SIMPPLE Deploys 89 Autonomous Cleaning Robots Across Singapore's MRT Stations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- SIMPPLE Ltd, a technology provider and innovator in the facilities management sector, through its subsidiary, has completed the sale and deployment of 89 autonomous cleaning robots across Singapore, marking the largest robotic fleet in the land transport sector with rail operator SMRT Trains.

“We are thrilled to supply our robots all across Singapore’s MRT stations. Partnering with SMRT Trains to transform facility management operations with autonomous cleaning robots is a step in the right direction as Singapore transitions to outcome-based contracting,” said SIMPPLE chief executive, Norman Schroeder.

Aligned with the broader Singapore Government initiative to push towards greater automation and digital transformation, SMRT Trains awarded the autonomous cleaning robot contract to SIMPPLE’s subsidiary to deploy across three major Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Singapore.

These robots utilise advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate through MRT stations with precision, ensuring a more thorough and consistent clean without human intervention.

Intended to significantly accelerate the speed and efficiency of cleaning operations, these robots relieve the cleaning workforce of strenuous and repetitive tasks, according to SIMPPLE in a statement.

As demand for environmental services continues to rise, driven by economic sophistication and urbanisation, public expectations on maintaining good standards of public hygiene remain high amidst Singapore’s international reputation as a Clean and Green city.

That said, the tight labour market and ageing workforce in Singapore compel forward-looking enterprises like SMRT Trains to adopt new technologies like SIMPPLE’s robotics to complement an already manpower-lean workforce while enabling existing staff to focus on more complex tasks.

As part of the contract to work in tandem with the cleaning workforce, SIMPPLE also trained the cleaners at the MRT stations to operate robots, analyse robot-collected data, and project trends to optimise workflows to maximise efficiency.

Over the past months, SMRT Trains has witnessed a cleaner environment and a more productive workforce as these autonomous cleaning robots clean a defined area three times faster than workers, which in turn frees up time for them to focus on restroom cleanliness and productive task assignments.

-- BERNAMA