System and method of a semi-autonomous cleaning apparatus with adjustable cleaning parameters

A semi-autonomous cleaning apparatus configured for adjustable floor cleaning operations, comprising:

• a frame;
• a processor;
• a front sensing module and a rear sensing module, each sensing module including at least one sensor;
• a cleaning assembly configured for floor cleaning operations;
• and
• a light source mounted to emit light toward a floor surface and a camera oriented to capture an image of a reflection of the light source from the floor surface;
• wherein the processor is configured to:
• receive sensor data from at least one of the front sensing module or the rear sensing module;
• detect a floor type based on the sensor data;
• when the floor type is an incompatible floor type, stop operation of the cleaning apparatus;
• when the floor type is a non-Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) floor type, select an appropriate cleaning setting based on the detected floor type;
• when the floor type is a VCT floor type, select an operating mode comprising at least a cleaning mode and a polishing mode;
• when the operating mode is the polishing mode, determine a shininess value for the floor surface by processing the captured image of the reflection of the light source, and select a polishing setting based at least on the shininess value;
• provide instructions to the cleaning apparatus to initiate cleaning or polishing;
• and
• send instructions to a cleaning assembly module of the cleaning apparatus to execute the instructions.