Product concept
Indoor Wall-Cleaning Drone
A compact drone designed to fly safely indoors, clean walls with a spray-and-wiper module, and stay practical enough for a real MVP.
Small sizeIndoor-safe flightWall cleaningLight AICost-focused MVP
Problem
Why this product matters
Manual cleaning limits
- Interior walls and hard-to-reach surfaces are slow to clean.
- Cleaning is inconsistent and depends on operator effort.
- Close-up cleaning can be awkward in occupied spaces.
Product gap
- Existing solutions are often bulky or not indoor-friendly.
- Many are expensive or over-engineered for the first version.
- There is room for a focused, smaller-use-case product.
Solution
What the drone does
Flight
- Small quadcopter for indoor movement.
- Prop guards for safety.
- Stable wall proximity control.
Cleaning module
- Mini spray can or pump-based spray.
- Lightweight wiper or microfiber brush.
- Designed for small patch cleaning first.
Goal: clean a visible wall section reliably before attempting full-room coverage.
MVP scope
Build the simplest usable version first
| Area | V1 target |
|---|
| Flight | Stable indoor hovering and gentle movement near walls. |
| Wall distance | Maintain a fixed gap using IR or lidar sensors. |
| Cleaning | Spray + wiper works on a small test patch. |
| Autonomy | Semi-auto, not full autonomy. |
AI approach
Keep AI small but useful
Option 1: Wall-following
- Use sensors to maintain constant distance.
- Best for a cheaper, reliable first version.
Option 2: Dirt detection
- Use camera vision to spot dirty areas.
- Better for showcasing a clear AI feature.
Recommendation: start with wall-following in V1, then add dirt detection once the drone and cleaning hardware are stable.
Cost strategy
Reduce buying and operating costs
Purchasing
- Use off-the-shelf drone parts.
- 3D-print mounts instead of custom machining.
- Repurpose small spray hardware.
Operations
- Make modules replaceable.
- Use common batteries and chargers.
- Keep the first version semi-automatic.
Budget
Prototype budget snapshot
| Category | Estimated range |
|---|
| Drone frame, motors, ESC, controller | 8,000–15,000 INR |
| Sensors and camera | 2,000–12,000 INR |
| Cleaning module | 2,500–7,000 INR |
| Batteries, charger, tools | 5,000–13,000 INR |
| Total | 30,000–70,000 INR |
Roadmap
Three-step build plan
Month 1
- Finalize use case.
- Assemble flight platform.
- Test indoor stability.
Month 2
- Add spray and wiper.
- Test wall cleaning patches.
- Adjust balance and weight.
Month 3
- Add basic AI feature.
- Refine semi-auto workflow.
- Document performance and cost.
Success metrics
- Stable indoor flight.
- Visible wall cleaning result.
- Safe, modular, low-cost prototype.
A product by SurgeDeep Technologies LLP