Under-floor insulation expert Q-Bot said its new fleet of robots can fit into the tightest of voids, with the ability to work in areas with clearances as low as 175mm and fit through gaps as small as 380mm wide. 

The company said its fully accredited solution has benefitted an estimated 2,800 people in the social and private housing market.

The robots are tough, remotely-operated vehicles that that can drive through hazardous and confined spaces, accurately applying insulation to the underside of the floorboards. Each robot has both front and rear cameras and 360-degree lighting to evenly brighten up any environment so the installers can see exactly what’s going on. These are combined with state-of-the-art 3D sensors, ensuring the installation is performed to the highest standard every time.

Chris Hamblin, engineering manager at Q-Bot, said: “It’s very satisfying to see all of the team’s hard work come to fruition, and the robots being used effectively on-site. The challenges we have faced are tough - trying to make the robot as small and agile as possible, whilst being powerful and rugged enough to finish the most demanding of installs.

“Early feedback from the installers and partners has been very positive, and I look forward to the robots earning their stripes and making homes warmer all over Europe, and then the world.”