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Cyber-Physical AI-IoT Robotic Solution for Automated Lavatory Hygiene and Resource Management Optimization
Author(s): Dr. Jayashree Awati1, Dr. Manisha L. Waghmode2, Dr. Seema S. Desai3, Prof. Akshay Kumar D. Desai4
Published In : International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER) Volume 14, Issue 1
Publisher : FOREX Publication
Published : 10 March 2026
e-ISSN : 2347-470X
Page(s) : 27-37
Abstract
Automated lavatory cleaning has improved with a new specialized robot. This system has three main goals; building an autonomous robot, using water efficiently, and setting up a daily cleaning schedule with set intervals. The robot has cleaning tools on an adjustable arm and uses sensors to move around freely. Its arm can reach tough spots like the toilet bowl, sink, and floor. Users can program the cleaning schedule with a timer. The toilet-cleaning robot has been put through its paces across a range of restroom settings, including public, business, and private restrooms. The water-saving cleaning system uses a high-pressure water pump and nozzles that function as bathroom cleaning equipment to clean designated toilet sections. The robot system achieved complete cleaning of all restroom surfaces, including hard-to-reach areas such as the back of the toilet bowl and the underside of the washbasin. The automatic lavatory cleaning robot uses an energy-saving cleaning system. The robots operate in public restrooms which serve highway travelers as they maintain cleanliness throughout the area while decreasing staffing requirements. The system can clean both Indian toilets and Western-style commodes. The robot uses a cleaning liquid and a brush to sanitize the toilet bowl. The system operates with enhanced performance because it uses smart features together with microcontrollers and servo motors and modern manufacturing methods which include 3D printing and Autodesk Fusion 360.
Keywords: Lavatory cleaning robot, Robotic arm, Autonomous cleaning, AI, IoT, Cyber, Water conservation, Scheduled cleaning, Automation, DC (Direct Current).
Dr. Jayashree Awati, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Kasegaon Education Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, affiliated to Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India; Email: jayashree.awati@ritindia.edu
Dr. Manisha L. Waghmode ,Department of Management Studies, Kasegaon Education Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, affiliated to Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India; Email: w.manisha98@gmail.com
Dr. Seema S. Desai ,Department of Management Studies, Kasegaon Education Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, affiliated to Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India; Email: seema.desai@ritindia.edu
Prof. Akshay Kumar D. Desai ,Department of Management Studies, Kasegaon Education Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, affiliated to Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India; Email: akshaykumar.desai@ritindia.edu
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