Cleaning the exterior of buildings is a tough and hazardous task. Lucid Bots introduced its Sherpa line of drones in 2018 to clean windows in high places, and now it is expanding to tackle more labor-intensive tasks.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based company, a participant in Y Combinator's 2019 cohort, has transitioned into a robotics company with a focus on creating intelligent robots designed for handling dirty jobs that people prefer not to do, according to founder and CEO Andrew Ashur.
Customers have requested the ability for the drones to clean flat surfaces like sidewalks and driveways, in addition to building facades, windows, and roofs.
Lucid Bots responded to this demand with the development of the Lavo Bot, a pressure-washing robot that can clean flat surfaces effectively.
In an industry dominated by big players like Amazon, Lucid Bots stands out by operating within regulations in urban and suburban environments where delivery drones are not permitted, giving them a competitive edge.
The company recently secured $9.1M in Series A funding to expand its portfolio of autonomous robotics, scale operations, and enter new markets.
With a track record of strong revenue growth and a focus on innovative technology development, Lucid Bots is poised to succeed in the rapidly growing cleaning robotics market.
