{"id":4512,"date":"2022-04-25T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T03:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/?post_type=press_release&#038;p=4512"},"modified":"2025-04-09T13:20:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T05:20:38","slug":"majority-84-of-employees-seek-office-cleanliness-to-work-effectively-expressing-positive-sentiments-towards-robot-cleaners-at-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/press-release\/majority-84-of-employees-seek-office-cleanliness-to-work-effectively-expressing-positive-sentiments-towards-robot-cleaners-at-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Majority (84%)  of employees seek office cleanliness to work effectively, expressing positive sentiments towards robot cleaners at the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; text-align: center;\"><i>Workplace Smart Cleanliness Study<\/i> <i>conducted jointly by SoftBank Robotics and Milieu Insight provides data on how employees feel about their workplace cleanliness<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Singapore, 25 April 2022 \u2013<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor air quality (70%) cleaning frequency (65%) and virus transmission risks (61%) are key concerns In a recent <\/span><b>Workplace Smart Cleanliness Study<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by consumer research firm, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mili.eu\/\"><b>Milieu Insight<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in collaboration with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/\"><b>SoftBank Robotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Infogrid to understand employee sentiments about their office cleanliness since the pandemic. 64% of employees polled are concerned about contracting Covid-19 at work as Singapore allows up to 75% of employees to return back to the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoftBank Robotics<\/span><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the global leader in innovative automation and collaborative robotic solutions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(cobotics) presented the results of the study at the recent <\/span><b><i>CleanEnviro Summit Singapore<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to demonstrate how smart technology can be utilised to improve workplace cleanliness and overall employee experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84% cite that cleanliness at the office is important for them to be able to work effectively<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% think that the most ideal cleaning arrangement is a mix of both human and robot cleaners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74% of employees seek greater transparency for cleanliness statistics, especially in:<\/span>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n<ol style=\"padding: 0; margin-left: 16px;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air quality (eg. particulate matter) (70%),<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning frequency (eg. pantry, toilets) (65%) and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virus transmission risk (61%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4517\" src=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-1024x816.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-1024x816.png 1024w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-1536x1224.png 1536w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_2HD-2048x1632.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Positive sentiments towards robot cleaners<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% are very or somewhat open to having robot cleaners in their offices with the top 3 most important functions cited as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuuming\/Sweeping\/mopping floors (84%),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air purification (75%) and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disinfect surfaces (74%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4519\" src=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-1024x497.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-1536x746.png 1536w, https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Softbank_Workplace_Cleanliness_Article_Chart_3HD-2048x994.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Using<\/b> <b>cobotics to improve employee experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of its ongoing technology enhancements for its AI-power flagship robot vacuum sweeper <\/span><b>Whiz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoftBank Robotics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announced its latest partnership with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogrid.io\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infogrid<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to deploy multi-sensor technology integration and its analytical dashboard <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help companies run more efficiently, improve compliance and deliver a better working environment with Infogrid\u2019s <\/span><b>Air Quality Sensors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. SoftBank Robotics\u2019 <\/span><b>Cobots <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(collaborative robots) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are specifically designed with the principles of human-robot interaction and to support an organization\u2019s current staff, not replace them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying autonomous cleaning cobots can help impact the bottom-line for organisations seeking efficient solutions that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce repetitive or strenuous tasks for the cleaning staff, allowing them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to focus on nuanced, uniquely human needs<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and improving overall cleaning efficacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer for SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. said: \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobotics is the collaboration between workers and robots, or other automation tools to improve employee experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiz\u2019s smart AI cleaning with real-time data on indoor air quality using Infogrid sensors and its analytical dashboard can deliver peace of mind to both employers and employees concerned with the risks of transmission of airborne viruses at the office. This survey conducted in collaboration with Milieu Insight is extremely insightful for employers and building owners to understand the importance of using data to reassure our Singapore workforce that there are specific benchmarks in place to ensure that their office is safe and clean.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commenting on the dataset, Milieu Insight\u2019s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Tracy, said, \u201cThe study helps shed some light on the concern levels of Singaporean workers as many are now heading back to the office. With 64% indicating they\u2019re somewhat or very concerned about contracting Covid-19 at work, office cleanliness and safety are top of mind. But there\u2019s an enormous opportunity in applying data and robotics to address these concerns. And the study shows that support is high for integrating things like more data and transparency around office cleaning practices, as well as the integration of robotics, including robo-vacuums.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ross Sheil, Infogrid\u2019s Senior Vice President of Global Revenue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">said: \u201cInfogrid&#8217;s Smart Building Platform when deployed with Whiz provides the reassurance that businesses and their employees need as they return to the office. By being able to monitor and report on indoor air quality in real time, businesses can take immediate action to keep their employees safe and also improve productivity and mental wellbeing. Our partnership with SoftBank Robotics allows us to ensure that building managers are able to make the right decisions at the right time based on real data.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoftBank Robotics has introduced <\/span><b>GERMii UV-C for Whiz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a disinfection and vacuum cleaning 2-in-1 function for Whiz that is able to eliminate surface pathogens* in Singapore. Its powerful features include obstacle detection, fall prevention (LIDAR sensor, 3D camera), impact detection (sensor-installed bumper), anomaly detection (Cliff sensors, wheel contact sensors, emergency brake function).\u00a0 Whiz has its own proprietary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrainOS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Navigation Software that helps <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">determine the best cleaning route based on its real-time surrounding environment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By deploying the newest Whiz products with Infogrid\u2019s smart technology, organisations can monitor their office indoor air quality, occupancy levels, building usage, humidity levels and other AI-powered insights to take action to improve the workplace environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; End &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For images of graphs, please click <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/3wboqpzjn60lck9\/AAD_KVDq4ASaLYpk4d54Yn9ga?dl=0\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><\/i><b><i>Workplace Smart Cleanliness<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Study<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was conducted via Milieu\u2019s proprietary survey community who work in office environments in Singapore (N=1000). The data is representative of all working adults aged 16 and above, and the margin of error is <\/span><\/i><b><i>+\/- 3%<\/i><\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at 95% confidence level. Data was collected in April 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px;\">*<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px;\"> &gt;99% microbial reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoftBank Robotics is driving technology forward by becoming a worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Rapidly expanding with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people\u2019s lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary. SoftBank Robotics\u2019 robots are used in more than 70 countries worldwide and we offer innovative applications relevant in the fields of retail, tourism, healthcare, finance, education, facilities management, cleaning, warehouse, and logistics. Learn more at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.softbankrobotics.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.softbankrobotics.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Infogrid<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infogrid is an AI-powered smart building platform that automates and optimises facilities and building management. It provides building owners, facility and workplace managers with a holistic and real-time view of building data that can help them meet sustainability targets, reduce costs and improve employee productivity and well-being. Learn more at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.infogrid.io\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.infogrid.io<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Milieu Insight<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milieu Insight is a consumer research and analytics company that connects businesses directly with their target audience for market research. The company collects consumer opinion data across a multitude of lifestyle topics and sectors through a proprietary mobile app known as Milieu Surveys. Milieu\u2019s customer platform, known as Canvas, offers businesses a wide range of tools for accessing, analyzing, and visualizing high-value and timely consumer opinion data to help power better decision-making and strategy. Learn more at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mili.eu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mili.eu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4513,"template":"","region":[11],"months":[32],"years":[82],"types":[47],"class_list":["post-4512","press_release","type-press_release","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-sg","months-april","years-82","types-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Majority (84%) of employees seek office cleanliness to work effectively, expressing positive sentiments towards robot cleaners at the workplace - SoftBank<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/apac.softbankrobotics.com\/apac\/press-release\/majority-84-of-employees-seek-office-cleanliness-to-work-effectively-expressing-positive-sentiments-towards-robot-cleaners-at-the-workplace\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Majority (84%) of employees seek office cleanliness to work effectively, expressing positive sentiments towards robot cleaners at the workplace - 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