FGC Robot – humanoid-style robotic platform replacing traditional rope-access teams for safer façade glass cleaning and inspection.

The primary role of FGC Robot is to perform external glass cleaning on towers and large buildings, following a path similar to rope-access teams but with robotic consistency and programmable patterns.

• Uniform cleaning quality across the entire façade.
• Less dependency on weather windows and workforce availability.
• Ability to schedule cleaning outside peak hours.

Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robot can perform visual and assisted inspection while moving along the façade.

• Crack detection on glass panels and joints.
• Early signs of leaks or sealant degradation.
• Recording and tagging façade anomalies for maintenance teams.

By swapping tools, FGC Robot can support light maintenance work in specific areas, without deploying a full rope-access crew.

• Applying or refreshing silicone between selected glass panels.
• Touch-up on accessible façade details.
• Local interventions identified during inspection runs.

With dedicated tools, the robot can assist in basic service tasks for external devices mounted on the façade.

• Cleaning CCTV camera housings and external lenses.
• Wiping or dusting external signage surfaces.
• Basic cleaning around specific lighting units, where feasible.

• Humanoid-style body suspended using a dedicated rope/pipe system.
• Stabilization features to keep the robot aligned to the glass façade.
• Swappable end-effectors: cleaning tools, inspection cameras, and light maintenance tools.

The design can be customized to different building geometries, façade module sizes, and anchoring strategies.

• Onboard cameras for visual inspection and documentation.
• Optional sensors for surface condition, temperature, or moisture (for leak indication).
• Data capture to support digital façade logs over time.

This enables buildings to move from reactive façade maintenance to a more predictive, data-driven approach.

• Battery-based operation with swappable packs to extend working sessions.
• Control from an operator at roof or ground level, with the option to automate repetitive patterns over time.
• Safety interlocks and emergency stop functions as part of the system concept.

• Patent application filed in Saudi Arabia for the FGC Robot concept and façade operations scope.
• International IP strategy (PCT and priority markets) under evaluation.
• Roadmap oriented toward pilot deployments with selected towers and facility management partners.

By shifting a large portion of façade operations from people to a robot, the system:

• Reduces the number of rope-access technicians required per building.
• Lowers exposure to falls, weather, and other high-rise risks.
• Supports stronger safety narratives for asset owners and operators.

While exact savings depend on each project and contract structure, FGC Robot is designed to:

• Reduce annual spend on rope-access cleaning contracts.
• Lower the number of mobilizations required per year.
• Bundle cleaning, inspection, and light maintenance in a single robotic visit.

Every robotic run is an opportunity to collect data:

• Photo/video records of specific façade zones over time.
• Documented anomalies with approximate location references.
• Inputs for long-term capex/opex planning on façade elements.

The concept can be deployed as:

• Robot-as-a-service with recurring façade visits.
• Cooperation with existing façade maintenance companies.
• Strategic partnerships with asset owners for long-term programs.