The Whiz is a Cleaning robot developed by SoftBank Robotics (United States), launched 2019, priced up to $27,400 USD. Key specifications: type commercial vacuum, method vacuuming, surfaces hard_floor, carpet, navigation lidar slam.
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Overview
Whiz is an AI-powered autonomous vacuum sweeper designed for large commercial spaces like offices, hotels, and airports. It features fully autonomous operation with BrainOS AI navigation software, safety sensors that detect and maneuver around people and objects, and can clean up to 1,500 square meters in a single charge. The robot is equipped with HEPA filtration, a 4.0 L dust bag capacity, and a Whiz Connect dashboard for monitoring cleaning performance.
Flagship features
- Used in over 70 countries worldwide
- Part of SoftBank Robotics' enterprise-scale automation program
- Can operate 6-7 hours per day, 7 days a week
- Provides notifications for maintenance or assistance
- Praised for improving cleanliness and operational efficiency in customer testimonials
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
FAST Technologies, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Wicomico County Schools
Viability
Pepper World Paris exhibition
Specifications
Category: Cleaning- Type
- commercial vacuum
- Method
- vacuuming
- Surfaces
- hard_floor, carpet
- Navigation
- lidar slam
- Safety cert.
- none
- Battery type
- li ion
- Pricing model
- purchase
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $29.0B
- Founded
- 2004
Detailed specifications
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- Applications
- floor_cleaning
- Sub Category
- vacuum
- Company Country
- US
- Industries Served
- hospitality,senior_living,workplace,multifamily
- Additional Information
- - Used in over 70 countries worldwide - Part of SoftBank Robotics' enterprise-scale automation program - Can operate 6-7 hours per day, 7 days a week - Provides notifications for maintenance or assistance - Praised for improving cleanliness and operational efficiency in customer testimonials
Who runs it· deployment evidence
3 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport· United Statessource ↗
- FAST Technologies· United Kingdomsource ↗
- Wicomico County Schools· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- Apr 2017MilestonePepper World Paris exhibition
- 2019DeploymentCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport becomes an early Whiz customer
- 2019PartnershipSoftBank Robotics America and Canon Solutions America partner on Whiz
- 2019LaunchWhiz launches in North America
- 2015PartnershipMicrosoft partnership for Pepper development
- 2015DeploymentPepper reaches 500 company users in Japan
- 2014LaunchPepper Robot Launched
- 2014LaunchPepper joint development announced
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Whiz?
- The Whiz is developed by SoftBank Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Whiz?
- The Whiz is a Cleaning robot made by SoftBank Robotics.
- How much does the Whiz cost?
- The Whiz is priced Up to $27,400 USD.
- When was the Whiz launched?
- The Whiz was launched in 2019.
- What are the key specifications of the Whiz?
- Key specifications of the Whiz: type commercial vacuum, method vacuuming, surfaces hard_floor, carpet, navigation lidar slam, safety cert. none.
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