Automatic ChargingNot publicly disclosed/verified
Automatic DockingNot publicly disclosed/verified
AvailabilityCommercially Not Available
Battery CapacityNot publicly disclosed/verified
Battery ChemistryNot publicly disclosed/verified
Battery TypeRemovable rechargeable battery
Battery VoltageNot publicly disclosed/verified
Charging TimeApproximately 5 hours
Cleaning Brush DimensionsNot publicly disclosed/verified
Cleaning MediumNo water required
Cleaning MethodRotary dry brush
Cleaning Productivity300 m²/hour
Commercial Product NameSolar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1
Exact ModelType1
Ingress Protection RatingNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum Travel SpeedNot publicly disclosed/verified
NationalityJapan
Navigation BehaviorAutomatic row-to-row movement
Navigation SystemSensor-based autonomous panel-edge following
Obstacle AvoidanceNot publicly disclosed/verified
Operating Panel Inclination0–15°
Operating RuntimeApproximately 2 hours
Operating TemperatureNot publicly disclosed/verified
Panel Gap TraversalSupported; maximum gap not publicly disclosed/verified
Robot DimensionsNot publicly disclosed/verified
Robot TypeAutonomous photovoltaic panel cleaning robot
Robot Weight28 kg
Solar Panel Array LengthNo stated limit
Target ContaminantsSand and dust
Wheel ConfigurationNot publicly disclosed/verified
About the Type1
Type1 is a lightweight autonomous solar-panel cleaning robot developed and manufactured by MiraiKikai, Inc. It travels across rooftop photovoltaic arrays, recognizes panel edges, automatically changes direction between rows, and removes sand and dust using waterless rotary brushes. It weighs 28 kg and achieves a manufacturer-rated cleaning productivity of 300 m²/hour. Current commercial availability remains unverified.
Typical applications: Cleaning & Facility Maintenance, Energy & Utilities, Energy Infrastructure.