Brolan is unveiling ClearX, an intelligent shoe-cleaning robot that washes, dries and sanitizes your shoes in one fully automated cycle.

The automated home appliance uses a micro-nano bubble spray, a pressure-sensing robotic arm with ultra-soft velvet sleeves. It dries below 50°C, cleaning each pair without harsh scrubbing, and it uses about one liter of water and no plumbing.

The user secures a pair of shoes in place and selects a mode. ClearX handles the rest, returning shoes that are clean, dry, and ready to wear in approximately 90 minutes in Auto Mode, without manual scrubbing. The company has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project.

Shoe care typically involves hand-scrubbing, machine-washing, or professional cleaning. Each has its trade-offs, from time and manual effort to material restrictions or per-pair costs. ClearX combines micro-nano bubble technology with sensor-guided robotic cleaning to deliver effective cleaning with gentler care.

Each shoe is held on its own rotating support, while micro-nano bubble spray reaches into fibers, seams, and textured surfaces to loosen dirt. An intelligent robotic arm uses multiple sensors to adapt to different shoe shapes and maintain even, controlled pressure across different areas. Its ultra-soft velvet sleeves gently wipe the surface, removing loosened dirt without harsh scrubbing or aggressive friction.

Together, these technologies clean the shoes without tumbling, helping reduce the risk of deformation and damage. It has low-temperature drying below 50°C / 122°F and ozone sanitization complete the Auto cycle, with controlled heat helping limit exposure to shoe materials and adhesives.

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