Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo by Suzhou University of Technology

Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Robotiks, Automaton ug Automasyon Competition Category.

BronseRobotiks· 2025

Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo

by Suzhou University of Technology

Client: Suzhou University of Technology

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Robotiks Category

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The Design

About Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo

Teksto sa Libro: Ang Opossum usa ka robot nga gilaraw alang sa paglimpyo sa kadalanan. Ang robot naglihok sa gabii, sa panahon nga hilom ang kadalanan ug gamay ra ang trapiko. Usa ka mabalhinbalhin nga suction head, nga porma sama sa bukton sa mantis, mag-abot ubos sa mga nakaparadang sakyanan, aron dili na kinahanglan ibalhin pa ang mga sakyanan. Ang mga sensor ug camera nagagiya sa awtonomiyang pagnabegar ug nagatabang sa robot nga malikayan ang mga babag. Ang mga solar panel nag-charge sa storage battery sa adlaw. Ang punoan nga lawas hinimo gikan sa aluminium alloy ug ang mga mubilidad nga bahin gikan sa taas-og-kalig-on nga engineering plastic. Ang hilom nga operasyon sa gabii nagapakunhod sa saba ug nagapagaan sa palas-anon sa trabaho sa mga sanitasyon nga trabahante.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Opossum Primaryong Gamit: Robot nga Panglimpyo nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design is a robot designed for street cleaning. It has a unique retractable suction head, similar to a mantis arm, enabling it to clean under cars without moving them. Unlike traditional robots used for street cleaning, it's charged via solar energy during the day and works at night, reducing noise and environmental pollution. This robot reduces sanitation workers' workload, especially their duties in the early morning, and innovates urban cleaning. Its design combines practicality and environmental protection.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1560 mm x Length 3570 mm x Height 1940 mm
Tags: Electric, low noise, staggered, sweeping, robotic, sustainable
Production Technology: This design uses lightweight, durable materials like aluminum alloy for the main body and high - strength engineering plastics for moving parts. The solar - charging system consists of efficient photovoltaic panels and energy - storage batteries. The navigation system employs sensors, cameras, and algorithms for autonomous movement. The mantis - arm - like suction head uses flexible materials and precise mechanical structures for effective cleaning. We optimized production through modular design and 3D printing for rapid prototyping and iterative improvements.
Design Challenge: Key challenges include creating a flexible yet strong mechanical arm to reach under cars, designing a navigation system for safe and efficient night - time operations, and developing an energy - efficient solar - charging system.
Research: This project, inspired by opossums' nocturnal behavior, is an applied design research innovation. Through user research, bionic design, and smart sensor technology integration, it offers an efficient, eco-friendly urban-cleaning solution. This design enhances urban cleanliness, minimizes disturbance, and demonstrates how bionic approaches can solve real - world problems, influencing future design thinking and sustainable urban development.
Inspiration: My design is inspired by an opossum I came across during a night trip. Opossums are nocturnal, unlike humans. So I thought about whether street sprinklers and cleaning vehicles could work at night, just like opossums, to avoid the daytime crowds.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2024 in Changshu and finished in April 2025 in Suzhou.
Operation Flow: At night, the robot activates autonomously. It navigates streets using sensors and cameras, avoiding obstacles. The mantis - arm - like suction head extends to clean under cars. After cleaning, it returns to its charging station. This stagger operation reduces disturbance to daily life. The robot's quiet, efficient cleaning, enabled by solar power and innovative design, ensures better results with minimal energy use. Its autonomous navigation and specialized cleaning mechanism allow it to operate effectively in urban environments, enhancing overall cleanliness with minimal human intervention.
Patents: Pending patent No. 2025021801457250. 2025. China
Team Members: Zhu Wenzhuo
Lei Xi'er
Zhang Weiwei
Image Credits: Image #1: Rendering Zhu WenZhuo, Street Cleaning Robot Design, 2025.