An automated car wash system is provided comprising an anthropomorphic robot
that
serves to spray and clean cars prior to their entering into, or within, an automated
car wash so as to remove surface dirt from the car, using a high-pressure spray
gun. The robot is controlled by an interconnected network of pneumatic or hydraulic
pumps and hoses, electronic relays and mechanical linkages so as to simulate the
movements of a human. A sensor is used to detect the presence of an automobile
in the field of operation of the robot, which sensor also serves to activate the
robot and keep it operational as long as the automobile is in a given location.
The robot is configured to resemble the shape and size of a human such that it
may be dressed in a variety of costumes or outfits so as to maximize both its entertainment
value and its utilitarian function.
