‘Spiderman’ Robot Window Washers Coming to Hong Kong High-Rises

Israeli start-up Verobotics has been selected to provide its pipeline of autonomous, wall-scaling robots to clean the exteriors of Hong Kong skyscrapers, in a new deal.

“Our AI-powered robots designed for exterior wall cleaning, inspection, and maintenance are ready to rise to the challenge posed by Hong Kong's unique high-rise buildings,” the company said in a LinkedIn post.

Under the deal,  Hong Kong-based robotics company Robocore will act as the official local distributor of Verobotics’ technology. The robots are anticipated to be rolled out later this year.

Verobotics’ “Spider-Man” robots weigh just 20 pounds and use suction cups to walk across the exterior of a building. They are equipped with brushes to clean the building as they move, as well as an array of sensors for inspection and predictive maintenance purposes.

“Our robots are up to four times faster than humans, can work for entire days without interruptions and can easily be deployed as frequently as needed,” the company said on its website. “They're equipped with onboard cameras that both scan the surface, detect window frames to crawl over and ensure that not a spot is missed”