Three-quarter front view of the ARI autonomous floor cleaning robot.

ARI – AI-Powered Autonomous Floor Maintenance Robot

ARI is an AI-powered autonomous maintenance robot and modular floor maintenance platform designed to transform conventional floor care into a measurable, predictable and highly efficient operation. Mathematics doesn’t lie. That’s why ARI delivers over 95% consistent floor maintenance quality while helping reduce operating costs by up to 70%. Through labor savings alone, it can typically achieve a return on investment within 8–10 months.

With ARI, floor maintenance is no longer a manually managed task—it becomes a data-driven facility management operation where every square meter is digitally verified, documented and continuously optimized.

 


Patented Modular Architecture
One robot. Multiple capabilities. A future-ready investment.

ARI is a fully modular robotic platform that can switch between sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping and disinfection modules within minutes—without the use of any tools. Its physical quick-change module system enables a single robot to adapt to different floor types, cleaning applications and operational requirements. This patented modular architecture reduces the need for multiple machines, protects your investment against future operational needs and significantly lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO).

AI-Powered Floor Inspection and Security

More than cleaning—intelligent floor inspection.

 

Equipped with high-resolution cameras and ARA Robotics’ patented AI-powered floor analysis software, ARI continuously scans every square meter of the facility. It detects cracks, surface damage, discoloration, level differences, foreign objects and hazardous liquid spills, reporting potential risks before they become safety hazards. By enabling early intervention, ARI helps create safer environments for visitors, patients and employees while supporting proactive facility maintenance.

Side profile view of the ARI autonomous cleaning robot showing its industrial-grade construction.

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring (IAQ)

More than cleaning—continuous indoor air quality intelligence.

 

Powered by industrial-grade Sensirion sensor technology, ARI continuously measures, maps and digitally reports 13 indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters during operation, including CO₂, PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, temperature, relative humidity and other environmental indicators. Its AI-powered analytics platform enables facility managers to monitor air quality trends over time, identify potential risks at an early stage and make data-driven decisions. The resulting measurable data provides reliable digital records that support ISO management systems, LEED certification, ESG reporting and sustainable facility management practices.

13 IAQ Parameters • Real-Time Monitoring • Digital Mapping • AI-Powered Analytics • ISO • LEED • ESG

Top-down view of the ARI autonomous cleaning robot, highlighting its compact, modular design.

Advanced Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance

LiDAR, cameras and intelligent sensor fusion for uninterrupted autonomy in dynamic environments.

 

Equipped with 360° LiDAR, 3D depth cameras, ToF and ultrasonic sensors, ARI continuously perceives its surroundings in real time, reliably detecting people, vehicles and other obstacles. Powered by advanced sensor fusion and dynamic path planning algorithms, it responds instantly to moving obstacles, autonomously replans its route and continues operating safely without disrupting traffic in busy facilities.

Close-up detail of the ARI autonomous robot's chassis and sensor housing.

Seamless control from any device

Your facility operations, always under your control.

ARI can be remotely managed through the web-based ARA Command Center, accessible from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Facility managers can monitor robot status in real time, update tasks and schedules instantly, review performance reports and manage maintenance notifications from a single platform. This enables continuous operational oversight without the need to be physically present, allowing managers to focus on higher-value strategic activities.

With multi-robot support, all ARA robots operating across one or multiple facilities can be monitored and managed from a single centralized platform.

Mapping and navigation systems of Ara Robotics

Resource Efficiency
Less resource consumption. Greater sustainability.

When integrated with the Petek Smart Maintenance Station, ARI can reduce water consumption by up to 90% through its patented greywater recycling and filtration system, which enables water to be reused up to ten times. Intelligent chemical dosing further optimizes detergent consumption, reducing consumable usage and lowering operating costs.

This sustainable approach supports ESG objectives, ISO 14001 environmental management systems and LEED certification while helping organizations minimize their environmental footprint.

Industrial-Grade Durability and Sustainability
Built to last. Designed with sustainability in mind.

ARI is engineered for the demanding conditions of commercial and industrial facilities using high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials and industrial-grade components. Its modular architecture simplifies maintenance and component replacement, allowing only the required parts to be replaced, reducing electronic waste and extending the product’s service life.

With its long operational lifespan and low total cost of ownership (TCO), ARI is a sustainable, future-ready investment designed to deliver reliable performance for years to come.

Detailed view of ARI’s industrial-strength, rust-resistant chassis material.

Intelligent Design for Maximum Maneuverability
Every detail optimized for superior mobility.

ARI’s mechanical architecture is engineered through mathematics, geometry and motion analysis—not intuition. Its compact footprint and optimized mechanical design deliver exceptional maneuverability, allowing it to operate efficiently even in areas that are difficult for conventional autonomous robots to access.

By positioning the drive wheels at the geometric center of the chassis, ARI achieves a true zero-turn radius, enabling precise movement through narrow aisles, between furniture and within complex facility layouts. This intelligent design ensures consistent, complete floor maintenance throughout the facility, including hard-to-reach areas, without disrupting ongoing operations.

ARI robot showcasing its 0m turning radius for superior maneuverability in narrow spaces.

Expandable and Future-Ready Platform

As your needs evolve, so does your robot.

 

Thanks to ARI’s integrated accessory platform, UVC sterilization modules, ULV fogging systems, security cameras, projection units and future hardware innovations can be easily integrated. These user-installable modules extend ARI’s capabilities beyond floor maintenance, combining security, disinfection, digital inspection and facility automation within a single robotic platform.

Designed to grow with your business, ARI transforms a single investment into a scalable, future-ready solution that adapts to changing operational requirements for years to come.

ARI robot equipped with an optional UVC sterilization module for enhanced hygiene.

Professional Finishing with Mopping Attachment
Professional floor care with a streak-free finish.

 

The optional mopping module is designed for commercial and public environments where superior floor appearance is essential. Following the scrubbing process, it removes residual moisture from the floor, promoting faster drying, a more uniform surface finish and an enhanced level of cleanliness. By delivering consistently high-quality results, it minimizes the need for manual touch-ups, improves labor efficiency and helps maintain a professional appearance throughout the facility.

ARI autonomous robot performing professional floor maintenance in a terminal walkway.

Industrial Capacity of an Autonomous Floor Robot
Engineered for continuous autonomous operation

ARI is capable of maintaining more than 20,000 m² of floor space in a single day. Depending on the selected cleaning mode, it can operate continuously for 4 to 8 hours on a single charge. When its battery or consumables require replenishment, ARI automatically returns to the Petek Smart Maintenance Station to recharge, refill water and perform its self-maintenance routines.

With its 24/7 autonomous operation capability, ARI continues working during nights, weekends and off-peak hours, significantly reducing labor requirements while ensuring consistent, uninterrupted floor maintenance.

Capabilities

  • Scrubbing 1600–1800 m²/h

  • Vacuuming 2000 m²/h

  • Mopping 2500 m²/h¹

Charging (15-90%) & Battery

  • 2.5 hours
  • 24V 80A

Runtime

  • 3.0 – 3.5 hours depending on floor type

Noise Levels

  • Vacuuming at full power ‹ 60 dB

  • Scrubbing ‹ 55 dB

  • Mopping only ‹ 50 dB

Volumetric Capacity

  • Fresh tank 60 lts

  • Gray tank 65 lts

Cleaning Width

  • 680 mm scrubbing with twin disc module
  • 500 mm scrubbing with double cylindrical brush module

  • 500 mm vacuuming with double cylindrical brush module

  • 1000 mm with double cylindrical brush module + 2 side brushes

  • 700 mm with mopping module

Mobility

  • 0 m turning radius
  • 0.5 – 0.8 m/sec working speed
  • Patent pending motor driven AI camera controlled multi-slide squeegee³ will slide sideways regarding front obstacles or wetness

Task Management

  • simple controls via touchscreen on board, full control via tablet, phone or computer

  • smart charge: not full but only sufficient charging performed to finish an interrupted task

  • filtering, UV sterilization and recycle of gray water during wet cleaning
  • 40 m range 2D LIDAR + 4K AI camera + solid state LIDARs for navigation and obstacle avoidance

  • proprietary, in-house developed software for patented floor defect detection and mapping
  • proprietary, in-house developed software for patented air quality detection and mapping
  • full control on maps like: no-go lines, no-go areas, area dividing and naming, manual route assignment
  • full autonomous initial mapping
  • 100K m² autonomous mapping capability
  • follow-me mapping on demand³
  • multi-floor mapping³
  • escalator detection³
  • elevator utilization¹
  • scheduling
  • 2× cross cleaning
  • spot cleaning¹

Measurements

  • 600 × 900 × 680 mm standart body
  • 700 × 900 × 680 mm with twin disc module

  • 52 kgs with double cylindrical brushes / with battery / without fluids
  • 60 kgs with twin disc / with battery / without fluids

  • 16–32 kgs adjustable brush pressure

Standart Cradle (wall unit)

  • Fully closed design when not in use

  • Smart Charging
  • Detergent and additive dosing

  • Macerator to eliminate large debris

Customization

  • colors and textures on demand for body parts

Petek Maintenance Center

  • Fully closed design when not in use

  • Smart Charging
  • Full recycle of discharged gray water at the end of each task on demand, huge conservation of water

  • Mechanical brush cleaning with pressurized water jets

  • 45 degC hot water generation

  • HOCl disinfectant generation

  • 60 liters spare water tank

  • Macerator to eliminate large debris

  • Detergent and additive dosing