SO1 vs Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1

Forthtech vs MiraiKikai — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • SO1 offers the longer runtime (480 min vs 120 min).
  • SO1 offers the lighter build (25 kg vs 28 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

SO1Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1
CompanyForthtechMiraiKikai
CategoryCleaning-RobotsCleaning-Robots
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:—2017
Weight25 kg28 kg
Speed1.58 km/h—
Battery Life480 min120 min
ConnectivityGSM (cellular), long-range LoRa, GNSS; SCADA supported; OTA updates—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the SO1 and the Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1?

SO1 is made by Forthtech, while Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1 is made by MiraiKikai. Both are cleaning-robotss, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the longer battery life, the SO1 or the Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1?

The SO1 has the higher runtime at about 480 minutes, compared to about 120 minutes for the Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Type1.