Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif by Suzhou University of Technology

Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tar-Robotika, Awtomaton u Awtomazzjoni Competition Category.

BronżRobotika· 2025

Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif

by Suzhou University of Technology

Client: Suzhou University of Technology

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Robotika Category

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The Design

About Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif

Test tal-Ktieb: L-Opossum huwa robot iddisinjat għat-tindif tat-toroq. Ir-robot jaħdem billejl, meta t-toroq ikunu kwieti u t-traffiku jkun baxx. Ras tas-suzzjoni li tiġbed lura, iffurmata bħal driegħ ta' mantis, testendi taħt il-karozzi pparkjati, biex b'hekk il-karozzi ma jkunux jeħtieġu jitċaqilqu. Sensuri u kameras jiggwidaw in-navigazzjoni awtonoma u jgħinu lir-robot jevita l-ostakli. Il-pannelli solari jiċċarġjaw il-batteriji tal-ħżin matul il-jum. Il-korp ewlieni huwa magħmul minn liga tal-aluminju u l-partijiet mobbli minn plastik ta' inġinerija b'saħħa għolja. Il-ħidma bil-lejl bil-kwiet tnaqqas il-ħoss u ttaffi l-piż tax-xogħol tal-ħaddiema tas-sanità.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Opossum Funzjoni Primarja: Robot tat-Tindif jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

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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.