Frequently Asked Questions

Avidbots robotics solutions are used throughout the

world in various environments such as manufacturing,
warehousing, healthcare, airports and transit, education
and retail. Neo™, the fully autonomous floor scrubbing
robot, is boosting productivity at locations around the
world. We hope you’re as excited about the potential of
commercial floor cleaning robots as we are, but we also
understand you may have questions about working with
Neo at your facility. We’re here to help! You’ll find a list
of FAQs below. Not finding the answers you need?
Contact us to learn more.

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Contents

01 Introducing Neo
05 Using Neo
06 Mapping and Navigation
08 Avidbots Robot Network Security
10 Customer Success
12 Product Features
14 Safety Features

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Introducing Neo
Neo is the most advanced fully autonomous commercial floor scrubber robot on the market. Powered by the
Avidbots AI Platform™, with analytics from the proprietary Avidbots Command Center, Neo helps to optimize your
cleaning operation.

Neo has been engineered from the ground up to be the highest in quality, with industry-leading technology and
software, reliability and serviceability.

Tackling the time-consuming and tedious job of scrubbing floors, Neo frees your cleaning staff to concentrate on
other business-critical or high value tasks, increasing the productivity of the entire cleaning function.

Read the introductory FAQs below to get to know Avidbots better and discover the features and benefits of the
Neo floor scrubbing robot.

Contact us to learn more or to inquire about a demonstration of Neo at your premises.

What is Avidbots? What is the Neo floor scrubbing robot?

Avidbots is a robotics company with a vision to Neo, the fully autonomous commercial robot floor
bring robotic solutions into everyday life to increase scrubber, turns conventional floor cleaning upside
organizational productivity and to do that better than down. Built from the ground up to be a robot, Neo is
any other company in the world. Its ground-breaking optimized for autonomous cleaning and sanitization.
product is Neo, an autonomous floor scrubbing robot You won’t find a cup holder, seat or steering wheel
widely deployed by the world’s leading facilities, on Neo—they’re not needed, and make the robot’s
including airports, warehouses, manufacturing sites, design less optimal, while reducing your team’s
shopping malls, universities and other commercial efficiency and your return-on-investment.
spaces worldwide.
The Neo floor scrubber automates the cleaning
Founded in 2014 by two robotics engineers from process powered by the Avidbots AI Platform™.
the University of Waterloo, Pablo Molina and Faizan Leave floor care to Neo, and let your team focus on
Sheikh, the company today has a rapidly expanding higher value tasks. So much more than your typical
customer base in over a dozen countries and offers semi-autonomous floor scrubber.
comprehensive service and support to customers on
five continents. Avidbots has grown to be a global Read more about Neo, the fully autonomous
leader in commercial service robots, achieving many floor scrubbing robot.
important industry firsts along the way. Avidbots
was delighted to be named part of Deloitte’s 2020
Technology Fast 50 in 2020.

Read more about the growth of Avidbots,

our vision and values.

How do I find out about career

opportunities at Avidbots?
As a pioneer in facility management and robotics,
we’re always keen to meet with designers, engineers,
and other innovators seeking to build the future of
the industry with us.

Check out the Avidbots Careers page for a list of

current opportunities or feel free to send your resume,
outlining your career objectives, to hr@avidbots.com.

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Why is a robot floor scrubber better than a manual (ride-on or push-behind) scrubber?
While manual scrubbers have dominated commercial cleaning for many years, floor scrubbing robots are
next-generation solutions delivering substantive benefits over aging technology. The Neo fully autonomous floor
scrubbing robot offers significant operational and business advantages over manual cleaning with a ride-on
or push-behind scrubber.

Fully Autonomous Cleaning

Driven by the Avidbots AI Platform featuring advanced dynamic planning and obstacle avoidance, and
equipped with a market-leading sensor suite with 360° visibility, Neo can autonomously map and clean your
premises without the need of a manual operator. Neo detects and navigates around anyone or anything in
your environment and continually updates its cleaning routes to optimize cleaning performance.

Maximum uptime and productivity.

With labor costs rising, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and continued risk of sickness and absence,
managing a productive, cost-effective cleaning operation is a challenge for any facility manager.
Neo is always ready and eager to clean, supporting up to six hours of run time on a single battery charge,
with extended operating time available by simply swapping batteries over. Neo is equipped with a
109 L (28.8 gal) solution tank and a 135 L (35.7 gal) recovery tank. Viruses, bacteria and other contaminants
are picked up during cleaning, held in the separate recovery tank, and not spread to other parts of your facility.

Consistent, high quality cleaning performance.

Neo never misses a shift and with a choice of cylindrical or disc cleaning heads, you can select a cleaning
configuration that best suits your location’s unique cleaning requirements. Neo tracks every square foot of every
cleaning operation and, via the proprietary Avidbots Command Center, delivers timely, objective performance
reports to your desktop, phone or tablet, with visual cleaning maps, at-a-glance cleaning quality ratings and
deep, granular insight on demand. You can also keep tabs on your Neo—or entire fleet of Neos—at all times
through the fleet dashboard where you can view online status and location of your robots, as well as the success
of each cleaning plan by robot and location. Finally, if the floor layout changes seasonally or for maintenance,
facility managers can request map updates. Optimized cleaning plans are just another way Neo lets you and
your managers continuously improve your cleaning operation.

Simple to deploy, easy to operate.

While getting Neo up and running is a simple task, you’ll benefit from dedicated support from the
Avidbots Customer Success team. They’ll oversee your Neo deployment and training, guide your team through
configuration and operation, as well as create cleaning plans unique to your facility They’ll train your staff on
operating and maintaining your Neo, and teach them about Avidbots Command Center. Neo’s easy-to-use
touchscreen controls and familiar steering column ensure operators can quickly get up to speed, while 24/7/365
Real-Time Monitoring and Remote Assistance from Avidbots experts, Neo will always perform at it’s best.

Always connected, always improving.

With Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE network support, Neo can be monitored and managed by your team in real-time,
so you’re always in the know. Layout changes or location-specific adjustments to cleaning plans or settings
can quickly be synced with Neo. The Avidbots AI Platform seamlessly updates via the Cloud with manual
updates being a thing of the past. The machine-learning-equipped Avidbots AI Platform will get even “smarter”,
recognizing more objects in different environments and floors. Similar to self-driving cars powered by AI,
they learn from other self-driving cars on the road and get smarter over time.

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 Safe and secure operation.

With the Avidbots AI Platform, Neo is able to adapt to changes in the environment, leading the industry
with real-time obstacle avoidance! The state-of-the-art technology combined with sensor redundancy, e-stop
buttons, bumpers, beacon and integrated signaling lights and a sound system that talks to you, makes Neo
the best in keeping the operational environment safe.

Untapped performance and productivity insight.

Take the guesswork out of cleaning performance. Neo and the proprietary Avidbots Command Center
provide a deep understanding of your facility operations and enhanced visibility of and accountability for
cleaning performance, baseline productivity data for audit purposes, or comparison for other parts of your
business or market. You want metrics? Whether you’re running one Neo or a global fleet, you’ll be able to access
highly detailed reports of every cleaning operation, including precision productivity metrics and sector-level
coverage maps.

Enhanced brand and customer experience.

While the “connected facility” or “facility automation” are great industry buzzwords, often the technologies
powering these advances are hidden behind the scenes or taken for granted. Automated, low-energy lighting,
solar panels tucked away on a roof, intelligent HVAC systems are fantastic assets to the organization, but are
likely to be ignored by customers and co-workers alike. A robot cleaning your floors every day, working side-by-
side with your operations team in public spaces? That’s a mobile innovation showcase that demonstrates your
organization’s progressive outlook and commitment to future technologies. It’s no surprise to see our customers
around the world outfitting Neo in branded graphics or using Neo for mobile advertising.

What type of industries are Where can I see Neo in action?

the best fit for Neo? Neo has been deployed in businesses across
Neo has been successfully deployed in a wide North America, Europe, Asia, South America and
range of industries around the world, including: Australia so you may well see it cleaning the floors on
your next visit to the airport, hospital or retail mall!

We hold regular demonstrations and demos for

businesses interested in purchasing Neo as well
as roadshow events around the world.

Interested to see Neo in action?

Transit Warehousing Retail &
& Airports & Logistics Shopping Book a demo with one of our experts and discover
Centers how Neo is so much more than your average
cleaning robot.

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boosting productivity in your industry.

Manufacturing Education Healthcare

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What is Avidbots Command Center? On the go? The Avidbots Command Center supports
automated alerts to mobile devices for events such
Avidbots Command Center is the management
as cleaning completion and performance, required
and reporting platform that supports one Neo—
water changes and other activities. With Avidbots
or entire fleet of Neos—remotely and in real-time.
Command Center, you’ll never be in the dark about
Neo provides you with a level of oversight and your cleaning operation.
performance measurement that you won’t find in
Understand fleet performance at a glance with
other commercial floor scrubbers. The proprietary
configurable cleaning targets to define success and
Avidbots Command Center lets you monitor, manage
transform data into meaningful results, enabling you
and track your Neo—or an entire fleet of Neos—
to optimize your cleaning operation over time.
remotely and in real-time. You’ll be able to access
highly detailed reports of every cleaning operation,
including precision productivity metrics and sector-
 Learn more about Avidbots Command Center.
level coverage maps. With the Neo floor scrubbing
robot and supporting Avidbots Command Center,
you and your managers will always be in the know.

Learn more about Avidbots Command Center.

What questions can Avidbots

Command Center help me answer?
Avidbots Command Center provides visibility into
a part of your business that is often unseen or can’t
be subjectively assessed.

Was my facility cleaned last night?

How well was my facility cleaned?

How long did it take?

How much floor area was actually covered?

How productive was the cleaning operation?

How much water did I use?

What brush pressure was used?

W
 here exactly in the facility was cleaned
(and what was not)?

Avidbots Command Center provides the answer

to these questions and more—for every cleaning
operation, on every floor, every day. Reports are
available for a single Neo—or an entire fleet of Neos—
including productivity metrics, trend reports and
visual ratings for each cleaning operation.

View the online status and location of your robots at a

high level or take a closer look at the cleaning process
via the Avidbots Command Center: Real-Time Monitor
for real-time video monitoring of your Neo(s) and
transparency into operations when you’re not there.

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Using Neo
Neo turns conventional floor cleaning upside down. Built from the ground up to be a robot, Neo is optimized
for autonomous cleaning and sanitization. You won’t find a cup holder, seat or steering wheel on Neo—
they’re not needed, making the robot’s design less optimal, while reducing your team’s efficiency and your
return-on-investment.

There’s no need for extensive training—Neo’s large, 25 cm full color rear touch screen allows for easy control,
while the use of a familiar steering column and twist throttle support precise steering and acceleration when
cleaning manually.

Extensive language support allows operators from a wealth of countries to become friends with Neo,
ensuring easy configuration of custom cleaning settings as required. Of course, as a fully autonomous cleaning
robot, Neo can be set to clean your facility using your preset cleaning configuration with just a couple of taps.

Read the FAQs below to discover the simplicity of cleaning your facility with Neo. Contact us to find out more
or to enquire about a demonstration of Neo at your premises.

How does an operator control the How can an operator understand

Neo floor scrubbing robot? Neo’s current status?
Neo is equipped with a large, 25 cm full color rear Alongside messages displayed on Neo’s touchscreen,
touch screen, which is used to control the robot, the robot is equipped with LED safety indicators
launch auto cleaning operations or configure around the front and side of its chassis. As well
manual settings. With access secured by a four-digit as clearly displaying turn notifications, the status
passcode, managers can ensure that only authorized lights improve the robot’s visibility and serve as
operators are able to view and adjust Neo’s operation. status indicators, changing colour to denote specific
A simple and intuitive user interface allows operators operating conditions.
to easily set Neo cleaning in autonomous or
manual modes. Auto cleaning mode Manual cleaning mode

Learning mode Obstacle Detected

Does Neo support forward
and reverse gears? Emergency Stop Turning Indicator
Activated (a blinking side light
Neo’s drive wheel supports three forward gears, indicates the direction
a reverse gear as well as park—just like you’d find on a Neo is turning)

car with automatic transmission. In autonomous

mode, local cleaning plan settings allow granular
adjustment of Neo’s speed throughout your premises,
What languages does the Neo automated
to maximize cleaning performance. In manual floor scrubbing robot support?
operation, gears can be selected easily with a simple As of January 2021, the languages for the robot GUI
tap of the screen, while Neo’s twist-grip throttle are English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Finnish,
provides precision speed control for operators. German, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

Customers are able to easily change Neo’s user

Does Neo support manual operation?
interface locale via Avidbots Command Center,
Absolutely. In autonomous mode, Neo can navigate to suit operators’ native languages.
and clean your facility without any human intervention,
but it also offers a manual cleaning mode. Once set via We are rapidly adding support for more languages,
a simple button tap on Neo’s touchscreen interface, as Neo expands across the globe.
operators use a handlebar and twist-grip throttle
to steer Neo and control its speed. Manual cleaning Please contact us to request details.
settings allow easy adjustment and monitoring of
Neo’s water flow, brush pressure and rear vacuum.

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Mapping and Navigation
Our proprietary AI software, the Avidbots AI Platform, powers Neo, enabling the fully autonomous floor scrubbing
robot to understand its operating environment and take actions to maximize cleaning productivity while
minimizing human intervention. The industry-leading Avidbots AI Platform means Neo outshines the rest in true
autonomous cleaning and sanitization.

How does Neo automatically navigate The Avidbots AI Platform means Neo is unmatched
around commercial premises? in obstacle avoidance avoiding anyone or anything.
Using a variety of sensors, the Avidbots AI Platform
When Neo is deployed in a new facility, the entire consistently evaluates the data being collected to
space is mapped and a fully-customizable cleaning ensure Neo can avoid anyone or anything and stop
plan is generated. From that point forward, using when unexpected obstacles appear. Unlike other
the onboard suite of sensors, at the start of each semi-autonomous machines that get confused and
cleaning session the Avidbots AI Platform compares typically stop when multiple obstacles get in the
what the space looks like this time to the original way, the Avidbots AI Platform enables Neo to handle
cleaning plan. The system then determines the best navigating dynamic environments with ease. Neo is
path to maximize cleaning productivity and coverage. the best in keeping the operational environment safe.
Essentially, Neo knows the room and then determines
the best route in real-time. An industry-leading suite of lidar (light detection
and ranging) and 3D sensors provide the Avidbots
Avidbots’ advanced localization algorithms, AI Platform with a constant stream of information
engineered on the experience of hundreds of and data that is analyzed to make informed decisions
thousands of operating hours, allow continuous on a continuous basis. In addition to providing the
operation in even the most dynamic and Avidbots AI Platform with this data, the sensors share
challenging environments where off-the-shelf their data with our Customer Success Team who
SLAM (simultaneously localization and mapping) leverage it to work directly with our customers and
algorithms used by many robots fail. Avidbots’ optimize their cleaning operation, delivering the best
proprietary algorithms result in fewer stoppages and floor care possible.
more consistent cleaning. By interpreting long-range
lidar sensor data and taking advantage of large and
detailed cleaning maps, the Avidbots AI Platform
Can Neo detect obstacles
provides location level awareness to Avidbots robots— and prevent collisions?
Avidbots robots understand their location relative to Absolutely! Neo is equipped with a sophisticated
items in their immediate vicinity as well as in a wider array of sensors that allow the robot to identify anyone
context, such as where they are in a large facility. or anything in its path and safely navigate around
your facility.

In autonomous cleaning mode, Neo will identify

obstacles in its path and, if possible, navigate around
obstacles that are up to 5 meters away. If an obstacle is
too large to navigate around or moves within 2 meters
of the front of the robot, Neo will slow to a halt and
plan a new path around the object. When the path is
clear (whether due to the obstruction moving or a
new path being generated), Neo will resume
operation automatically.

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How are Neo’s mapping capabilities An operator (supported on-site by Avidbots’
different from other cleaning robots? Customer Success Team) places Neo in Learning mode,
then drives the robot around a location manually.
Cleaning robots can typically be grouped into two
categories, semi-autonomous or fully autonomous. Neo’s sensor array scans the environment to create
an initial floor plan.That plan is transmitted to Avidbots’
Semi-autonomous robots often rely on the teach-and- Cleaning Plan team, who check and analyze the layout
repeat planning method, only knowing the routes an in detail to ensure all fixed obstacles and potential
operator has taught them. This means they are hazards (such as walls, pillars, steps and so on) have
prone to stoppages when environments change been correctly identified as “no-go zones”.
(e.g. holiday display set up or seating area moved).
Once stuck, the operator has to rescue the floor The Cleaning Plan team also works closely with local
scrubber and re-teach it to the new environment/ facility managers to define the optimal cleaning
layout. This is a time-consuming task that results in route for each area of your premises.
non-productive downtime. Imagine having to do this
each time the environment changes. This method of Over the first few weeks of deployment, the Avidbots
operation is less than ideal for commercial spaces as Customer Success team reviews cleaning operations
the majority of commercial environments are dynamic. and productivity metrics to look for opportunities to
If the robot is getting stuck as items within the further optimise performance.
environment change/move, the robot will not deliver
the value-add it’s supposed to. Can cleaning plans be updated if my
floor layout changes?
Neo is a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot
powered by the Avidbots AI Platform. Our proprietary Absolutely. Neo supports Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE
AI software enables Neo to understand its operating networking which allows us to sync cleaning plan
environment and take action to maximize cleaning changes to Neo whenever required.
productivity while minimizing human intervention.
Our industry-leading Avidbots AI Platform means If your floor layout undergoes major changes—
Neo outshines the rest in true autonomous cleaning for example, maintenance or to incorporate seasonal
and sanitization. The platform—leveraging data changes—simply contact the Avidbots’ Cleaning
from a variety of robot sensors—provides situational Plan team with the details. Requested cleaning plan
awareness, enables advanced decision-making changes can be created and synced to the robot
capabilities and reliably completes its two key within 24 hours.
objectives: determining the robot’s position within
space and finding the best path for the task at hand. Can I edit my cleaning plans through
The Avidbots AI Platform delivers true autonomy, the Avidbots Command Center?
rarely getting lost, stuck, or needing to be rescued
If you need to update your cleaning plans, for example,
by a local operator. As a result, it reduces reliance on
due to a floor layout change or planned maintenance
local operators when compared with other methods
work, we ask that you contact the Avidbots’ Cleaning
of operation such as teach-and-repeat.
Plan team to perform and sync the map edits.
This ensures the continued accuracy of your plan
How are Neo’s cleaning plans created? and safe operation of Neo at your premises.
A combination of leading-edge technology and
Requested cleaning plan changes can be created
human expertise combines to ensure the creation
and synced to the robot within 24 hours.
of effective and efficient cleaning plans, with safety
and productivity as top priorities.

Neo is equipped with an array of bleeding-edge

sensors, including front and rear lidar sensors and
3D cameras. Those sensors, in combination with LIVE
the Avidbots AI Platform and web services allow the
24/7/365
creation of bespoke cleaning plans of each location
during initial deployment.

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Avidbots Robot Network Security
Neo is equipped with secure Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE networking features that enable advanced performance
reporting, cleaning map optimizations, 24/7/365 Real-Time Monitoring and Remote Assistance with regular
software updates. Together, these important features keep Neo performing at its best when cleaning your facility.

Avidbots is committed to secure operation, employing the most advanced security methods available.
Our engineers and security specialists work closely with customer IT teams to ensure our robots always operate
within corporate network security policies. Platform flexibility and our collaborative approach to deployment
enables Neo to clean high-security facilities such as airports, hospitals and nuclear power stations.

Not finding the answers you need? Contact us to learn more.

How is the Avidbots Command Center How are remote monitoring and support
portal secured? connections to the robot secured?
Avidbots Command Center employs the most Neo is equipped with an industry-standard network
advanced security methods available. Data at rest gateway supporting Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE network
is encrypted using AES-256 (Advanced Encryption support connections. Wi-Fi network connections are
Standard), the same standard used by the U.S. recommended for optimal reliability, with cellular data
government to protect classified information. connections optionally supported for network failover
In transit, secure TLS encryption protects against in Wi-Fi cold spots. Reserved for diagnostic support,
unauthorised data access. Neo is also equipped with an Ethernet port.

Portal account access is secured via complex

How secure are Neo’s
passwords and two-factor authentication,
using Google Authenticator and supporting iOS/ network communications?
Android mobile hardware. Two-factor authentication Avidbots is committed to supporting the highest
is a globally recognized method for preventing levels of network security. Neo robots are protected by
unauthorised account access, as it requires knowledge a firewall, with a minimum number of ports open for
of a password as well as an additional, secure, authorized connections. All data transmitted between
always-changing passcode that’s only available Neo and Avidbots secure servers is encrypted using
on mobile hardware. modern TLS, SSH or OpenVPN encryption protocols.

All passwords are salted and hashed and no individual

at Avidbots can see your password. A blacklist of
What other measures are employed
30,000 common and easily-guessable passwords is to secure Neo?
employed for additional security protection. Neo’s internal controllers are configured to only
run software specifically approved and installed by
How does Neo send and receive data, Avidbots engineers. All software updates are delivered
such as performance reports, cleaning using TLS-encrypted channels, managed by Avidbots.
Neo cannot be powered on and operated without
plan updates and software updates?
the insertion of a physical key, while access to the
Neo is equipped with an industry-standard network robot’s touch screen is secured via an operator-specific
gateway supporting Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE network passcode, preventing unauthorized use.
support connections. Wi-Fi network connections are
recommended for optimal reliability, with cellular data
connections optionally supported for network failover
in Wi-Fi cold spots. An Ethernet port, reserved for
diagnostic support, is also included.

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Could someone tamper with Does Avidbots use public data centers?
Neo’s hardware? Avidbots partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
While Neo supports fully-automated cleaning, for secure Command Center hosting. AWS has
we do recommend that a local operator supervises been awarded ISO 27001 certification – a security
Neo as it cleans. It is possible that a determined, management standard which defines best practices
malicious person with unrestricted access to the and comprehensive security controls. Find out more
robot and specific tools could access and tamper about AWS Security Processes.
with internal hardware (moving sensors, cutting wires
and so on). This is the case with any device running Where is the data captured by
in public spaces and is not unique to Neo. Neo stored?
Video and performance data is stored both on the
Which network gateway model robot’s internal hard drives and on our Avidbots
does Neo use for data connections? Command Center servers, located in Virginia, USA.
The gateway model selected varies by country, However, we are happy to discuss alternative options,
to ensure compatibility with local cellular network if desired, to conform with corporate IT policies or
operators. Options for network hardware and secure regional regulatory requirements.
configuration are agreed with your Corporate IT team
before deployment. For how long does Neo store data?
All video data recorded by Neo is stored for 90 days
Is a Wi-Fi connection a before automatic deletion. We keep the recorded data
mandatory requirement? for a short time to allow historic review of specific
No. Neo requires a network connection, but this can cleaning operations, in case of a performance issue.
be either cellular or Wi-Fi. We successfully deploy Neo Performance reports are stored indefinitely on our
at facilities where Wi-Fi is not available, using a 3G servers, to provide cumulative, historic productivity
or 4G LTE network connection. analysis for customers.

Does Neo support Wi-Fi How can I learn more about Avidbots’
WPA2-enterprise encryption? network security?
Yes. All Neo robots purchased directly from We understand the importance of network security
Avidbots feature WPA2-enterprise encryption. to your operation and would be delighted to discuss
your requirements. Contact us to discuss the technical
details of Neo’s advanced security protection and
Is a 3G or 4G LTE cellular data our experience partnering with corporate IT teams
connection a mandatory requirement? across a wide variety of industries to safeguard
No. However, we do recommend a cellular data network integrity.
connection is available to support Avidbots’ secure
Real-Time Monitoring, Remote Assistance and support
services in areas of your premises suffering poor
Wi-Fi service.

Can Neo work with specific

corporate IT security policies?
Absolutely. We’ve successfully deployed Neo robots
around the world in high-security locations such as
airports (landside and airside), healthcare facilities and
nuclear power stations. Our expert Customer Success,
Deployment and Network Engineering teams always
work in partnership with Corporate IT teams to protect
the integrity of network communications, across a
wide variety of locations, security policies and
network topologies.
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Customer Success
Neo is the most sophisticated fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot on the market; just as revolutionary is the
support provided by Avidbots and behind each Neo. The Avidbots Customer Success Program fundamentally
changes the game and provides a level of support yet unseen in the industry by leveraging Neo’s connected nature.
Whether you are purchasing one Neo—or entire fleet of Neos—our world class customer success program is here
to help you.

The Avidbots Service Plan maximizes productivity, limits downtime and protects your investment. The Service
Plan covers the inspection, adjustment and replacement of all components needed to keep your Neo operating at
peak performance, including features unique to your state-of-the-art Neo. Regularly scheduled maintenance and
comprehensive inspections extend Neo’s lifespan, ensuring reliable cleaning and safe operation.

Read the FAQs below to discover more about Neo’s support and servicing plans.

What is the Avidbots Customer Success Program?

Neo is the most sophisticated autonomous floor scrubbing robot on the market; just as revolutionary is the support
provided by Avidbots and behind each Neo. Because Neo is a connected robot, the Avidbots Customer Success
Program fundamentally changes the game and provides a level of support yet unseen in the industry.

White Glove Treatment For a White-Hot Robot  ngoing Monitoring and

O
Continuous Improvement
Neo is the most sophisticated autonomous
floor scrubbing robot on the market; just as Avidbots customer service does not end after
revolutionary is the support provided by Avidbots Neo’s deployment; it transforms into a new and
and behind each Neo. Because Neo is a connected ongoing relationship. Because Neo is connected,
robot, the Avidbots Customer Success Program our Customer Success Team monitors your
fundamentally changes the game and provides a Neo, working with you to continuously improve
level of support yet unseen in the industry. performance as changing environments,
construction, temporary obstructions, weather
or traffic patterns necessitate modifications.
World-Class Training

Getting your maintenance and cleaning team

Multi-Channel Communication
quickly trained and running is one of our primary
goals during your Neo deployment. We employ At Avidbots, we strive to make our
multiple tools to support your setup: training, Customer Success Program as easy to use as
educational videos, written documentation, our robots. You can be assured of a quick response
a quarterly newsletter to update you on new or when you reach us by either phone or email.
enhanced features and intuitive, multi-language We strive to keep your Neo up and running at
intuitive user interfaces. Our comprehensive peak performance at all times. You can even shop
training package gives your staff everything for replacement consumables on our online store
they need to succeed with Neo. anytime, day or night

Contact us to find out more about the

Avidbots Customer Success Program.

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What is the Avidbots Service Plan?
The Avidbots Service Plan is tailored to the specialized needs of your Neo. Service is provided by Avidbots-trained
and certified technicians who know your Neo inside and out. These robotics experts know how to keep Neo running
at peak performance, will tailor preventative maintenance to your unique needs, and ensure that your Neo gets the
care and attention it deserves.

Specialized Service Increased Efficiency

Maintenance is done by Avidbots-trained and When Neo is operating with all parts and systems
certified technicians, who are familiar with the in top condition, you’ll ensure fast, uninterrupted
unique features of Neo. The Avidbots Service Plan and problem-free performance.
includes proactive inspection, adjustment and
maintenance of features exclusive to your Neo.
Peace of Mind

Catch any potential problems before they become

Additional Cost Savings
an emergency, so management can rest assured
Preventive maintenance reduces the chance of that staff won’t get distracted and jobs will get done!
costly emergency repairs. Fewer breakdowns
Contact us to find out more about the
means less downtime. Service Plans offer superior
Avidbots Service Plan for Neo.
control and predictability to your budget, through
reduced, locked-in prices for both parts and labor.

Does Neo support remote control? When Neo is online, the Avidbots’ Remote Monitoring
and Real-Time Assistance team is able to track the
Neo supports secure monitoring and remote control via
robot as it cleans and view output from Neo’s cameras.
the Avidbots Command Center Remote Assistance,
Should an issue occur, our experts can remotely
but this feature is only available to authorized support
intervene, investigate and assist the robot to steer
technicians at Avidbots HQ.
around obstacles, and often resolve safety stops.
Avidbots Remote Assistance service supports every
Should an issue occur that can’t be resolved remotely
Neo robot 24/7/365 with a dedicated Avidbots team,
by our support specialists, the team will contact local
who are on stand-by for each cleaning operation
operators to notify them of the problem and provide
around the world in real-time, tracking Neo as it
ongoing support.
cleans. Should an issue occur, our experts can remotely
assist Neo in getting back on track using the onboard
cameras. Additionally, our experts have the ability to How often should Neo be serviced?
investigate and often resolve stops. For optimum cleaning performance and productivity,
we recommend that Neo receives regular servicing
Does Neo support remote monitoring? through an available planned maintenance program.
Yes. Every Neo deployment is supported 24/7/365 by
The Avidbots Service Plan for Neo covers a full
a dedicated team of Avidbots technical experts,
inspection, adjustment and replacement of parts
who remotely monitor cleaning operations around
that receive heavy wear during cleaning operations.
the globe in real time with Avidbots Command Center
Scheduled maintenance, performed by Avidbots-
Remote Assistance.
trained and certified technicians, is typically performed
three times a year, extending Neo’s lifespan and
ensuring reliable cleaning and safe operation.

Contact us to find out more about the

Avidbots Service Plan for Neo.

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Product Features
Neo is equipped with advanced cleaning features that allow the robot to scrub floors for up to six hours
between battery charges.

Integrated, high-capacity water tanks ensure floors sparkle, while squeegees around the sides and rear of the
robot catch dirty water, which is then vacuumed up into a recovery tank for later disposal. The result? Clean, dry,
streak-free floors.

Read the FAQs below to discover Neo’s advanced product features. Contact us to find out more or to enquire
about a demonstration of Neo at your premises.

How does Neo clean floors? What is Neo’s operating time

Neo is designed to clean hard floors with a versatile between charges?
array of cleaning settings and configurations. Operating time varies by cleaning plan and settings
You can scrub floors for up to six hours between but should always be in the 4-6 hour range.
battery charges.

Neo dispenses a solution of clean water and detergent How can I maximize cleaning time
from one of two water tanks and, depending on the with the Neo floor scrubbing robot?
model, scrubs floors using twin cylindrical brushes, To maximize cleaning time, we recommend the
disc brushes or standard floor pads. All dispensed purchase of two sets of batteries, along with a dual
solution is filtered to ensure no dust or grit is passed battery cart. The battery sets can be recharged
through Neo’s cleaning system to the floor. perpetually and their use in Neo alternated.

Replaceable rubber squeegees positioned around

the sides and rear of the robot retain dispensed, What is the capacity of
dirty water, with any excess fluid vacuumed up into Neo’s water tanks?
the second 135L (35.7 gal) recovery tank for later The Neo autonomous floor scrubbing robot is
disposal. Cylindrical cleaning systems sweep light equipped with two generously-sized water tanks,
debris into a removable garbage tray for easy disposal. ensuring maximum cleaning time between fill
The result? Clean, dry, streak-free floors. and/or empty.

How is Neo powered? Neo’s solution tank provides 109 L (28.8 gal)
capacity while its recovery (dirty water) tank
Neo is powered by six 6V rechargeable AGM lead-acid
provides 135 L (35.7 gal) capacity.
batteries, totaling 36 V and with 220 Ah of capacity.

Does Neo monitor its water tank levels?

What are the dimensions of
Yes, Neo’s twin water tanks are equipped with sensors
the Neo floor scrubbing robot?
that will alert you when it’s time to fill the solution tank
The dimensions* of the Neo floor scrubbing robot or drain the recovery tank. Notifications on Neo’s 25
are as follows: cm touchscreen provide clear and simple instructions
for operators, while individual water hoses make
Length: 152 cm (59.8 in)
filling-up and draining a cinch.
Width: 76 cm (29.9 in) - 94 cm (37 in)
Height: 137 cm (53.9 in)
Gross Vehicle Weight: 581.5 kg (1,282 lbs) -
688 kg (1,518 lbs)

Additional technical information can be found here:

Disc Cleaning Head Cylindrical Cleaning Head

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What floor surfaces are most suitable for Neo?
The Neo fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot is designed to clean the following commercial floor surfaces:

Non-Slip Tiles Linoleum & Marmoleum Terra Cotta

Concrete (polished, unpolished, tiles) Marble Terrazzo

Epoxy Resilient Travertine

Granite Stone Carpet Vinyl & Vinyl Composite Tile

Limestone (honed)

Can Neo clean carpeted floors? Where can I purchase parts, accessories
Neo is a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot that and consumables for the Neo floor
uses brushes, water and detergent to clean hard floors, scrubbing robot?
such as concrete, tile, terrazzo and other hard surfaces. If you purchase Neo directly from Avidbots, you’ll
Neo should not be used in carpeted areas. find a range of supported parts, accessories and
consumables available for purchase directly from us,
Can Neo clean outdoor areas? via the Avidbots Command Center.

Neo is designed to clean indoor commercial

Customers purchasing Neo from one of our global
environments and should not be operated outdoors.
distribution partners should contact them for details
of available parts, accessories and consumables.
What type of floor cleaning detergent
does Neo use? Be sure to check out the Avidbots Service Plans
available in your region, which include the supply and
Neo can accommodate the same industry-standard replacement of some parts and accessories during
floor cleaning detergents that are commonly scheduled maintenance visits at your premises.
used with manual scrubbers. You should only use
non-foaming or low-foaming detergents when Please contact us for details.
cleaning with Neo.

Does Neo support the use of industry-

What brush, pad and cleaning head standard cleaning consumables?
configurations are available for Neo?
Where possible, yes. Neo’s floor pads and pad drivers
Neo is available with cylindrical brush or disc cleaning are industry-standard consumable items which can be
heads, in the following configurations: purchased directly from us via the Avidbots Command
Center, our distribution partners around the world, as
well as other stockists. We recommend using Avidbots-
Nominal Cleaning Head Applied Weight: provided consumables whenever possible, rather than
3rd party parts in order to ensure optimal performance.
Cylindrical Level 1 Level 2

24 in. Up to 15 kg Up to 25 kg What are consumables on Neo?

(33 lb) (56 lb)
Consumables are defined as any part that wears down
32 in. Up to 45 kg Up to 47 kg over a period of time due to regular use that can be
(99 lb) (103 lb) replaced by the operator. On Neo this includes floor
pads, pad drivers, cylindrical brushes, side squeegees,
rear squeegees and detergent.
Disc Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

26 in. Up to 30 kg Up to 41 kg Up to 53 kg What is Neo’s noise level during operation?

(65 lb) (90 lb) (117 lb)
During operation, Neo’s maximum environmental
32 in. Up to 32 kg Up to 58 kg Up to 87 kg sound level is 72 dBA.
(71 lb) (128 lb) (193 lb)

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Safety Features
Safety is a critical requirement of any autonomous system. The Avidbots AI Platform means Neo is unmatched
in obstacle avoidance. Using a variety of sensors, the Avidbots AI Platform consistently evaluates the data being
collected to ensure Neo can avoid anyone or anything and stop when unexpected obstacles appear. Unlike other
semi-autonomous machines that get confused and typically stop when multiple obstacles get in the way,
the Avidbots AI Platform enables Neo to handle navigating dynamic environments with ease. Neo is the best in
keeping the operational environment safe.

Neo is equipped with a market-leading suite of sensors with 360° visibility. Its advanced obstacle avoidance
prevents collisions and stops Neo if an obstacle is introduced during motion.

Alongside 3D cameras and lidar sensors, Neo is equipped with additional hardware safety features to protect the
robot, the people around it and its environment.

Read the FAQs below to discover the safety features protecting people and property at your facility.
Contact us to find out more or to enquire about a demonstration of Neo at your premises.

What are Neo’s safety features?

The state-of-the-art technology combined with sensor redundancy, e-stop buttons, bumpers, beacon and
integrated signaling lights and a sound system that talks to you, makes Neo the best in keeping the operational
environment safe.

Emergency Stop button Safety bumpers Electronic brake

A physical button on the rear Front and side safety bumper To prevent damage to Neo or
of the robot can be quickly switches detect if Neo touches other property, if a fixed object
activated by an on-site operator. a fixed obstacle, such as a wall is pressing against one of Neo’s
This immediately pauses Neo’s or other object. At this point, safety bumpers and the safety
operation. The operator can an emergency stop is triggered, bumper remains engaged,
then investigate and resolve and operation is halted an operator must manually
the issue before continuing the immediately. activate a brake release switch
cleaning operation. in order to move the robot.

If Neo detects a safety risk, can it automatically trigger a stop?

Yes. Neo’s advanced safety system will automatically pause operation in certain scenarios and await manual
investigation and permission to resume from an operator. Scenarios include:

Activation of the front safety bumper. A

 n obstacle being introduced dangerously
close to Neo in its safety zone.
Activation of the right or left safety bumpers.
A
 n alert from Neo’s internal safety
monitor process.

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Why Avidbots?
Buying an Avidbots Neo isn’t just buying a floor scrubber.
It’s investing in a technological future that can redefine your
cleaning function, making it more productive, more cost
effective and easier to run. More importantly, our robotics
and AI technology open up new opportunities to make
your business even more successful. We realize this isn’t just
about buying a product, or a technology, or even a business
proposition. You want to buy into a trusted partner who can
take you into the future of automated operations using cutting
edge robotics. At Avidbots, we work side-by-side with our
customers to earn that trust and realize all the benefits that
robotics can bring them.

About Us
Avidbots is a robotics company with a vision to bring robotic
solutions into everyday life to increase organizational productivity
and to do that better than any other company in the world.
Our groundbreaking product, the Neo autonomous floor scrubbing
robot, is deployed around the world and trusted by leading facilities
and building service companies. Headquartered in Kitchener, ON,
Canada, Avidbots is offering comprehensive service and support
to customers on 5 continents.

Contact us now for a meeting

sales@avidbots.com

+1.855.928.4326

www.avidbots.com/contact

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