The concept of fixed lighting is being challenged by the emergence of mobile, autonomous lighting units—essentially, service robots with a primary function of illumination. Used in warehouses, large-scale manufacturing, and construction sites, these robots can autonomously navigate to areas where work is happening, providing high-quality task lighting exactly where and when it is needed, then moving on or recharging. They are equipped with LiDAR, cameras, and sophisticated onboard controls. This eliminates the need for permanent, widespread high-bay lighting in dynamically changing spaces, resulting in massive energy savings. They can also perform secondary duties like inventory scanning or security patrols. This represents a paradigm shift from illuminating a static space to delivering light as a dynamic, on-demand service to mobile workflows, merging robotics, AI, and lighting technology.
