A professional robot vacuum cleaner has little in common with the small round robot you have at home. It covers thousands of square metres, works long hours and must keep up with a hotel, an office or a warehouse. Here is how to tell whether it is the right machine for you, and which one to choose.
Professional vs household robot vacuum: what changes
- Coverage: up to 2,300 m² per hour for the GV40, far beyond what a household model can handle.
- Autonomy: up to 18 hours of work, enough for long corridors or several zones.
- Scheduling: you set precise zones and times, the robot follows its routes and avoids obstacles.
- Support: wear parts, updates and technicians who come on site.
Carpet or hard floors: vacuum or scrub?
The choice depends first on your floors:
- Carpets and rugs (hotels, offices, schools, meeting rooms): a robot vacuum such as the GV40, which vacuums, sweeps and dusts, on carpet as well as hard floors.
- Hard floors that get dirty (shops, supermarkets, hospital corridors): a robotic scrubber that scrubs as well as vacuums, such as the GP40. See our guide to choosing a robotic floor scrubber.
- Offices and compact spaces: the K40, a 4-in-1 that sweeps, vacuums, scrubs and dusts.
What about industrial environments?
In a warehouse, a workshop or a factory, the dirt is different: dust, grit, packaging debris. Here we talk about a sweeping robot instead. The GS45 sweeps and vacuums stockrooms, warehouses and workshops, up to 3,240 m² per hour, before the scrubber goes through.
Criteria to check before buying
- Local service: who comes on site, and how quickly? A robot that works every day needs follow-up. See our technical service.
- Areas and schedules: how many square metres, how often, during or outside working hours?
- Obstacles: furniture, cables, thresholds, very cluttered areas.
- Maintenance: emptying the bin, cleaning brushes and filters. A few minutes are enough, but they are essential.
What budget?
The GV40 costs €29,900 excl. VAT, or €598 per month on a 5-year lease. The K40 and the GS45 start at €19,900 excl. VAT. Installation and training are optional, at €95 per hour per technician. Compare all models on the cleaning robots page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a professional robot vacuum work at night?
Yes. You program the zones and times once, and the robot works outside business hours, when the corridors are empty.
Does the robot need to be emptied by hand?
Yes, the dust bin and filters need regular attention. Our technicians train your team on site during installation.
Can we test it at our site?
Yes, the demonstration is free, on your own floors. Request a demo.