Opossum Llimpiy Robot by Suzhou University of Technology

Opossum Llimpiy Robot by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ruraniq Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiRuraniq· 2025

Opossum Llimpiy Robot

by Suzhou University of Technology

Client: Suzhou University of Technology

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ruraniq Category

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The Design

About Opossum Llimpiy Robot

Opossum nisqa robotmi, ñanta llimpiyta ruwananpaq diseñasqa karqan. Kay robotqa tutallanpi llamk'an, ñankuna ch'in kaqtin, tráfico pisi kaqtin. Huk suqusiq umachaqa, mantis brazon hina rikch'akuq, cheqnisqa kaq, karruq ukhunpi mast'arikun, chaymi karrukunata mana kuyuchina tiyanchu. Sensorkunawan cámarakunawan robotqa sapallanmanta purinanpaq pusachikun, hinaspa uraykunata karunchananpaq yanapachikun. Inti panelkunaqa p'unchaypi bateriakunata cargachin. Ukhun aychan aluminio allpakunawan ruwasqa kashan, kuyuq partenkunataq ancha kallpasapa engenieriapaq plásticowan ruwasqa. Tutalla ch'inlla llamk'ayqa bulla pisichan, hinaspa qhelli hark'aq llamk'aqkunapaq llamk'ayta pisichan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Opossum Llimpiy Robot A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Opossum Llimpiy Robot sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Opossum Llimpiy Robot mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

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.