomous service robots are here to fill in the gaps, improving guest experience and employee morale along the way.
HOSPITALITY’S NEW LOOK - ENHANCING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH ROBOTS
After weathering a marked downturn during the height of the pandemic, the hospitality industry is booming once again. However, fears of a looming recession and lingering public health concerns mean that hospitality-related businesses may need to up their game in order to stay relevant and secure first place in the minds and hearts of customers.
Human beings have long held mixed feelings toward new technology, and these concerns have shown up in literature and popular culture repeatedly. From Frankenstein and Jurassic Park to Blade Runner and The Matrix, the popular narrative warnings about what can happen when technology gets away from us. But the reality of robotics, especially service-oriented robotics for business, is far from the chaos depicted in fiction and film.
Improving Efficiency, Operations, and EVS Through Robotics
Healthcare professionals and hospital administrators have always had incredibly demanding jobs. Caring for the large and aging Baby Boomer generation, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios, and maintaining impeccable care and EVS standards has always been something of a whirlwind circus. Then the pandemic came, and what was once a tight-wire act turned into an unsustainable freefall.
Post-pandemic, hospitals and healthcare facilities face two challenges that are ripe to be addressed by recent innovations in autonomous robotic technology. Not only are sophisticated medical robots now assisting with and performing certain surgeries; today, hospitals can benefit from robotic assistance at the facilities, operations, and staffing level. Here’s how.
THE SLEEKEST GYM EQUIPMENT ISN’T WHAT YOU’D EXPECT
How Autonomous Service Robots Are Elevating the Health Club Experience
When you think of a gym or health club, what images come to mind? Maybe it’s the smell first—that unique combination of rubber, metal and sweat (with a dash of chlorine if there’s a pool). Or maybe it’s the soothing whir of cardio machines, the pounding of footsteps on a treadmill, or the repetitive clank of the weights. Whatever you’ve just imagined, we’re betting autonomous robots probably haven’t figured into the equation. But that’s changing, and for good reason. Today’s increasingly sophisticated autonomous service robots are an ideal addition to many gym, spa and health club environments.
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