Autonomous Sanitation System for Large-Scale Food Processing Facilities

In food processing facilities, sanitation is critical but often labor-intensive, inconsistent and difficult to staff. To address these challenges, FANUC Authorized System Integrator ‪@RBOT9‬ developed the VOTTA automated cleaning system, which combines its proprietary overhead cable robot platform with a FANUC CRX-20iA food-grade collaborative robot. The solution autonomously cleans production areas after hours, helping manufacturers improve hygiene, reduce labor and maintain food safety standards. Each night, the VOTTA system can clean up to 10,000 square feet of production space. The VOTTA uses Rbot9's overhead ROCAP cable robot to position a FANUC CRX-20iA food- grade robot throughout the cleaning zone. Equipped with a custom water and soap delivery system, the robot follows preprogrammed rinse, foam and sanitize cycles to clean conveyors, equipment and facility surfaces. Operating above the production floor, the system provides broad coverage without consuming valuable floor space or requiring major facility modifications. The VOTTA Key Benefits • Consistent sanitation: Automated cleaning routines follow the same path and parameters every cycle, helping facilities maintain higher hygiene standards while eliminating the variability of manual cleaning. • Reduced labor reliance: By automating a difficult-to-staff sanitation process, manufacturers can address labor shortages and reallocate workers to higher-value tasks. • Lower operating costs: Precise application of water and cleaning chemicals helps reduce consumption while minimizing waste and rework. • Greater facility flexibility: The overhead cable robot design provides access to elevated equipment and large work areas without occupying valuable floor space or requiring extensive facility modifications. • Increased productivity: Autonomous cleaning during off-shift hours reduces downtime and helps facilities prepare production areas more quickly for the next shift. About Rbot9 Rbot9 specializes in cable-robotics technology, developing patented systems that bring automation to environments where traditional robotics cannot reach. Their scalable platform uses precisely controlled cables to move tool-equipped payloads throughout large work areas, enabling applications such as palletizing, material handling and autonomous facility cleaning. By leveraging overhead automation, Rbot9 helps manufacturers increase productivity while maximizing valuable floor space. FANUC CRX-10iA/L Food-Grade The CRX-10iA/L food-grade cobot has a 10kg payload, a 1,418mm reach, and provides a unique under flip motion that maximizes flexibility when space is limited. Its Tablet Teach Pendant (TP) offers customers a quick and easy way to program with user-friendly features and intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. Easy programming paired with our world-renowned technology, proven reliability, and sensitive contact detection allows the CRX-10iA/L food-grade cobot to work safely alongside people, even in tight workspaces.