VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HO CHI MINH CITY

HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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FINAL REPORT
TOPIC:

WINDOW-CLEANING ROBOT

Subject: Engineering Orientation

Subject code: EE1025
Instructor: Ph.D. Nguyen Quang Nam
Class: TT01
Group: 07
Semester: 221
Group member: Nguyen Duy Ngoc 2251036
Vong Thu Yen 2251060
Nguyen Minh Duy 2251006

HO CHI MINH CITY, DECEMBER 2022

 Abstract:
Modern and stunning houses today often feature an increasing number of curtain
window glass walls. However, the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of these windows can
pose challenges due to factors such as height and the risk of injury during the cleaning
process. To address these issues, a window cleaning robot has been developed using
Arduino Uno as the microcontroller. The robot incorporates various components, including
Neobidium magnets, ultrasonic sensors, DC motor, servo motor, motor driver, and a
buzzer. Neobidium magnets are utilized to securely attach the window-cleaning robot
vertically to the surface of glass walls, while the servomotor facilitates the robot's
movement. Ultrasonic sensors play a crucial role in detecting obstacles or reaching the
edge of the panel at approximately 3 cm. When an obstacle is detected, the DC motor is
activated to alter the robot's path. Once all four sides of the window panel's edges are
detected, a buzzer is activated continuously to signal the completion of the glass window
cleaning process to the user.
INTRODUCTION
Currently, the majority of buildings, including residences, feature modern and striking
curtain glass windows as opposed to the traditional Naco glass windows. While these
contemporary skyscrapers and houses with glass panels offer aesthetic appeal, they require
regular maintenance, repairs, and care, especially for window cleaning, due to the
accumulation of dust and pollution in urban environments. Traditional methods for external
maintenance, such as the use of ropes, gondolas, and winches, involve inherent risks and
necessitate skilled labor for safety precautions. The greater the reliance on human labor, the
higher the potential for risks, particularly in hazardous situations, leading to emergency
conditions during events like earthquakes or strong winds. Even in residential settings,
individuals are still exposed to risks such as cuts, injuries, and harm due to the elevated or
sharp surfaces of glass walls. Consequently, the objective of this project is to create an
automated, uncomplicated, and lightweight cleaning robot designed for practical use in
modern households. The project aims to utilize a cost-effective microcontroller,
specifically Arduino, as the central processing unit for the robot.
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