Internet of things-based floor cleaning robot

• Published in: Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Main Author: Kassim A.H.; Zain M.Y.M.; Yusoh M.A.T.M.; Sidek M.N.; Daud R.M.N.R.; Arifin A.I.M.; Zin M.F.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178314854&doi=10.11591%2fijeecs.v32.i3.pp1353-1360&partnerID=40&md5=758ceb37cd1174fda7edecbc505a5974

Internet of things (IoT) based floor cleaning robot (FC-Rob) is a floor cleaning robot that uses a smartphone to assist users, primarily housewives and mothers, in completing their chores. The NodeMCU ESP8266 serves as the robot’s “brain” and is controlled by a smartphone application for the purpose of this research. In accordance with current trends, an iOS and Android application using Blynk has also been developed for users to control the robot’s movements, making it the ideal solution for time-crunched individuals. FC-Rob is propelled by two direct current (DC) motors to ensure comprehensive floor cleaning. The results of this research are strengthened by tests conducted on battery life and two types of fabric, as well as a comparison with two types of commercially available robots. The positive findings of these tests on this robot demonstrate its effectiveness and efficiency in cleaning houses, as well as its reasonable cost and educational value for children. © 2023 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved.