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@article{190749,
        author = {Arun Babu and Ann Maria Steephan and Mrithyunjay R and Krishna KB and Neenu Thomas and Arun Xavier},
        title = {Review of Wall Climbing Cleaner Robot},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4361-4365},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190749},
        abstract = {The cleaning and maintenance of high-rise buildings and vertical structures pose serious safety risks and high operational costs when performed manually. To address these challenges, this paper reviews recent developments in wall- climbing and cleaning robotic systems with emphasis on adhesion mechanisms, mobility, control strategies, and energy management. Various techniques such as vacuum suction, propeller- based thrust, bio-inspired adhesion, and hybrid aerial–climbing systems are analyzed. The study highlights the advantages of autonomous and semi-autonomous robots in improving safety, efficiency, and cleaning consistency while reducing human intervention. Challenges related to adhesion reliability, power consumption, and limited autonomy are also discussed. Based on the review, the paper identifies research gaps and outlines future directions toward developing intelligent, energy-efficient, and fully autonomous wall-climbing cleaner robots for modern infrastructure maintenance.},
        keywords = {Wall climbing robot, suction adhesion, Arduino, BLDC motor, automation, fac¸ ade cleaning, robotics.},
        month = {January},
        }