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Skyline Robotics and Alimak partner to automate building maintenance for new construction sites globally

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Skyline Robotics, a developer of window-cleaning robots for skyscrapers, and Alimak Group have reached a mutually exclusive agreement between the companies to create a “next-generation automated building maintenance unit” setting a new standard for architectural and asset management industries.

Alimak Group’s global expertise in vertical access solutions and Skyline’s deep tech and robotics expertise is a powerful combination in transforming the industry faced with increasingly complex design challenges, labor shortages and best practices.

Alimak Group has also made an undisclosed strategic investment in Skyline Robotics to further along the project development. [Read more…] about Skyline Robotics and Alimak partner to automate building maintenance for new construction sites globally

How to Resolve Window Condensation

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Condensation on windows is a common winter phenomenon, and not necessarily indicative of air sealing or window replacement need.

Modern double and triple paned windows often include an inert gas layer (usually argon) between their glass panes to reduce condensation risk and avoid dew point reaching its dew point and creating condensation on their panes. [Read more…] about How to Resolve Window Condensation

‘World’s first’ window-cleaning robot turns up for work at New York City skyscraper

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Skyline Robotics, The Durst Organization, and Palladium Window Solutions made history today deploying Ozmo, the world’s first robotic-armed window-cleaning robot, at a New York City skyscraper.

Ozmo will maintain 1133 Avenue of the Americas, a 45-story Class A office tower owned and managed by The Durst Organization that is credited with leading the transformation of the Bryant Park neighborhood into a global business hub.

1133 Avenue of the Americas is now the only skyscraper in the world utilizing an automated window cleaning system.

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Skyline Robotics raises $9.8 million funding to automate window cleaning

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Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, “the world’s first robotic-armed window cleaning robot”, has raised $9.8 million Pre-Series A-2 funding (including the conversion of SAFE Notes) round led by Standard Skyline with additional contributions from Durst Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of the Durst Organization, and HNW individuals.

To date, Skyline Robotics has raised $19.4 million. This latest round will support Ozmo’s expansion into NYC and London, grow the R&D team to bolster Ozmo’s service offerings, and formalize Skyline’s new construction line of business.

Michael Brown, CEO, Skyline Robotics, says: “This vote of confidence from the investment community shows not only that our innovation is in high demand, but that we have the team and product investors believe in to automate and move the industry forward. [Read more…] about Skyline Robotics raises $9.8 million funding to automate window cleaning

Skyline Robotics uses Kuka industrial robot to clean skyscraper windows

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Skyline Robotics says it has succeeded in automating window washing for the world’s skyscrapers – a task that has been done manually for over 100 years.

To automate the window-cleaning task, Skyline developed “Ozmo”, a system that combines an industrial robot, computerized vision system, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies.

What formerly required three to four months of manual labor, Ozmo does automatically in about half the time. But most importantly, the system ensures safety by removing human workers from the window washing platform or “basket”. [Read more…] about Skyline Robotics uses Kuka industrial robot to clean skyscraper windows

Skyline Robotics unveils ‘world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot’ Ozmo

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Skyline Robotics has unveiled “the future of window cleaning” with Ozmo, describing it as the “world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot”, and investors are taking notice. (See video below.)

The company has closed a successful pre-Series A funding round led by Standard Industries with contributions from Karcher New Venture and Gefen Capital.

Skyline will use the funding across a variety of business operations including expanding its New York City team, as well as continued product development and new capabilities to own the facade operations of the future. [Read more…] about Skyline Robotics unveils ‘world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot’ Ozmo

Hobot Technology unveils new window-cleaning robot

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Hobot Technology has officially launched its new window-cleaning robot, the Hobot-2S. The US launch date is scheduled for October 1, 2021.

Hobot says its window cleaning robots “have been recognized as the world’s standard in robotic technology”, adding that it’s the “most trusted brand of US consumers” due to quality, reliability, and customer support. [Read more…] about Hobot Technology unveils new window-cleaning robot

ABB robots ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store

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A dozen ABB robots were on hand this week to ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store. (See video below.)

Described by ABB as the “next step in human robot collaboration”, the robots were seen trimming trees, and entertaining shoppers with holiday tunes and karaoke.

Helping New York celebrate the festive season, the 12 ABB robots are interacting with visitors to Bloomingdale’s iconic holiday celebration at their 59th Street flagship store. [Read more…] about ABB robots ring in the holiday season at Bloomingdale’s iconic New York flagship store