Automatic ChargingNot publicly disclosed/verified
Automatic DockingNot publicly disclosed/verified
AvailabilityCommercially Not Available
Battery CapacityNot publicly disclosed/verified
Battery ChemistryLithium-ion
Battery ConfigurationRemovable rechargeable battery cartridge
Battery VoltageNot publicly disclosed/verified
Charging TimeApproximately 5 hours
Cleaning MediumWaterless
Cleaning MethodRotary dry brush
Cleaning Productivity2,160 m²/hour
Commercial Product NameSolar Panel Cleaning Robot Type2
Compatible Solar Panel Array Width3,917–4,038 mm
Exact ModelType2
Fixed Guide RailsNot required
IP Protection RatingNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum Travel SpeedNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum Traversable GapNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum Traversable StepNot publicly disclosed/verified
NationalityJapan
Navigation SystemSensor-based autonomous movement and posture control
Obstacle AvoidanceNot publicly disclosed/verified
Operating Panel Inclination5–30°
Operating RuntimeApproximately 2 hours continuous operation
Operating TemperatureNot publicly disclosed/verified
Panel Gap TraversalSupported
Panel Step TraversalSupported
Posture ControlAutomatic adjustment during uneven-panel traversal
Robot Dimensions4,860 mm (L) × 910 mm (W) × 650 mm (H)
Robot TypeAutonomous photovoltaic panel cleaning robot
Robot Weight65 kg including battery
Sensor ConfigurationNot publicly disclosed/verified
Target ContaminantsSand and dust
About the Type2
Type2 is an autonomous waterless solar-panel cleaning robot manufactured by MiraiKikai, Inc. for large ground-mounted photovoltaic installations. It uses rotary dry brushes, autonomous posture control, and sensing technology to traverse uneven panel arrays without fixed guide rails. Its rated cleaning productivity is 2,160 m²/hour, with approximately two hours of continuous operation. Current commercial sales remain unverified.
Typical applications: Cleaning & Facility Maintenance, Energy & Utilities, Energy Infrastructure.