Facade Cleaning · High-rise

AFR-1500 High-Rise Facade Cleaning Robot

Name: AFR-1500 High-Rise Facade Cleaning Robot
Brand: PanPanTech
SKU: AFR-1500

The AFR-1500 is a 50 kg facade cleaning robot for high-rise and super-tall building exteriors. Coaxial twin rotors press it against the facade while a bionic wheel-leg chassis steps over transoms and raised frames up to 220 mm. An oscillating roller brush and a flexible squeegee clean in three modes rated 180, 360 and 500 m²/h, and the rope system locks automatically on power loss. It is rigged from roof anchors and supervised by a trained crew as part of an assessed facade project.

500m²/h rated max.

1,500+m²/day in projects

300 mmax. working height

220 mmobstacle clearance

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AFR-1500 photos and configuration views

Selected product images from the latest PanPanTech specification pack.

How it works

Four systems that let one robot clean a framed curtain wall

Most facade robots fail at the first raised frame. The AFR-1500 combines thrust adhesion with a stepping chassis, so it keeps cleaning across transoms instead of stopping at every panel joint.

Rotor-thrust adhesion

Coaxial twin rotors generate positive-pressure thrust that holds the robot against glass, stone or metal panels. Contact force is adjusted automatically as surface and wind load change — no suction cups to leak at frame joints.

Bionic wheel-leg chassis

The chassis lifts and steps over transoms, raised frames and decorative mullions up to 220 mm, which is what allows continuous drops on exposed-frame curtain walls.

Roller brush + squeegee

A high-frequency oscillating roller brush loosens dirt and a flexible squeegee follows to wipe water off, reducing streaks and water marks. Water is fed from the ground; the project set includes a water purification unit.

Perception and supervision

Binocular AI perception helps the robot read facade features. The operator supervises from a ground control panel that shows alarms for adhesion, speed, load and attitude.

Safety system

What the robot does when something goes wrong

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Power-loss self-locking

If power is cut, the rope-climbing system locks automatically and the robot holds its position instead of sliding down the rope.

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Alarm, stop and hold

If adhesion force drops, or over-speed, over-load, attitude deviation or a device fault is detected, red alarms flash on the robot body and the ground panel, the robot stops, holds position and engages the self-lock.

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Load-rated rope system

Working rope and safety line are rated at 1–2 t by the manufacturer — a wide margin over the 50 kg robot. An independent safety line is available as an option where local rules require redundancy.

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Defined wind limit

The rated wind limit is Beaufort 6, i.e. 10.8–13.8 m/s. The project method statement or local regulations can set a lower stop limit.

Roof & site requirements

Checked during the site survey, before the model is confirmed.

Roof anchors15 kN recommended per anchor point; count set by roof layout and facade area

No anchors?Deploy from counterweights or a gondola

Rope150 m standard; longer on project basis up to 300 m working height

UtilitiesWater and power access points confirmed at survey

Safety kitSafety rope, locking karabiners, descender

RulesLocal work-at-height regulations and permits apply

Deployment

From site survey to demobilisation

Every AFR-1500 project follows the same four stages. The survey decides whether the robot fits — and which areas stay manual.

STEP 01

Site survey

Facade material (glass, aluminium panel, stone), panel grid, building height, parapet height, roof load capacity, roof obstacles such as fans, lightning protection, pipes and AC units, and work boundaries: floor range, corners, canopies, eaves and protrusions.

STEP 02

Anchor & method plan

Anchor positions and fixing method are fixed, or counterweights / a gondola are specified where the roof has no anchors. The drop sequence and manual-work areas are agreed.

STEP 03

Mobilisation

The robot and accessories arrive in two cases (161 kg and 234 kg). Water and power points and permitted working hours are confirmed with the building manager.

STEP 04

Execution & demobilisation

Cleaning drops follow the work schedule, manual touch-up areas are recorded, and the equipment is packed and removed.

Operator training is provided at the factory or on site, with remote technical support; on-site service visits are arranged per project. The machine carries a 12-month warranty; full terms are confirmed in the quotation.

Output you can plan with

Rated m²/h versus real m²/day

The 180 / 360 / 500 m²/h ratings are measured on continuous facade under defined test conditions. A real project also spends time on rigging, drop changes, refilling water and crossing obstacles. Manufacturer project records put comprehensive output at 1,500–2,000 m² per robot per day — that is the figure to use for programme length and payback, never the hourly peak. For the wider market picture, see facade cleaning robots: history, market size and ROI.

Manufacturer project records

Client names withheld. Figures as recorded by the manufacturer.

Commercial plaza88 m glass facade with 5 cm raised frames — about 19,000 m² in a 7-day operation

Corporate office80 m glass curtain wall cleaned entirely by robot

Hotel resortPilot on a 115 m flat glass curtain wall

Headquarters campusPilot crossing a 20 cm raised platform obstacle

CumulativeMore than 200,000 m² of facade cleaned across projects in Foshan, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau

Project footage

AFR-1500 working on real buildings

Project clips from our manufacturing partner's deployments in the Middle East, South Korea and southern China. A clip shows operation under the filmed conditions; it is not a full-cycle productivity or safety validation.

Dubai, UAE — facade projectAuthorised AFR-1500 project footage from Dubai, including roof rigging and cleaning drops.

South Korea — commercial buildingsAdaptive roller-brush pressure on commercial facades, with cleaned and uncleaned glass side by side.

Multi-robot operationSeveral AFR-1500 units working different elevations at once on glass, stone and facades with air-conditioning units.

Zhongshan — complex facade geometryThe first deep clean of an unusually shaped facade where access had let dirt build up for years.

Zhuhai — residential towerWheel-leg movement crossing facade features step by step on a residential building.

Obstacle crossingThe wheel-leg chassis stepping over raised facade features during a cleaning drop.

AFR-1500

Technical specifications

Dimensions & Weight

Overall dimensions1,120 × 1,100 mm

Body width600 mm

Weight50 kg

Cleaning Performance

Rated capacityMode L 180 m²/h; Mode G 360 m²/h; Mode H 500 m²/h

Project output1,500–2,000 m² per robot per day, including repositioning (manufacturer project data)

Cleaning width600 – 1,500 mm (adjustable)

Cleaning methodWet cleaning: high-frequency oscillating roller brush + flexible squeegee

Compatible facadesFrameless flat glass, exposed-frame glass, stone, metal and composite curtain walls

Working Capability

Max. working height≤ 300 m

Obstacle clearance220 mm

AdhesionCoaxial twin-rotor positive-pressure thrust, automatic force adjustment

LocomotionBionic wheel-leg chassis on rope suspension

PerceptionBinocular AI perception

Rated wind limitBeaufort 6 (10.8 – 13.8 m/s)

Safety & Rigging

Power-loss protectionAutomatic self-locking on the rope

AlarmsAdhesion loss, over-speed, over-load, attitude deviation, device fault — alarm on robot and ground panel, auto stop and hold

Standard rope length150 m (suits buildings of about 60–100 m)

Rope / safety-line rating1 – 2 t (manufacturer statement)

Independent safety lineOptional

Roof anchor15 kN recommended per anchor point

Supplied safety kitSafety rope, locking karabiners, descender

Electrical & Protection

Rated power0.6 kW

Power supply220 V

Ingress protectionIP54

Logistics

Robot case1.22 × 1.01 × 1.75 m, 161 kg

Accessory case1.35 × 1.35 × 1.22 m, 234 kg

Project setRobot, rope-climbing system, water supply, power supply, safety-line system, water purification unit

Specifications are based on the manufacturer's technical confirmation sheet and written answers to PanPanTech. Rated outputs are obtained under defined test conditions; actual results depend on facade layout, soiling, wind and work organisation. Products are continuously improved and specifications may change without notice. Final configuration is confirmed in the quotation.

AFR-1500 FAQ

Questions facade buyers ask before a pilot

How high can the AFR-1500 work?

The rated maximum working height is 300 m. The standard rope supplied is 150 m, which suits buildings of roughly 60–100 m; taller buildings need a longer rope and a drop plan agreed at the site survey.

What facade obstacles can it cross?

The bionic wheel-leg chassis steps over transoms, raised frames and decorative mullions up to 220 mm. Deeper fins, canopies, set-backs and balconies are planned as separate drops or left for manual work, so send facade photos and section drawings before confirming the model.

Does it use suction cups to stay on the glass?

No. It hangs on a roof-anchored rope and coaxial twin rotors push it against the facade with positive-pressure thrust. The force is adjusted automatically, which is why it can work on glass, stone and metal panels and across frame joints where suction would leak.

What happens if the power fails or the wind picks up?

On power loss the rope-climbing system locks automatically and the robot holds its position. If adhesion drops, or if over-speed, over-load or abnormal attitude is detected, alarms flash on the robot and the ground panel and the robot stops and holds. The rated wind limit is Beaufort 6 (10.8–13.8 m/s); your site rules can set a lower stop limit.

How much facade can it clean in a day?

The three rated modes deliver 180, 360 and 500 m²/h on continuous facade. Once rigging, drop changes and obstacles are included, manufacturer project records put output at about 1,500–2,000 m² per robot per day. Use the daily figure, not the hourly peak, when you plan a programme or calculate payback.

What does the roof need?

Anchor points rated around 15 kN (about 1.5 t) are recommended; the number depends on the roof layout and facade area. If the roof has no usable anchors, the robot can be deployed from counterweights or a gondola. Parapet height, roof load capacity and roof obstacles are checked during the survey.

Does the robot replace the cleaning crew?

No. A trained crew still surveys the building, rigs the roof, supervises each drop and does detail work at corners, signage and recesses. What the robot removes is most of the time people spend hanging on ropes over the facade.

Which certifications and documents are available?

A Declaration of Conformity and the technical file are available on request, and the certification coverage for your destination market is confirmed in the quotation. Operation must also follow local work-at-height rules and permits.