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ME Construction
4 days ago
- Business
- ME Construction
HITEK AI collaborates with SoftBank Robotics and launches Robot as a Service
Technology HITEK AI collaborates with SoftBank Robotics and launches Robot as a Service By The service integrates SoftBank's advanced robotic cleaning solutions with HITEK AI's CAFMTEK platform providing a comprehensive automated facilities management solution HITEK AI has partnered with SoftBank Robotics UK (SBR) to launch its Robot as a Service (RaaS) offering. The service integrates SoftBank's advanced robotic cleaning solutions with HITEK AI's CAFMTEK platform, providing a comprehensive automated facilities management (FM) solution. This solution aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance across various industries. The new RaaS solution is designed to empower businesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with robotic technologies. These technologies can be integrated into their existing FM operations, streamlining processes and overall efficiency. HITEK AI combines SoftBank Robotics' robots with its CAFMTEK platform, offering a unified service that integrates robotic automation with traditional FM. This service is managed through a single, intuitive interface, providing businesses with a streamlined and efficient management solution. 'Our partnership with SoftBank Robotics aims to bring the future of automated FM to businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This integration will empower organisations to operate more efficiently, reduce operational costs, and ensure high standards of service, all while contributing to government goals for digital transformation and innovation. By combining SoftBank Robotics' cutting-edge robotic solutions with HITEK AI's advanced CAFMTEK platform, this launch marks a significant step forward in the digital transformation of facilities management. With a focus on efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making, HITEK AI's Robot as a Service offering is poised to redefine the facilities management landscape in the UAE,' said Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director of HITEK AI. SoftBank will be providing two robot types. Whiz, is a commercial collaborative robot vacuum, powered by BrainOS, the advanced commercial operating system from robotics industry leader Brain Corp. This determines the best route given the surrounding environment, continuous operation for up to three hours and can cover up to 1,500sqm. Whiz is also equipped with sensors and mechanisms that enable obstacle detection, fall prevention and anomaly impact detection. Another robot, Phantas, aims to help human teams clean better, faster, and more cost-effectively, vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, and dust mopping, up to 5,000sqm per hour. HITEK AI's CAFMTEK system also tracks the service performance of robots, including uptime, task completion rates, and service requirements. Once integrated with HITEK AI's CAFMTEK platform, facility managers will have the ability to schedule and monitor routine and ad-hoc cleaning tasks performed by SoftBank's robots. Each robot is uniquely identified with a new project site ID and mapped to specific zones and locations within the facility. Clients can track performance metrics such as the sqm cleaned using the CAFMTEK platform, ensuring cleanliness standards with minimal human intervention. The robots are also capable of handling maintenance tasks like water replenishment and dust bag replacement, reducing operational disruptions and enhancing efficiency. With CAFMTEK's analytics dashboard, SoftBank robots provide real-time data on cleaning performance, including task completion times, battery levels, and maintenance needs. Facility managers can utilise this data to monitor a robot's performance, identify potential issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimise resource allocation and maintenance schedules. The system can automatically generate service requests when the robots require assistance, ensuring seamless operation with minimal downtime. This allows facility managers to monitor performance alongside traditional assets, ensuring that all resources are operating at peak efficiency. Performance data from robots will be visible in both CAFMTEK's mobile app and web interface, providing real-time insights for facility management teams. This integrated solution is designed to be managed entirely through the CAFMTEK mobile app and web platform. Facility managers can easily activate, monitor, and schedule robots for specific tasks, while also viewing real-time performance data and maintenance alerts, all within a single platform. This user-friendly approach ensures that businesses can fully leverage the potential of robotic technology without complex system re-configurations.
ME Construction
19-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Farnek launches transformational hybrid cleaning unit
Operations & Maintenance Farnek launches transformational hybrid cleaning unit By The robotic units can handle heavy lifting, repetitive cleaning, and large surface areas, allowing human operatives to focus on higher value or specialised tasks UAE-based facilities management (FM) company Farnek has launched the Farnek Hybrid Unit (FHU), presenting a transformation in cleaning by integrating human operatives with advanced and intelligent robotic cleaners, the firm said in a statement. Robots can collaborate with operational staff without traditional physical supervision, carrying out cleaning tasks autonomously. They can recharge themselves, using real time localisation and environmental perception to avoid hazards, and clean up to 5,000sqft per hour. During autonomous cleaning, robots are equipped with sensors and mechanisms that enable obstacle detection, fall prevention, and anomaly impact detection, it added. 'Essentially the model is centered around Hybrid Units (HU), where tasks are completed without distinction between humans and robots, focusing on efficiency and quality of outcome. The robotic units can handle the heavy lifting, repetitive cleaning, and large surface areas, allowing manual operatives to focus on higher value or specialised tasks, such as sanitising sensitive areas, and spot cleaning. This strategic distribution of tasks enhances overall productivity while reducing overlapping and wasteful man hours,' said Julian Khalil, Managing Director, Farnek Services. Robotic vacuum cleaners are digitally mapped, ensuring precise and 100% area coverage. This eliminates the gaps often left by manual processes, which can occur due to human error or fatigue. Robotic paths are pre-mapped and optimised, guaranteeing complete surface coverage and achieving cleaning standards. 'Unlike human operatives, robots can be deployed in operations 24/7 without fatigue. This multi-shift capability reduces the need for additional manpower, particularly in high-traffic areas and during off-peak hours. The Farnek Hybrid Unit is a transformative step to deliver commercial cleaning services. This is more than just a technology shift it's a cultural evolution in how we see cleaning, moving forward. Data-driven, performance-oriented, and future ready. The maintenance of intelligent robots is predictable and scheduled, avoiding unexpected maintenance costs typical with manual equipment. With robots handling repetitive tasks, fewer human operatives are required, optimising labour costs,' added Khalil. Farnek's CAFMTEK Mobile App, which was designed and developed by its sister company HITEK AI, dynamically schedules and monitors all Hybrid Units. This app provides supervisors with real time visibility, live task updates, and dedicated reports. It also enables instant adjustments to manpower and robotic assignments based on real time demand. Consistent status updates are available via the CAFMTEK app on smartphones or PCs, the statement outlined. 'The unique aspect of Farnek's hybrid model is our use of AI technology. Our CAFMTEK digital solution, which provides connectivity and technology integration, links the robots to operational management teams, accelerating precise, real-time monitoring, predictive cleaning and manpower requirements, as well as enhancing data-driven decision-making,' explained Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director of HITEK AI. Optimisation leads to substantial cost savings. Unlike humans, robots don't take vacations, sick leave, or suffer from fatigue. They operate continuously, eliminating any potential efficiency or cost impact caused by human or cleaning equipment downtime. Human productivity typically declines over an eight-hour shift, while robotic units maintain consistent performance throughout. This minimises the cost of managing shifts, payroll, and compliance through automated scheduling, the statement concluded.
Mid East Info
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Farnek launches transformational hybrid cleaning unit - Middle East Business News and Information
Leading UAE-based smart and green FM company initiates the Farnek Hybrid Unit, integrating AI technology with traditional cleaning methods and intelligent robotic cleaners Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2025: Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek , has launched the Farnek Hybrid Unit (FHU) presenting a transformation in cleaning by seamlessly integrating human operatives with advanced and intelligent robotic cleaners. 'Essentially the model is centered around Hybrid Units (HU), where tasks are completed without distinction between humans and robots, focusing on efficiency and quality of outcome. 'The robotic units can handle the heavy lifting, repetitive cleaning, and large surface areas, allowing manual operatives to focus on higher value or specialised tasks, such as sanitising sensitive areas, and spot cleaning. 'This strategic distribution of tasks enhances overall productivity while reducing overlapping and wasteful man hours,' said Julian Khalil, Managing Director, Farnek Services. Robots can collaborate with operational staff without traditional physical supervision, carrying out cleaning paths, recharging autonomously, and using real-time localisation and environmental perception to avoid hazards — all while cleaning up to 5,000 square feet per hour. Robots are equipped with sensors and mechanisms that enable obstacle detection, fall prevention and anomaly impact detection, during autonomous cleaning. The robots are also digitally mapped, ensuring 100% area coverage with precision, avoiding the typical gaps left by manual processes. Traditional vacuuming by cleaners can sometimes leave areas uncovered due to natural human error or fatigue. Robotic paths are pre-mapped and optimised, guaranteeing complete surface coverage to achieve enhanced cleaning standards. 'Unlike human operatives, robots can be deployed in operations 24/7 without fatigue. This multi-shift capability reduces the need for additional manpower, particularly in high-traffic areas and during off-peak hours,' added Khalil. All Hybrid Units are dynamically scheduled and monitored through Farnek's CAFMTEK Mobile App, designed and developed by Farnek's sister company HITEK AI. This allows supervisors to have real-time visibility, live task updates and dedicated reports. It also enables instant adjustments to manpower and robotic assignments based on real-time demand, with status updates available consistently via the CAFMTEK app on a smartphone or PC. 'The unique aspect of Farnek's hybrid model is our use of AI technology. Our CAFMTEK digital solution, which provides connectivity and technology integration, links the robots to operational management teams, accelerating precise, real-time monitoring, predictive cleaning and manpower requirements, as well as enhancing data-driven decision-making,' said Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director of HITEK AI. Through optimisation, the cost savings are obvious. Robots don't take any vacation, sick leave or suffer from fatigue, they operate continuously, reducing any potential efficiency or cost impact due to any human or cleaning equipment downtime. 'The maintenance of intelligent robots is predictable and scheduled, avoiding unexpected maintenance costs typical with manual equipment. With robots handling repetitive tasks, fewer human operatives are required, optimising labour costs,' said Khalil. Human productivity typically drops over an eight-hour shift, while robotic units maintain consistent performance throughout, minimising the cost of managing shifts, payroll, and compliance, through automated scheduling. 'The Farnek Hybrid Unit is a transformative step to deliver commercial cleaning services. This is more than just a technology shift — it's a cultural evolution in how we see cleaning, moving forward. Data-driven, performance-oriented, and future-ready,' added Aijaz. About Farnek: Farnek is the leading provider of sustainable and technology-driven Facilities Management in the United Arab Emirates. Established in the UAE since 1980, Farnek Services LLC is a Swiss-owned independent total facilities management company. With a skilled workforce of more than 9,000 employees, Farnek delivers professional Facilities Management and security services across several sectors; Aviation, Hospitality, Banking, Retail, Shopping Malls, Telecom, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Government, Education, Leisure and Entertainment. About HITEK: HITEK Services is a part of Farnek Group, a leading industry expert with over 40 years of technical expertise and operational experience in Facilities Management, Hospitality, and Technology Infrastructure. Our broad range of intelligent applications is a result of people, processes, and technology empowering our customers with digital, business, and technological transformation. Our solutions are aimed at complementing leaner and more sustainable operational processes that increase productivity and reduce energy consumption.
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
HITEK AI unveils AI-powered Predictive Maintenance and Anomaly Detection System
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Middle East-based HITEK AI, a part of the Farnek group of companies, has launched its latest innovative solution, the Predictive Maintenance and Anomaly Detection System, which is now available within its CAFMTEK platform. This AI-driven tool is designed to empower facilities managers, engineers and maintenance professionals, by enhancing the operational efficiency and reliability of MEP assets including HVAC, Main Distribution Board (MDB) assets as well as many others. 'By adopting CAFMTEK's Predictive Maintenance and Anomaly Detection System, businesses can transform their maintenance strategies from reactive to predictive. This innovative approach empowers professionals with the tools needed to reduce breakdowns, optimise operations, increase residents' comfort and drive cost-effective results,' said Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director of HITEK AI. Using cutting-edge machine learning models, the system predicts potential failures, detects anomalies, and provides actionable insights that enable predictive maintenance. It focuses on critical metrics unique to each asset type, providing facility managers with clarity and control over building operations. For HVAC, the platform analyses supply temperature and supply fan data in real-time to anticipate potential failures. It also provides early alerts when failure probability scores trigger alerts when thresholds are breached, enabling timely intervention. When it comes to MDB assets, real-time data for metrics such as total kWh, power factor, voltage, and current are compared against dynamic thresholds derived from historical data. In addition, alerts highlight specific metrics causing anomalies, aiding faster and more accurate diagnostics. And monthly energy consumption trends are evaluated, revealing inefficiencies or unexpected changes in performance. The system has also introduced a tailored Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) strategy by analysing failure histories and patterns. It dynamically recommends maintenance cycles based on equipment performance, from monthly schedules for frequent issues to annual checks for occasional or adhoc failures. 'This comprehensive approach significantly reduces unexpected failures while increasing the longevity of critical assets. By ensuring maintenance is based on actual asset conditions rather than rigid schedules, organisations benefit from cost savings, improved performance, and operational stability,' commented Aijaz. The system's machine learning models continually adapt, incorporating new data to improve prediction accuracy and optimise dynamic thresholds. Each incident informs future updates, ensuring the tool evolves alongside changing operational demands. 'With the Predictive Maintenance and Anomaly Detection System, CAFMTEK is revolutionising how facility managers maintain their HVAC and MDB assets. Our goal has always been to combine data-driven insights and AI to reduce downtime and maximise performance,' added Aijaz. About HITEK HITEK Services is a part of Farnek Group, a leading industry expert with over 40 years of technical expertise and operational experience in Facilities Management, Hospitality, and Technology Infrastructure. Our broad range of intelligent applications is a result of people, processes, and technology empowering our customers with digital, business, and technological transformation. Our solutions are aimed at complementing leaner and more sustainable operational processes that increase productivity and reduce energy consumption. Any FM Company would like to adapt the power of digitalisation, can contact HITEK Services on info@ About Farnek: Farnek is the leading provider of sustainable and technology-driven Facilities Management in the United Arab Emirates. Established in the UAE since 1980, Farnek Services LLC is a Swiss- owned independent total facilities management company. With a skilled workforce of more than 9,000 employees, Farnek delivers professional Facilities Management services across several sectors: Aviation, Hospitality, Banking, Retail, Telecom, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Government, Education, Leisure, and Entertainment.
