Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih by Suzhou University of Technology

Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Robotik, Automaton dan Automasi Competition Category.

GangsaRobotik· 2025

Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih

by Suzhou University of Technology

Client: Suzhou University of Technology

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Robotik Category

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The Design

About Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih

Teks Buku: Opossum ialah robot yang direka untuk membersihkan jalan raya. Robot ini beroperasi pada waktu malam, ketika jalan raya sunyi dan trafik rendah. Kepala sedutan boleh tarik, berbentuk seperti lengan mantis, memanjang ke bawah kenderaan yang diletak, jadi kenderaan tidak perlu dialihkan. Sensor dan kamera memandu navigasi autonomi serta membantu robot mengelakkan halangan. Panel solar mengecas bateri simpanan pada waktu siang. Badan utama diperbuat daripada aloi aluminium manakala bahagian bergerak diperbuat daripada plastik kejuruteraan berkekuatan tinggi. Operasi malam yang senyap mengurangkan bunyi bising dan meringankan beban kerja pekerja kebersihan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Opossum Fungsi Utama: Robot Pembersih memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

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.