08/03/2026
How An Airport Partnership Uses Autonomous Cleaning Robotics
ABM, a provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, announced the launch of a robotics program at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B. In partnership with LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the operator of Terminal B, ABM is introducing both autonomous inspection and cleaning robots—including one of the first robotic quadruped “dogs” to be deployed in a U.S. airport terminal.
The pilot program is the latest step in ABM’s long-standing collaboration with LGP to deliver world-class guest experiences and operational excellence. Terminal B has already achieved global recognition as the first terminal in North America to earn the prestigious 5-Star Rating from Skytrax and was named the “World’s Best New Airport Terminal” in 2023. Building on the successful deployment of the ABM Performance Solutions integrated facilities model and ABM Connect for Aviation, which leverage sensor data, IoT, and AI to optimize operations, the ABM robotics deployment will further enhance safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience across Terminal B.
Robotic Dog: In partnership with Skild.ai, ABM is deploying a four-legged inspection robot, marking one of the first appearances of a robotic dog in an American airport. Passengers may see the robot inspecting airport facilities, where it will quietly and efficiently support ABM staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming space.
Autonomous Floor Scrubbers: Complementing the inspection role of the robotic quadruped dog, these purpose-built scrubbers, in partnership with CenoBots, leverage advanced 3D LiDAR navigation and intelligent mapping to deliver consistent, high-quality floor cleaning. With the ability to run up to six hours autonomously, automatically recharge, and minimize downtime, the scrubbers help ABM redeploy staff to higher-value guest-facing tasks, while ensuring Terminal B continues to set the industry standard for cleanliness.
Autonomous Vacuums: Complementing the floor scrubbers, these dual-function autonomous units, deployed in partnership with CenoBots, use advanced navigation and intelligent mapping to capture both fine dust and larger debris across high-traffic terminal areas. Designed for continuous operation with self-charging capability, they help reduce manual effort, improve cleaning consistency, and enable ABM team members to focus on higher-value, guest-facing tasks, while maintaining Terminal B’s industry-leading standard of cleanliness.
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News & Views 8/3/2026 How An Airport Partnership Uses Autonomous Cleaning Robotics ABM, a provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, announced the launch of a robotics program at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B. In partnership with LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP...