Industrial & Cleaning Robots: SPARK Robotics at the Manufacturing & Engineering Expo
SPARK Robotics attended the Manufacturing & Engineering North East Expo, joining industry innovators to explore the technologies shaping the future of UK industrial operations. This event provided the ideal platform for us to demonstrate how autonomous robotics can improve efficiency, safety, and productivity across factories, warehouses, and large commercial sites.
At this year’s expo, we showcased the MT1, our AI-powered sweeping robot designed specifically for large-scale industrial environments. Alongside this, we also introduced attendees to our wider robotics portfolio, including the T300 industrial delivery robot and the multi-mode cleaning robot Phantas.
Why Industrial Sites Are Turning to Automation
Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing teams across the UK face increasing operational pressures:
- Higher demand for faster fulfilment
- Large areas needing frequent maintenance
- Ongoing labour shortages
- Rising cleaning and operation costs
- Strict cleanliness and safety standards
- Manual handling risks affecting staff wellbeing
Introducing Robots for Industrial Sites
MT1 – Heavy-Duty Sweeping Robot for Industrial Environments
Our stand featured the MT1, built for continuous operation in demanding spaces such as warehouses, automotive plants, and manufacturing facilities. It offers a powerful way to reduce manual cleaning hours while improving floor safety and compliance.
- 35 L waste bin for long autonomous cycles
- 70 cm cleaning width for wide coverage
- AI trash recognition for precise debris detection
- Designed for 24/7 continuous operation
T300 – Industrial Delivery Robot
T300 is perfect for moving materials, components, or equipment safely across large sites. Ideal for manufacturing and logistics teams managing heavy loads.
- Transports 300 kg or 600 kg
- VSLAM + LiDAR navigation
- Supports auto-delivery, follow mode, and power-assist
- Reduces manual handling and improves internal transport safety
SH1 – Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer
The SH1 is a compact, high-performance upright scrubber dryer built for commercial and industrial spaces. It combines powerful scrubbing and instant drying with intelligent water-saving and filtration systems, delivering professional cleaning results while reducing downtime and chemical use.
- Cut staff time by 80%. Saving ~600 labour-hours annually.
- Uses up to 80% less water and detergent than manual mops.
- Instant scrubbing and drying via a brushless motor and rubber squeegee, eliminating secondary contamination.
- Real-time diagnostics & alerts.
L50 – AI-Powered Scrubbing Robot
The L50 is a cutting-edge autonomous scrubber designed for heavy-duty floor care across warehouses, factories, commercial centres and large public venues. It combines powerful scrubbing, smart AI navigation, and robust safety features to deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning with minimal supervision.
- Powered by NVIDIA AI chip for advanced computing
- Cleans up to 2,400㎡ per hour with powerful scrubbing and intelligent path planning
- Automate charging, water refilling, waste disposal, and detergent mixing
- Remote control to initiate, pause, or cancel cleaning tasks via your smartphone
Proven Value in Industrial Deployments
Across warehousing, automotive sites, and ports, our robots consistently deliver measurable improvements:
- 80–90% fewer manual cleaning hours
- £2,500+ monthly savings on outsourced labour
- Typical ROI in under 5 months
- Improved workplace safety
- Cleaner, dust-controlled floors for compliance
- Reduced downtime and higher operational efficiency
Whether your priority is site cleanliness, staff safety, or operational efficiency, our robots offer scalable support across the entire industrial environment.
If you would like to explore how intelligent robots could work in your facility, book a free demo with our team.