Coronavirus y nuestra robótica
Coronavirus & Our Robotics: A Case Study in Crisis Response
How Cleaning Robots Supported Operations During Covid-19
During the Coronavirus outbreak, organisations successfully merged human and robotic cleaning workforces to combat staff sickness and absence, keep visitors and staff safe, and maintain essential operations across the country.
Abbee Ltd, an Oxfordshire-based business and the UK’s longest-running provider of rentable commercial cleaning vacuum robots, enabled partners to deploy robots at scale in commercial environments using our patented trolley system.
Proven Pathogen Reduction
The pandemic accelerated interest in robotic cleaning solutions. Through controlled environment trials, Abbee successfully demonstrated that pathogen levels were reduced by using robots, and that time savings allowed teams to concentrate on critical pandemic tasks such as touch-point sanitisation.
This validation proved essential for partners pitching enhanced cleaning protocols to their clients during and after the crisis.
Partnership Approach During Uncertainty
Throughout the pandemic, Abbee operated as a specialist and experienced robotic partner to cleaning teams across various sectors. As the UK market leader working with major partners including Mitie, ISS, and Facilicom, we provided 360° robotic solution support.
Our comprehensive approach included:
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Tailor-made training for cleaning staff during rapidly changing conditions
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Ongoing coaching and support as protocols evolved
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After-sales service ensuring continuous operation when reliability mattered most
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Fully operational robotic products for vacuuming and light mopping uniquely developed for commercial spaces
Lessons Learned: Resilience Through Innovation
The pandemic demonstrated that cleaning companies with access to robotic technology possessed significant operational advantages during crisis situations. Partners who had already integrated Abbee systems maintained service continuity, protected their workforce, and strengthened client relationships through demonstrated innovation and safety commitment.
These lessons continue to inform how forward-thinking cleaning companies approach operational resilience, workforce protection, and technology integration in their long-term strategies.
How Robots Helped Reduce Infection Risk
During the pandemic, robotic vacuum cleaners helped minimise human contact—a critical factor when the Coronavirus spread from person to person. Organisations invested in technology to protect their staff and clients as much as possible. Robotic commercial vacuums covered cleaning teams who were sick, isolating, or needed protection from exposure.
Key advantages during the crisis included:
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No Social Distancing Required: Robots operated independently without proximity concerns
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24/7 Availability: Night shifts posed no challenge for robotic systems
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Reduced Circulation Risk: Cleaners who typically circulated throughout buildings faced naturally higher exposure risks
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Contactless Operation: Eliminated simple transmission points like changing plug sockets required by traditional tub vacuums
The crisis prompted many organisations to examine how they used technology not just for efficiency, but for resilience and sustainability in uncertain times.
How Abbee Supported Partners During the Crisis
According to reporting from The Guardian, half of company bosses in 45 countries invested in accelerating automation of their businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak. The crisis highlighted the importance of reducing person-to-person transmission risk and preparing for a post-crisis world.
The cleaning industry faced unique challenges: increased demand for frequent cleaning and sanitising, whilst cleaners faced high risk of catching and transmitting the virus whilst performing their jobs. Robotic cleaning solutions provided an ideal way to reduce the human factor in routine cleaning processes.
Crisis Support Capabilities Abbee Provided:
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Rapid deployment to cover staff absences and sickness
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Reduced person-to-person contact during routine vacuuming
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Enabled cleaning teams to focus on high-priority sanitisation tasks
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Maintained service continuity during unprecedented disruption
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Demonstrated innovation and safety commitment to end clients
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