Commercial Cleaning · RaaS

Robots for Commercial Cleaning That Never Miss a Shift

Deploy autonomous cleaning robots that scrub, vacuum, and document every square foot for roughly 60% less than a full time janitorial headcount, live in 30 days.

60%

Lower OpEx than manual janitorial labor

30 days

Deployment, hardware to handoff

24/7

Support, zero sick days

Every shift

Digital Proof of Clean report

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Proof of Clean

60%

lower OpEx vs. full-time janitorial labor

Proof of Clean

Every shift ends with a digital report showing exactly where the robot cleaned, down to the square foot — the audit trail manual crews can't produce.

Lower Cost Per Square Foot

A robot subscription runs a fraction of a full-time janitor's loaded cost, with no overtime, no benefits, and no premium for night shifts.

Zero Turnover Risk

Janitorial turnover regularly runs 100–200% a year industrywide. A robot doesn't quit, doesn't no-show, and doesn't need retraining every few months.

Consistent, Every Shift

2:00 AM or 2:00 PM, the robot cleans the same route at the same standard — freeing your staff for detail work a machine can't do.

Where Cleaning Robots Deploy

Warehouses, healthcare, retail, and airport terminals autonomous floor care with a documented audit trail every shift.

Warehouses

Warehouses & Distribution Centers

OpenDroids cleaning robot navigating a warehouse aisle near active racking with associates at a safe distance

Dust, debris and forklift residue quickly builds up on large format warehouse floors and hand sweeping consumes valuable working time that could be spent on pick and pack. But miss a spill on a high traffic aisle, and it's a safety incident waiting to happen with commercial premises liability claims settling for a national average of $345,000. OpenDroids robots can be programmed to sweep and scrub on a set schedule, or on demand, around active operations and record each pass.

  • Staff not being pulled from fulfilment responsibilities and tasks in large format floor plans with continuous coverage.
  • Digital Shift Close Out Report, with timestamp and geo mapping.

Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities

OpenDroids robot cleaning a hospital corridor with clinical staff in the background

They simply aren't allowed to take risks when the consistency of cleaning isn't a concern it isn't just about slips and falls; it is an infection-control and liability issue, and healthcare is the fastest growing end market, at 18.55% CAGR. Night shift janitorial coverage is also the most difficult shift to man and hold. OpenDroids robots capture all scrub cycles to provide a record, not a word for word assurance, to compliance teams.

  • Generate digital heatmap report per shift for documentation of infection control and liability.
  • Coverage in the most difficult to staff periods (overnight and early morning shifts)

Retail

Retail & Grocery Floors

OpenDroids robot cleaning a wide grocery aisle with shoppers at a natural distance

Retail and grocery floors are open to the public all day, which means spills, tracked-in debris, and wear happen on a schedule nobody controls. Falls account for more than 8 million ER visits a year in the US, and a single wet-floor claim can wipe out a location's cleaning budget for the year. Robots run continuous daytime and after-hours passes so aisles stay presentable during business hours without pulling staff off the sales floor.

  • Continuous daytime coverage without diverting retail staff from customers
  • Documented cleaning cadence to support liability defense if an incident is disputed

Airports

Airport Terminals

OpenDroids robot cleaning a wide airport concourse floor with gate signage visible

Travel along the terminal's floors is at least 18-20 hours per day over massive amounts of square footage, and one spill that is not cleaned up right next to a gate can turn into a fall hazard for a running passenger. One of the most difficult problems in facilities management is being able to get a large terminal ready for the morning rush by the time the night crew arrives home. OpenDroids robots sweep over the concourses overnight, leaving a completely documented and clean floor when the terminal opens.

  • Full terminal night crew (no scaling)
  • Compliance reports in accordance with the TSA and airport authority proof of clean protocols.

ROI

The Financial Case for Cleaning Automation

A full time janitor costs a facility roughly $37,440 a year ($18/hr plus benefits) and is capped by fatigue, scheduling gaps, and turnover that regularly runs 100-200% annually industrywide.

$14,400/yr

OpenDroids RaaS subscription (~$1,200/mo) about 60% less than one full-time janitor's loaded cost

$37,440/yr

Fully loaded cost of one full time janitor ($18/hr plus benefits)

$5K–$11K

Cost to replace a single frontline cleaning worker due to turnover recruiting, training, and lost productivity

45–55%

Labor share of revenue for commercial cleaning operations automating routine floor care compresses that line

Zero

Overtime, holiday premiums, or benefits load on subscription pricing

3-Year Cumulative Cost Comparison

Human janitor vs. robot subscription, visualized.

Human JanitorRobot Subscription (RaaS)

Most facilities reach positive ROI quickly after deployment talk to sales for a number specific to your square footage. Calculate your ROI →

Trust & Deployment

Built for Facilities That Can't Afford a Missed Shift

Manual crews can't produce a geo-mapped audit trail every night. OpenDroids robots scrub, vacuum, and document so facility managers have proof, not promises.

  • ✓30-day deployment including site mapping, route programming, and staff orientation
  • ✓Proof of Clean digital report every shift timestamped and geo-mapped
  • ✓24/7 RaaS support with hardware, software, and maintenance included
  • ✓US manufacturing path for facilities evaluating domestic robotics sourcing
OpenDroids cleaning robot delivering consistent floor care results

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FAQ

Questions Facility Managers Ask

How much does a commercial cleaning robot cost?

OpenDroids robots run on a Robotics-as-a-Service subscription, not a purchase — starting around $1,200/mo per unit depending on facility size and route complexity. That's typically about 60% less than the fully loaded cost of one full-time janitor, with no hardware capex, maintenance bills, or software updates to budget separately.

Can a cleaning robot replace my entire janitorial staff?

No, and that's not the goal. Robots handle repetitive floor care — sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming — so your team can focus on detail work, restrooms, and high-touch areas a machine can't do. Most facilities keep a smaller staff for quality control and specialized tasks while the robot covers routine floor coverage.

How long does it take to deploy a commercial cleaning robot?

OpenDroids robots are typically live within 30 days of signing, covering site mapping, route programming, staff orientation, and go-live. We handle the hardware, software, and setup — your team doesn't need robotics expertise to run it.

Do cleaning robots work in facilities open to the public during the day?

Yes. Robots can run scheduled routes during off-hours, low-traffic windows, or continuously alongside foot traffic depending on the facility type — retail floors often run daytime passes, while warehouses and airports typically favor overnight deep-clean windows.

How do I know the robot actually cleaned everywhere it was supposed to?

Every shift generates a digital "Proof of Clean" report — a timestamped, geo-mapped record showing exactly where the robot cleaned. It's the audit trail facilities managers use for compliance, liability documentation, and quality assurance that a manual crew can't reliably produce.

FCC Compliance · July 2026

Cleaning Robots: FCC-Compliant and US-Assembled

Following the FCC's July 2026 ruling (DA-26-786), all new foreign-produced advanced robotic devices are prohibited from receiving US market authorization. OpenDroids cleaning robots for autonomous floor care, scrubbing, and proof-of-clean reporting are final-assembled in the United States, qualifying as domestic end products under 48 CFR §25.101(a) exempt from this restriction and available for immediate deployment with no compliance risk.

If you are currently evaluating or using foreign-produced commercial cleaning robots or non-US autonomous scrubbers and floor robots in your cleaning operation, contact us to discuss a compliant transition to OpenDroids typically live within 30 days.

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