Goodbye squeegee and cloth on the window: robot cleans windows by itself for up to 110 minutes, covers 55 m² per charge, and uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falling during cleaning.

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 27/05/2026 at 16:45

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Window cleaning robot works alone for up to 110 minutes, cleans up to 55 m², and uses a system with 12 protections against falling.

Cleaning external windows, glass facades, and high balconies has always been among the most tiring and dangerous household tasks in urban life. Now, home automation companies have started to turn even the windows of the house into territory for smart robots. One of the most advanced solutions in this category is the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 OMNI, a robot specifically designed to clean vertical glass surfaces almost by itself.

The model stands out because it combines an integrated battery, multifunctional portable station, intelligent navigation, automatic water spraying, and a complex safety system designed to prevent falls during operation.

Ecovacs WINBOT W2 OMNI operates without an outlet for up to 110 minutes

The WINBOT W2 OMNI tries to solve a common limitation of older window cleaning robots: the constant dependence on a nearby outlet.

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5,500 Pa suction system keeps the robot attached to the glass

The operation of the WINBOT depends on a high-pressure suction system that keeps the device adhered to the glass while it moves vertically.

Ecovacs states that the model uses suction of up to 5,500 Pa, sufficient force to keep the equipment attached during movement over smooth vertical surfaces.

This allows the robot to work on high windows, large glass panels, shower boxes, and modern facades used in apartments and commercial buildings.

The device also uses a microfiber cloth combined with automatic liquid spraying to remove dust, marks, and accumulated dirt.

Robot creates automatic cleaning route using WIN-SLAM 4.0 system

The WINBOT W2 OMNI uses a system called WIN-SLAM 4.0, developed to automatically map the glass surface and calculate the ideal cleaning path.

According to Ecovacs, the system can identify edges, frames, and window boundaries in real-time, preventing the robot from leaving the safe area during operation.

In practice, the device does not simply move up and down the glass randomly. It calculates specific movement patterns to cover the largest possible area efficiently.

The company claims that the algorithm improves coverage and reduces failures compared to previous generations.

Automatic spraying system helps remove accumulated dirt

The WINBOT W2 OMNI features automatic liquid cleaning spray during operation. According to Ecovacs, the system uses wide-angle spray nozzles to distribute water or cleaning solution over the glass while the microfiber cloth polishes the surface.

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This allows for the removal of fine dust, fingerprints, light grease, and common dirt accumulated on windows and urban facades.

The goal is to bring the robot’s operation closer to traditional manual cleaning, but without requiring the user to hold a squeegee, cloth, or ladder.

Robot uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falls

The most critical point in window-cleaning robots has always been safety. To address this, Ecovacs states that the WINBOT W2 OMNI uses a system with 12 levels of fall protection.

Among the features disclosed by the company are:

durable safety cable
emergency internal battery
pressure sensors
continuous adhesion monitoring
edge detection
suction compensation system
power failure protection

According to the manufacturer, the backup battery can keep the device attached to the glass long enough in case of a power outage or accidental disconnection.

This safety set is essential because the device is designed specifically to operate in high and outdoor areas.

Portable station transforms the robot into a complete window cleaning system

Ecovacs also changed the traditional concept of the category by creating a multifunctional portable station.

Instead of just charging the robot, the base of the WINBOT W2 OMNI functions as:

integrated battery
transport hub
cable management system
accessory storage
portable power unit

The company claims that the system uses a cable of approximately 5.5 meters, allowing it to reach larger areas without constantly repositioning the base. In practice, this transforms the device into a portable window cleaning kit.

Product was created for modern apartments with large glass areas

The advancement of glass facades in modern apartments helped create a market for this type of product.

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Panoramic balconies, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and large windows have made manual cleaning more laborious and, in some cases, dangerous.

The WINBOT W2 OMNI aims to automate this task, allowing the user to simply position the device and monitor the cleaning process.

Window cleaning robot shows how even windows have entered the era of home automation

Home automation started with lighting, TVs, robotic vacuums, and smart locks. Now, even extremely specific tasks, like cleaning vertical glass, have begun to be transformed into automated processes.

The WINBOT W2 OMNI doesn’t just try to replace the cloth and squeegee. It aims to eliminate ladders, physical effort, and part of the risk associated with cleaning high windows.

In the end, the concept is simple and futuristic at the same time: while many people have been cleaning glass manually for decades, a robot can already climb the window by itself, calculate the route, spray water, and clean almost without human intervention.

Goodbye squeegee and cloth on the window: robot cleans windows by itself for up to 110 minutes, covers 55 m² per charge, and uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falling during cleaning.

Window cleaning robot works alone for up to 110 minutes, cleans up to 55 m², and uses a system with 12 protections against falling.

Ecovacs WINBOT W2 OMNI operates without an outlet for up to 110 minutes

5,500 Pa suction system keeps the robot attached to the glass

Robot creates automatic cleaning route using WIN-SLAM 4.0 system

Automatic spraying system helps remove accumulated dirt

Robot uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falls

Portable station transforms the robot into a complete window cleaning system

Product was created for modern apartments with large glass areas

Window cleaning robot shows how even windows have entered the era of home automation

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Goodbye squeegee and cloth on the window: robot cleans windows by itself for up to 110 minutes, covers 55 m² per charge, and uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falling during cleaning.

Window cleaning robot works alone for up to 110 minutes, cleans up to 55 m², and uses a system with 12 protections against falling.

Ecovacs WINBOT W2 OMNI operates without an outlet for up to 110 minutes

5,500 Pa suction system keeps the robot attached to the glass

Robot creates automatic cleaning route using WIN-SLAM 4.0 system

Automatic spraying system helps remove accumulated dirt

Robot uses 12 layers of protection to prevent falls

Portable station transforms the robot into a complete window cleaning system

Product was created for modern apartments with large glass areas

Window cleaning robot shows how even windows have entered the era of home automation

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