100% Electric Snow Robots
For Sidewalk Snow Plowing & Salting
No More Labour Shortages
Keep your staff - elevate them to more profitable tasks
Increase Service Level
Snowbots pre-deployed before forecasted snow event
World Leader
Only commercial-ready robotics solution for snow & ice
It Just Works
Sustainable, smart, safe.
No Need to Learn About Robots:
We do all the repairs and maintenance.
If a Robot Ever Stops Working:
A new one will be working on your site within 90 minutes.
More Reliable, Fewer Headaches:
Eliminate the hassle of recruitment.
Incredible Battery Life
Sustainability meets cutting-edge technology
12-to-18 hours run time on one charge
For 24/7 operation, we can swap batteries within 5 minutes
2.5-5 hours charging time through regular wall outlet
Predictable Cost
No need to "buy" robots - rent robots for the season
Robot rental for the winter; no big ticket purchase
All-in cost includes repairs, maintenance, and recharging
Price includes 300-400 hours of use. Option to buy extra hours as needed.
Solution to Labour Shortage
Multiply your workforce - same staff, more revenue
It's a major force multiplier.
Ryan Hebel, Co-Owner of Green Ventures Landscape Care Limited
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All Levels of Government
Actively working with federal, provincial & municipal governments
This will make Canadian cities much more livable.
Mark Robbins, Transport Canada
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Snowbot FAQ
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What is the pushing capacity of the snowbot?The latest “Version 7” snowbots can push roughly 2,000 pounds of snow.
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How long can the snowbots operate for?For snow operations, the robots are capable of doing 12-18-hour shifts, with the ability to do 24/7 operations with a battery swap.
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Can the snowbots salt?Yes, snowbots have the ability to salt. They can hold over 600 lbs of salt, with the option of mixing both sand and salt.
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How fast can the snowbots go?The robots’ top speed is approximately 3.5 km/hr.
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Can the snowbots only do sidewalks?The snowbots are designed for sidewalks and pathways, with the ability to do driveways and small lots. They do not do stairs.
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How do the snowbots handle extreme temperatures?The snowbots have been battle tested in Thompson, Manitoba, in temperatures as low as -40º C (-40º F).
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Will I need to be trained on how to operate the snowbots?We offer “Robots-as-a-Service” (RaaS). A trained Swap Robotics staff member will provide any maintenance and repairs that may be needed. We'll work with you to decide which of your sites are the best starting place for snowbots.
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What happens when a snowbot breaks?If a snowbot stops working we will have a replacement robot working on-site for you within 90 minutes.
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How does insurance and liability work?Swap Robotics has $5 million in product liability, in the event that the snowbot damages property. All slip and fall accountability ultimately lies on the lessee, given that the snowbots are rented out– similar to other equipment.
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How do the robots detect something in front of them?The snowbots use a combination of our technology and depth sensing cameras to detect objects in front of them. The snowbots slow down if there is an object within 10 to 20 meters; the snowbot will come to a stop if a person is < 10 meters. Similar rules apply for animals & objects of interest. Exact details can be shared on an initial call.
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How do the snowbots work?The snowbots will pre-map out the sites during its initial teaching path. Once the snowbots have mapped out the area, they can run their routes autonomously.
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What kind of safety features are there?There are several layers of protection embedded into the robots. This includes but is not limited to visual detection, sensing edges, remote guardians, 6 built in emergency-stops (all over the robot that meet ADA height requirements), wireless emergency-stop, two-way audio, back-up beeper, amber revolving lights, signal indicators.
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How does pricing work?The typical costs associated with the snowbots is $2,500-$4,000/month per robot. This number can change based on the number of months of rental in the snow season, property type, location, size, and additional staff requirements. Final pricing will be determined after site assessment.
Secure Your Spot
Secure your spot in line for a snowbot when they are available in your region. Our snowbot reservations are open for 3 (+) snowbots per booking.
When we begin renting robots in your area, Swap Robotics will work with you to project your company's growth trajectory, so we can build a 10-year scale-up plan together.
Winter 2022-2023 robots are already fully reserved and reservations are now active for Winter '23-'24. Reserve your robots today to stay ahead of your competitors.