Opossum Robot na Panlinis by Suzhou University of Technology

Opossum Robot na Panlinis by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Robotika, Automaton at Awtomasyon Competition Category.

BronseRobotika· 2025

Opossum Robot na Panlinis

by Suzhou University of Technology

Client: Suzhou University of Technology

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Robotika Category

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The Design

About Opossum Robot na Panlinis

Ang Opossum ay isang robot na dinisenyo para sa paglilinis ng kalye. Gumagana ang robot sa gabi, kung tahimik ang mga kalye at kakaunti ang trapiko. Isang mababalik na suction head, na hugis bisig ng mantis, ang umaabot sa ilalim ng mga nakaparadang sasakyan, kaya hindi na kailangang ilipat ang mga ito. Ginagabayan ng mga sensor at camera ang awtonomong paglilibot at tinutulungan ang robot na iwasan ang mga hadlang. Ang mga solar panel ang nagpapa-charge sa mga baterya ng imbakan sa araw. Ang pangunahing katawan ay gawa sa aluminum alloy, samantalang ang mga gumagalaw na bahagi ay gawa sa mataas na lakas na engineering plastic. Ang tahimik na operasyon sa gabi ay nagpapababa ng ingay at nagpapagaan sa trabaho ng mga manggagawang pangkalinisan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Opossum Robot na Panlinis ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Opossum Robot na Panlinis ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Opossum Robot na Panlinis ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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.