Brolan unveiled its new innovation, the Smart Shoe Cleaning Robot 1.0, during the CES 2026 exhibition. It is an integrated device that combines the functions of washing and drying shoes, and is available in two versions: One is designed to be connected directly to plumbing and the other is equipped with a fresh water tank. This robot is specifically designed to handle washable shoes made of cloth, textiles, some types of leather and mixed materials, with the exception of shoes made of natural leather and non-washable delicate materials.
The device’s technology relies on pumping nanobubbles (microbubbles) with a diameter of less than 50 micrometers to penetrate the fibers and dismantle dirt and bacteria from the inside and outside, supported by infrared sensors to detect the size and shape of the shoe and dynamically choose the cleaning mode and appropriate water pressure. The robot’s arms move by precise gear motors to reach all surfaces of the shoe, including the internal parts, while the non-abrasive microfiber rollers help in removing dirt effectively without harming the materials.
The device is characterized by its resource efficiency, as it uses 4 liters of water for each wash cycle, which includes self-cleaning of the internal chamber, and the drying process is carried out using low-temperature air currents at 50 degrees Celsius for a period ranging between 30 to 60 minutes, with low noise levels of less than 55 decibels for washing and 60 decibels for drying. Users can control and schedule the device remotely via a smartphone application, and a Kickstarter campaign for the device is scheduled to launch in March. 2026, while the official price has not yet been revealed.
