Lomanlaan in Utrecht

Syntrus Achmea Real Estate and Rebo have chosen Kite Robotics’ window cleaning robot to clean two residential towers with 119 apartments in Utrecht. What was once done manually is now performed sustainably and safely by our robot. Requiring just a few anchor points on the roof, the window cleaning robot integrates seamlessly into existing buildings, leaving ample space on the roof for solar panels or other installations.

With the window cleaning robot, cleaning is done more frequently, and no one has to work at heights anymore. Additionally, no one peeks inside, enhancing privacy and improving tenant satisfaction for the residents.

Sustainable window cleaning for RIVM with robots

The exterior of the RIVM and CBG buildings is autonomously cleaned by the KITE Robot. With its minimal footprint, the window cleaning robot contributes to meeting BREEAM qualifications. BREEAM sets stringent standards for management, health, comfort, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use, ecology, and pollution.

Specifically designed for high-rise window and facade cleaning, the KITE Robot operates fully autonomously, without the need for human intervention. This automated system ensures safer working conditions and cleaner buildings. The rotating brush effortlessly cleans the windows and facades of the RIVM, delivering optimal results.

“Sustainability, efficiency and safety are important considerations for us when making system choices.”

Alexander Schütte, Municipality of Utrecht:
“The poor accessibility of the canopy and the cost savings we achieve during the operational phase were key factors in our decision to choose the KITE cleaning robot.

Increasing the cleaning frequency is also much easier, resulting in a cleaner environment for travelers.”

The KITE Robot uses a connection point at the top of the building to supply the brush with demineralized water. (Demineralized water is specially filtered tap water with a proven, powerful cleaning effect.)

The robot cleans the canopy above the stairs leading from the Utrecht CS station hall to the new tram line. Utrecht Central is the largest train station in the Netherlands, serving over 170,000 passengers and 900 trains daily.

At an early stage, the Municipality of Utrecht prioritized smart maintenance. With the KITE Robotics system, cleaning is done safely and efficiently without disrupting passengers, ensuring they can continue their journey in comfort.

“High-quality sustainable technology that matches the Camelot Real Estate vision”

Camelot Campus 053 consists of a residential complex with 441 independent student studios including a lounge-waiting room, sports/game area and a real cinema. The technology of KITE Robotics is used here to clean the hard-to-reach windows. The robot does not have cameras and therefore does not look inside, allowing guests to enjoy a stay with increased privacy and a permanently ‘clear’ view.

“High-quality sustainable technology that matches the Camelot Real Estate vision for micro-living/student housing” – Gert Jan van de Sande, Project Manager/Executive Director Transformation and Construction Management, Camelot Real Estate.

Park Phi, Office North located at the Zuiderval in Enschede

Schröder Vastgoed has realized Park Phi, which consists of three new progressive office buildings. Sustainability and the user are central to the design of these buildings and the layout of the surrounding grounds.

Park Phi was one of the first buildings in the Netherlands to obtain a BREEAM label, a sustainability label for real estate. The KITE Robotics system is used because of its efficiency and sustainability.

Is my building feasible for robot cleaning?

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“With KITE Robotics, it goes a lot faster, at lower costs but with the same
quality”

“We used to experience the window cleaning of our buildings as a long-term job. With
KITE Robotics, it goes a lot faster, while maintaining quality. In addition, we find the
environmentally conscious and sustainable character important. At first it seems like a considerable
investment, but we quickly earned this back.

Furthermore, it is a lot safer and you no longer need large constructions on the roof. The
robot only uses four anchor points, which leaves more space on the roof for solar panels, for example. In the future, we certainly plan to use the robot on more of our buildings.”

Pim Fij, University of Twente