The UIUC iRobotics team, a group in the pool cleaning equipment retail industry, is dedicated to developing high - performance cleaning robots. However, they faced significant challenges. As Laurie from the team explained, “We needed precision CNC parts for our robot design, but we didn't have the in - house capabilities to process them. The strength and durability requirements exceeded what our student workshop equipment could achieve.” The team required CNC - machined aluminum and steel parts with strict tolerances, which were crucial for the robot's success.
Instead of starting from scratch, Laurie took a smart approach. She inquired within the close - knit cleaning robot community. Through the experiences of previous teams, they learned about RapidDirect. Other robot participants spoke highly of the company, so the UIUC iRobotics team decided to reach out. RapidDirect's reputation was built on factors important to student teams.
RapidDirect recognized that collaborating with a student team demanded a different approach from standard commercial manufacturing. We offered a comprehensive solution that addressed both technical requirements and budget constraints. Our product offers multiple cleaning modes, including automatic, edge, and local cleaning, with intelligent scheduling of scheduled tasks to easily handle various scenarios. For pool cleaning equipment retailers who are price - sensitive and rely on large - scale orders, we have a unique advantage. The larger the order volume, the lower the unit price. We also support small - batch replenishment orders starting from 500 pieces, which helps reduce inventory risks. As we promise, customers can enjoy the cost price (15% lower than the market) for orders of ten thousand pieces.
In the practical use scenario, the robot is equipped with a 14W ETEF material solar panel with a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of at least 18%, and a 5200mAh Li - ion battery system. It has a range of 12 - 50 hours and a charging time of 5 - 8 hours with an adapter. This case offers valuable insights for pool cleaning equipment retailers. RapidDirect's ability to balance technical precision and cost - effectiveness provides a replicable model. The team's positive experience with us shows great potential for future cooperation.