Taypro product comparison
GLYDE vs NYUMA: Which automatic robot fits your plant?
Both robots are fully autonomous, waterless, and managed from NECTYR. GLYDE is Taypro's patented dual-pass microfiber flagship; NYUMA is the PBT single-pass platform for capex-efficient fixed-tilt fleets.
Fixed-tilt utility owners often shortlist both robots on the same RFQ. GLYDE prioritises maximum dust lift per cycle on mixed soiling; NYUMA wins when PBT brush economics and simpler consumables drive procurement.
GLYDE vs NYUMA at a glance
| Factor | GLYDE (Dual-Pass Microfiber) | NYUMA (Single-Pass PBT) |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning technology | Patented dual-pass: airflow loosens dust, microfiber completes the wipe | Single-pass counter-rotating PBT brush drum — fewer moving consumables |
| Best for | Flagship fixed-tilt rows where maximum dust lift per cycle is the priority | Repeatable fixed-tilt blocks where PBT capex and brush economics win RFQs |
| Sticky / cementitious soiling | Dual-pass excels on mixed dry and adhesive dust layers | Ideal for dry desert dust; schedule extra cycles if cementitious soiling is heavy |
| Consumable profile | Self-cleaning microfiber drum with extended service intervals | UV-stable PBT brush with field-replaceable bristle cartridges |
| Range per charge | Up to 2.2 km (~3,600 modules) | Up to 2.2 km (~3,600 modules) |
| Typical deployments | Bachau DVC-scale automatic-first fixed-tilt fleets | Akhadana-scale and mixed-fleet PBT automatic programmes |
| Labour after install | Zero — fully autonomous daily cycles | Zero — fully autonomous daily cycles |
| Fleet monitoring | NECTYR via LTE, Wi-Fi, RF mesh, LoRa, or LoRaWAN | NECTYR via LTE, Wi-Fi, RF mesh, LoRa, or LoRaWAN |
FAQ
Yes. Mixed fleets are common — GLYDE on high-soiling blocks, NYUMA on PBT-specified rows. NECTYR schedules both from one portal.
Both handle dry desert dust. Choose GLYDE when adhesive or mixed layers need dual-pass lift; choose NYUMA when PBT capex and brush service economics dominate the RFQ.
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Need a plant-specific recommendation?
Share MW capacity, tilt or tracker layout, and soiling profile. Taypro engineers will map GLYDE, NYUMA, HELYX, or Taypro Opex to your asset.