DESCRIPTION
GLYDE is a Cleaning-Robots from Taypro. It is built for Cleaning, Scheduling, Monitoring. Key figures: 38 kg.
GLYDE is Taypro's flagship autonomous, waterless cleaning robot for fixed-tilt and seasonal-tilt utility-scale solar plants. Each unit, listed as the TR-150, is assigned to one array and parks in a shadow-free dock with its own solar-charged lithium-ion battery, so it needs no external power. At a scheduled time, usually outside production hours, the robot leaves its dock and travels along the module frame, never loading the glass. Its patented dual-pass head first loosens dry dust with airflow, then a self-cleaning microfibre drum wipes the surface; Taypro states over 99 percent of dust is removed per pass. Edge and obstacle sensors keep it on the frame, and battery-aware routing makes sure it only starts runs it can finish before returning to lock in the dock, which is rated for 180 km/h gusts. The robot measures 750 by 4,800 mm, weighs 38 kg and cleans at 10 to 15 m per minute, covering up to 2.2 km of row, about 3,600 modules, per charge. It is rated IP65 and for up to 90 C. Operators schedule and monitor fleets in the NECTYR portal over LTE, Wi-Fi, RF mesh or LoRa. Taypro's GLYDE case studies include Hild Energy's 334 MW NTPC plant in Rajasthan and plants at Agar (272 robots), Banda (160), Yadgir (115), Soyegaon (90) and KMF Karnataka (85).
FEATURES
- Fully autonomous, waterless robot for fixed-tilt and seasonal-tilt utility plants
- Model listed as TR-150
- Patented dual-pass cleaning: airflow loosens dust, then a microfibre drum wipes
- Self-cleaning rotating microfibre drum
- Over 99% of dust removed per automated pass (company claim)
- Travels on the module frame
- no load on glass or cells
- Cleaning speed 10-15 m/min
- Up to 2.2 km running length (about 3,600 modules) per charge
- 1.6 km recommended
- Dimensions 750 mm x 4,800 mm
- Weight 38 kg
- Lithium-ion battery with solar-assisted charging at a self-contained dock
- no external power
- Battery-aware routing
- only starts runs it can complete
- Dock locks the robot and is rated for 180 km/h wind gusts
- 40 km/h wind limit in operation
- Max module tilt 45 degrees
- max east-west slope 15 degrees
- max module undulation +20 mm
- Max operating temperature 90 C
- IP65 rating
- corrosion class C3
- TUV NORD tested (IP55 certification, damp-heat and dry-heat validation)
- Sandstorm-endurance tested (12 events per year at 10 g/m2)
- Tested for micro-cracks, reflectance and anti-reflective coating preservation
- Edge and obstacle detection sensors
- AI weather-aware scheduling (rain skip, wind, dust rebound)
- NECTYR fleet portal over LTE, Wi-Fi, hybrid self-healing RF mesh, LoRa and LoRaWAN
- Remote adjustment of cleaning speed and direction
- Fault detection on brush load, battery and drivetrain with safe stop
- Modular rail, wheel and drive-unit layout, field-assembled per array
- 20-year design life
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | 38 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 4.8 m × W 750 mm |
| Materials | Microfibre cleaning drum |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 0.9 km/h |
| Environment | Outdoor fixed-tilt and seasonal-tilt solar tables up to 45 degrees tilt and 15 degrees east-west slope; up to 90 C, IP65, ?°C to 90°C |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | Lithium-ion battery with integrated solar charging |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Edge detection sensors, Obstacle detection sensors, Battery, brush-load and drivetrain monitoring |
| Connectivity | LTE, Wi-Fi, hybrid self-healing RF mesh, LoRa and LoRaWAN to the NECTYR fleet portal |
| Software / AI | NECTYR fleet portal with AI weather-aware scheduling, remote speed and direction control, fault alerts |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | 38 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 4.8 m × W 750 mm |
| Materials | Microfibre cleaning drum |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 0.9 km/h |
| Environment | Outdoor fixed-tilt and seasonal-tilt solar tables up to 45 degrees tilt and 15 degrees east-west slope; up to 90 C, IP65, ?°C to 90°C |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | Lithium-ion battery with integrated solar charging |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Edge detection sensors, Obstacle detection sensors, Battery, brush-load and drivetrain monitoring |
| Connectivity | LTE, Wi-Fi, hybrid self-healing RF mesh, LoRa and LoRaWAN to the NECTYR fleet portal |
| Software / AI | NECTYR fleet portal with AI weather-aware scheduling, remote speed and direction control, fault alerts |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the GLYDE?
GLYDE is Taypro's flagship autonomous, waterless cleaning robot for fixed-tilt and seasonal-tilt utility-scale solar plants. Each unit, listed as the TR-150, is assigned to one array and parks in a shadow-free dock with its own solar-charged lithium-ion battery, so it needs no external power.
Who makes the GLYDE?
The GLYDE is made by Taypro, a robotics company based in India.
How much does the GLYDE cost?
Taypro has not publicly announced pricing for the GLYDE. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the GLYDE used for?
The GLYDE is designed for cleaning, scheduling, and monitoring. It is used in energy and cleaning & facilities settings.
How much does the GLYDE weigh?
The GLYDE weighs 38 kg.
How fast is the GLYDE?
The GLYDE can move at speeds of up to 0.9 km/h.
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