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Purpose
Aims to describe the application of robotics to the cleaning of the glass roof of the 21 m high pyramid that stands in front of the Louvre in Paris.
Design/methodology/approach
Presents the design of the robot, its traction mechanism, cleaning system and operating mode.
Findings
Finds that a robot is capable of cleaning a glass roof at a great height and on a steep slope using only suction to adhere to the surface.
Originality/value
Introduces the concept of a robot in commercial use that cleans a steeply sloping glass roof.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2005
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