Windomax: Advanced Wall Climbing and Window Glass Cleaning Robot

Abstract

This project presents the design and development of a lightweight wall-climbing cleaning robot that uses a propeller-based adhesion system to adhere to vertical surfaces and perform cleaning tasks autonomously. By generating thrust perpendicular to the wall through a high-speed BLDC motor and propeller, the robot produces sufficient normal force to create frictional adhesion capable of counteracting gravity. The system integrates locomotion, cleaning, and control mechanisms to maintain balance, adhesion, and cleaning efficiency throughout operation. The developed prototype demonstrates the feasibility of employing aerodynamic adhesion for wall-cleaning applications, achieving stable control and efficient power utilization. Overall, this work contributes to the advancement of service robotics, particularly in automated cleaning and inspection systems for vertical structures.