Robotic solutions are not just for the manufacturing industry anymore, they’re becoming commonplace integrations in the workplace as well. Facility managers can now leverage advanced robotic technology to solve real problems in cleaning maintenance related to attendance, performance, and accountability. This presentation will provide an in-depth overview of robotic floor cleaning solutions within commercial facility maintenance, covering their lifecycle, maturity, and real-world applications. Also covered will be the capabilities and limitations of these systems, as well as how to assess ROI related to both financial commitment and performance outcomes. Finally, this session will explore practical strategies for integrating robotics into existing workflows and highlight the operational benefits they can bring to managed facilities.
*Participants will become familiar with robotic floor cleaning solutions in commercial facility maintenance, including the lifecycle and maturity of different applications.
*Participants will learn how robotic floor cleaning solutions can address shared challenges in facility cleaning programs related to performance and accountability.
*Participants will better understand how to derive financial and performance based ROI calculations when considering robotic floor cleaning solutions.
*Participants will understand the challenges and opportunities of integrating robotic floor cleaning into their current workflow strategies.
*Participants will increase their knowledge of robotic floor cleaning applications and how they may benefit the facilities they manage.
Jud Savelle is President and Co-owner of Bishop Clean Care, Inc, a 3rd-generation, family-owned commercial cleaning company in Georgia. Their newest division – Cobotics by Bishop Clean Care – began in 2022 out of the recognized need for workforce automation in the facility management industry. Combining his technical and engineering background with his family legacy in the cleaning industry, Jud and his business partner and spouse, Jenny Savelle, are cultivating a unique understanding of the integration of novel technology with a traditional workforce in the cleaning industry. Their work goes beyond robotic equipment deployment by including an intense focus on the challenges and opportunities that come with automated systems designed for improved cleaning outcomes.
Jud is also a faculty member with The Georgia Institute of Technology, where he coaches technology startups in Southwest Georgia, helping them to learn, grow, and scale their businesses. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Tech, is six-sigma black-belt certified, and is certified by the IICRC in multiple cleaning disciplines.
Athens, GA | October 6-10, 2025
