Bronze Home Appliances Design · 2026
Hobot Sp10 iScraper Window Cleaning Robot
- A' Design Award 2026 Bronze Winner in Home Appliances Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Hobot Technology Inc.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 6,751
- Verification code 0B3BF81B1D · Verify this award
About Hobot Sp10 iScraper Window Cleaning Robot
Hobot Sp10 iScraper is a window cleaning robot for household glass surfaces. The robot follows a three step spray, sweep and scrape sequence. Two wide nozzles spray a wind resistant mist to loosen dirt. A microfiber pad then scrubs the glass evenly. Two lifting blades alternate to remove the water for a streak free finish. Edge sensors detect gaps under 5 mm on window frames for added safety. Suction of 6000 pascal holds the unit on vertical and inclined glass. Cleaning is started with a remote control or a mobile application. A safety rope and a battery backup provide further protection.
Positioned within the continuum of domestic automation technologies that have progressively transformed household maintenance from manual labor into intelligent assistance, this window cleaning apparatus represents a sophisticated intersection of robotics engineering, industrial design refinement, and user experience consideration that characterizes contemporary approaches to reimagining everyday tasks through technological intervention. The compositional achievement demonstrates rigorous attention to formal balance, deploying a tripartite structure that organizes complex mechanical systems into visually coherent modules while maintaining aesthetic approachability through smooth curves, restrained color application, and material choices that signal quality without ostentation, the cyan accents functioning not merely as decorative elements but as functional signifiers directing user attention toward operational zones including fluid reservoir and control interfaces, this chromatic strategy exemplifying how industrial design employs color semiotics to reduce cognitive load and enhance intuitive interaction. Technical execution reveals careful consideration of manufacturing precision, with component alignments, surface transitions, and panel gaps suggesting advanced production standards while the material palette of polycarbonate and textured elastomers balances durability requirements against aesthetic refinement and tactile consideration. The dual-view presentation offers comprehensive understanding by revealing both the user-facing operational surface with its interface elements and the glass-contacting undercarriage with its retention mechanisms and cleaning components, this simultaneous disclosure inviting appreciation of engineering solutions often hidden from casual observation, the circular speaker grille suggesting auditory feedback capabilities that extend interaction beyond purely visual or tactile channels while the textured grip pads and corner suction assemblies demonstrate thoughtful resolution of the fundamental challenge of maintaining stable adhesion on vertical transparent surfaces. Thematically, the design appears to explore tensions between technological capability and domestic integration, seeking to position advanced autonomous functionality within formal vocabularies that feel approachable rather than alien, friendly rather than cold, empowering rather than replacing human agency, the overall aesthetic suggesting partnership between user and machine rather than complete automation or human obsolescence. One might consider how such domestic robotics simultaneously elevate previously undervalued maintenance tasks by deeming them worthy of sophisticated technological solutions while potentially transforming relationships between inhabitants and their living environments through delegation of physical labor to intelligent assistants.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This window cleaning robot features the sss "Spray-Sweep-Scrape" sequence: dual ultra-wide nozzles spray wind-resistant mist to loosen dirt (Spray), microfiber pad scrubs contaminants uniformly (Sweep), and dual auto-lifting blades use the trailing one for streak-free water removal (Scrape). Edge-Leakage sensors detect sub-5mm gaps on window frames for enhanced safety. This system transforms robotic window cleaning from a wiping device into a true professional-grade glass finishing system.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: 245, 245, 75 mm (Width, Depth, Height)
Weight: 1450 g
Technical properties: vacuum adhesion with dynamic suction up to 6000 Pa (brushless motor), rated power 72 W (Dc 24 V / 3 A), Li-ion 14.8 V battery with 20-minute UPS backup, dual replaceable pressurized ultra-wide spray nozzles, modular dual high-tension silicone scraper blades (3.5 mm), carved TPE caterpillar tracks, Edge-Leakage differential pressure sensors.
Package: robot unit, power adapter, Ac and Dc extension cords, remote control, water bottle, 3 microfiber cloths, safety rope, user manual.
Certifications: ce, fcc, rohs, rcm. - Tags
- robotic window cleaner, professional glass cleaning, edge-to-edge clean, dual blade scraper, edge detection sensor, wind-resistant spray, spray sweep scrape, microfiber scrubbing, UPS and safety rope, vacuum adhesion
- Production Technology
- Precision-molded Abs composite housing ensures high durability and low weight. A brushless DC motor generates 6000 Pa of static suction, while Hnbr caterpillar belts maintain traction on glass inclined from 7 to 100 degree. The 3.5 mm high-tension silicone scraper blades are modular and replaceable for long-term maintenance. A dedicated micro-pump delivers a pressurized mist, and the Edge-Leakage system utilizes five sensors with adaptive algorithms. Validated via more than 1000 cycles.
- Design Challenge
- Challenge: Translating professional manual skill into mechanical intelligence. Internal Factors: Leveraging robotic expertise to meet high-end finishing demands. External Factors: Diverse window frame geometries, wind-stable mist control, and scraper material durability. Overcome: Achieving precise dual auto-lifting blade sequencing within a compact frame. Validated via more than 1000 cycles, this transition from "wiping" to "glass engineering" sets a new benchmark for robotic glass finishing systems.
- Project Duration
- Development began in December 2024 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The Hobot-Sp10 made its global debut at Ces 2026 in Las Vegas, marking its first international unveiling. Designed to redefine robotic glass finishing, it integrates the patented Spray–Sweep–Scrape system with advanced edge detection. Initial commercial shipments commenced in January 2026, following its worldwide introduction.
- Operation Flow
- Operation begins by securing the safety rope and placing the robot on the glass, where it attaches via dynamic suction. Through a remote or app, users trigger the "Spray-Sweep-Scrape" sequence: a micro-mist softens grime, a microfiber pad scrubs, and dual auto-lifting blades mechanically alternate to squeegee water away. This synchronized sequence ensures an immediate streak-free finish. Integrated sensors detect edges in real-time, allowing for safe, autonomous, edge-to-edge navigation.
- Research
- Applied product design. Aim: Replicating professional streak-free manual cleaning. Methodology: Iterative prototyping and material analysis. Tools: High-speed imaging and mechanical force testing. Experiments: 1000 cycles testing blade flexibility and pressure. Results: Patented Spray-Sweep-Scrape system. Insights: Scraper material Shore hardness and switching logic are vital for water removal. Impact: Redefines performance expectations in domestic robotic glass cleaning.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the 3-step technique used by professional window cleaners: pre-wetting, scrubbing, and scraping for streak-free results, the goal was to automate this expertise into a robot, overcoming limitations in existing models—such as persistent streaks and risks on frameless or narrow frames. Extensive research into cleaning physics, fluid dynamics for wind-resistant mist, and sensor-based edge detection, validated through real tests, led to the patented sss system and Edge-Leakage sensors.
- Image Credits
- Newson Wong