End effector for cleaning objects having multiple surfaces

摘要

A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an aircraft. A platform (502) may be moved along a path relative to the aircraft using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator (527) associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements (506) associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members (512) may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system (508).