Robot cleans glass roof of Louvre pyramid

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to describe the application of robotics to the cleaning of the glass roof of the 21 m high pyramid that stands in front of the Louvre in Paris.

Design/methodology/approach

Presents the design of the robot, its traction mechanism, cleaning system and operating mode.

Findings

Finds that a robot is capable of cleaning a glass roof at a great height and on a steep slope using only suction to adhere to the surface.

Originality/value

Introduces the concept of a robot in commercial use that cleans a steeply sloping glass roof.

Citation

Kochan, A. (2005), "Robot cleans glass roof of Louvre pyramid", Industrial Robot, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 380-382. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910510614637