Omi Modularer Kehrroboter by Li Xiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Bronze in Robotikdesign Competition Category.

BronzeRobotik· 2021

Omi Modularer Kehrroboter

by Li Xiang

Client: Studio 306.Faculty of Art and Design.Wuhan University of Technology

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Robotik Category

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The Design

About Omi Modularer Kehrroboter

Omi ist ein modularer Kehrroboter, der für Reinigungsarbeiten im Außenbereich entwickelt wurde. Der Roboter basiert auf einem fahrbaren Grundkörper, der sechs austauschbare Module aufnimmt: Desinfektion, Absaugen, Kehren, Beseitigung von stehendem Wasser, Reinigung von Leitplanken sowie Hochdruck-Wasserstrahlreinigung. Die Module werden von Hand über seitliche Griffe oder mittels magnetischer Halterungen eingesetzt, wobei Kontrollleuchten die korrekte Installation anzeigen. Während der Arbeit folgt Omi der Reinigungskraft automatisch innerhalb eines festgelegten Bereichs. Ziel des Entwurfs ist es, schwere körperliche Arbeit zu verringern und die Arbeitsbedingungen bei Sonne wie bei Regen zu verbessern.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Omi Modularer Kehrroboter ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Omi Modularer Kehrroboter wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Omi Modularer Kehrroboter befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: OMI（Outdoor modular intelligent sweeper） is a modular cleaning robot for China's sanitation mode, suitable for a variety of outdoor cleaning work in both sunny and rainy environments. Based on a movable body, it is equipped with six functional modules: disinfection, vacuuming, sweeping, stagnant water treatment, guardrail cleaning and water jet washing, which can be replaced according to different weather conditions or different tasks.The automated sweeping module replaces manual labor and improves working conditions.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1500mm*1000mm*1300mm（length*width* height）
Tags: modular, intelligent, multifunctional, robot, sweeper, auto-follow
Production Technology: The modular sweeper is an outdoor intelligent sweeper composed of different function modules. In terms of product functions, the function module of sweeper uses the vacuum technology, high-pressure water pump technology, electromagnetic adsorption technology, etc.; the body uses the environmental sensor technology, automatic touring technology and power conversion technology. In terms of materials and molding, the function module is produced by plastic injection molding; the body is molded by metal stamping technology.
Design Challenge: Our biggest challenge in the design process is to study how users can select functional modules more precisely and how easily they can assemble them. In the design, we distinguish the storage location of each functional module, and place the module flush with the body base. When installing the module, there are indicator lights to guide and remind, so that the module can be easily installed.
Research: Purpose of this project is to solve some of the current problems encountered by Chinese sanitation workers in the course of their work and to improve their work experience. In order to achieve the objective of the project, we conducted user interviews, field visits and observations, and market research on sanitation tools to understand the current working conditions of Chinese sanitation workers. Based on the above research, we identified four main problems faced by Chinese sanitation workers: repetitive work and heavy workload, traffic congestion and its hazards, physical exertion of manual cleaning, and the difficulty of working in rainy days. In order to improve the working experience of sanitation workers in China, we propose a modular cleaning robot for China's sanitation mode. It is suitable for a wide range of outdoor sweeping jobs in both sunny and rainy conditions, and is a great solution to many of the problems faced by Chinese sanitation workers in their work.
Inspiration: In the Chinese sanitation model,the outdoor cleaning work of sanitation workers is characterized by the use of tools with a single function, inconvenient to carry and use, high work intensity, high risk, high pressure, and unreasonable distribution of tools for different tasks in different weather conditions.
The emergence of cleaning robots has improved labor efficiency and reduced stress, and it is important to design a multi-module combination of cleaning robots suitable for China.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 and ended in September 2020. The whole project was carried out in Wuhan.
Operation Flow: The modular sweeper is an outdoor modular intelligent sweeper. The sanitation worker can choose the appropriate kit to combine with the sweeper platform according to the weather forecast.The vacuuming module, disinfection spraying module, water jet washing module and guardrail cleaning module are each equipped with mounting armrests on both sides, which can be installed and removed by sanitation workers by pushing and pulling. The sweeping module and the water cleaning module are installed and dismantled by the magnetic suction principle of the electromagnet. In working condition, the modular sweeper can automatically follow the sanitation worker to complete the work in the designated area. On sunny days, when there are large areas of fallen leaves or rubbish piling up at road corners, for example, the worker can remove the vacuum pipe by sliding the slider in front of the module and then hold the pipe to clear the rubbish or fallen leaves. Similarly, when it rains, workers can clean up trash cans or billboards by holding a high-pressure water gun, and then put the handheld tool back in place when the cleanup is complete. After work, the sanitation workers will remove the module and the body will automatically tour to recharge.
Team Members: Designer:Wang Yili
Designer:Hu Yun
Designer:Niu Hongyan
Designer:Sun Zhe
Designer:Chen Xiaoli
Creative Director:Li Xiang