Integrates AI technology with traditional cleaning methods and intelligent robotic cleaners
Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has launched the Farnek Hybrid Unit (FHU) presenting a transformation in cleaning by seamlessly integrating human operatives with advanced and intelligent robotic cleaners.
“Essentially the model is centered around Hybrid Units (HU), where tasks are completed without distinction between humans and robots, focusing on efficiency and quality of outcome.
“The robotic units can handle the heavy lifting, repetitive cleaning, and large surface areas, allowing manual operatives to focus on higher value or specialised tasks, such as sanitising sensitive areas, and spot cleaning.
Enhancing productivity
“This strategic distribution of tasks enhances overall productivity while reducing overlapping and wasteful man hours,” stated Julian Khalil, Managing Director, Farnek Services.
Robots can collaborate with operational staff without traditional physical supervision, carrying out cleaning paths, recharging autonomously, and using real-time localisation and environmental perception to avoid hazards—all while cleaning up to 5,000sqft per hour.
Robots are equipped with sensors and mechanisms that enable obstacle detection, fall prevention and anomaly impact detection, during autonomous cleaning.
“The unique aspect of Farnek’s hybrid model is our use of AI technology. Our CAFMTEK digital solution, which provides connectivity and technology integration, links the robots to operational management teams, accelerating precise, real-time monitoring, predictive cleaning and manpower requirements, as well as enhancing data-driven decision-making,” explained Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director, HITEK AI.
