During CES 2026, Brolan unveiled the Smart Shoe Cleaning Robot 1.0, which is a smart solution that combines washing and drying, and is available in two versions: the first supports direct connection to water, and the second relies on an independent water tank.
The device targets shoes made of cloth, fabrics and some types of washable leather, while it does not support shoes made of natural, unwashable leather.
The robot relies on spraying fine bubbles less than 50 micrometers in size, which allows it to penetrate the fibers and effectively disintegrate dirt and bacteria. At the same time, infrared sensors detect the shape and size of the shoe, and the cleaning mode and water pressure are then automatically adjusted to suit the material.
Mobile arms powered by toothed motors clean all surfaces, including the interior, while using non-abrasive microfiber rollers to remove dust.
The device consumes about 4 liters of water in one washing cycle, with a self-cleaning process for the internal chamber after each use.
As for drying, it is done at a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius for a period of between 30 and 60 minutes, with a noise level of less than 55 decibels during washing and less than 60 decibels during drying. The phone application allows full control of the device remotely, in addition to tracking the cleaned shoes.
The Kickstarter campaign for the device is scheduled to launch in March 2026, with no price announced yet, with registration available to receive updates. However, results on collectible or high-value shoes are not 100% guaranteed.
