Linnakangas School, Kempele: Setting new standards thanks to robot technology

A robot as a team member

In the municipality of Kempele, not far from Oulu, stands the Linnakangas School – a modern educational facility with a kindergarten, preschool, and comprehensive school. Over 1,100 children learn here, looked after by around 120 employees.

With hundreds of little feet scurrying through the hallways every day, barefoot, cleanliness is not a minor issue but a basic requirement. The school is a shoe-free zone. Children move around in socks, so hygiene and floor care are safety-relevant issues.

Daily cleaning instead of weekly compromise

Before Martti, the sports halls were only cleaned once a week – with noticeable consequences: dust, dirt, and slippery floors. Today, everything is different.

Cleaning staff member Annika Heikkala used the teach-and-repeat function to teach the robot a 25-minute cleaning cycle. Now Martti autonomously cleans the entire 1,200 m² sports hall every day in just 40 minutes.

While Martti takes care of the floors, Heikkala concentrates on more demanding tasks such as changing rooms and sanitary areas – a clear increase in efficiency and job satisfaction.

When technology sets a precedent

With Robomatic Marvin, the municipality of Kempele has shown how robotics and cleaning can go hand in hand – for greater cleanliness, efficiency, and appreciation.

Martti is more than just a cleaning robot. He is a team player, learning partner, and ambassador for a new generation of cleaning.

“Marvin is part of our team! He ensures better standards, productivity, satisfaction, and recognition. We can't imagine our work without him anymore.”
– Marjo Rauma