Jakarta, INTI – Berawa Beach in Badung Regency, Bali, has found a new way to keep its shores clean. Since Tuesday, August 19, 2025, a beach cleaning robot called BeBot has officially begun operating. The robot is designed to pick up small waste items such as cigarette butts, glass shards, and plastic fragments that are usually difficult to collect using brooms or manual tools. Powered by electricity and controlled via remote, BeBot can filter sand up to a depth of 10 centimeters. On a single battery charge lasting around three hours, the robot can clean an area of 5,600 square meters, equivalent to three football fields.
Why BeBot Was Introduced in Bali
Beaches in Bali, including Berawa Beach, often face waste problems, especially during the rainy season when trash is carried in by ocean currents. Although routine cleaning is carried out by staff and volunteers, small sized waste often goes unnoticed. In fact, this micro trash is the most dangerous as it can damage marine ecosystems. The presence of BeBot is expected to provide a solution to this problem.
About the BeBot Robot
BeBot operates on electricity, making it more environmentally friendly. It is controlled by an operator using a remote control. The bottom part of the robot is equipped with special tools that filter sand and separate waste. The collected trash is stored in a container that can be emptied once full. In three hours of operation, BeBot can lift up to 10 kilograms of mixed waste. With this capability, the robot can work much faster compared to manual cleaning.
Comments from Management and Operator
According to Abdul Manaf, ESG Manager of FINNS, the company that introduced the robot, BeBot is specifically designed to collect small waste often buried in the sand. “This robot can go deep into the sand, so even waste that is not visible can be collected,” Manaf explained.
Meanwhile, BeBot operator Ignatius Arifin stated that the most common types of waste found on Berawa Beach are cigarette butts, glass shards, and single use plastics. “In three hours of operation, BeBot can usually collect up to 10 kilograms of mixed trash,” Manaf explained.
Positive Impact on the Environment and Tourism
With BeBot’s presence, beach cleanliness can be better maintained, especially against waste that is hard to collect manually. Clean beaches will certainly make tourists more comfortable and enhance Bali’s image as an eco-friendly tourist destination. Although the cost is high, the investment in this technology is considered worthwhile because the results are faster, more efficient, and support sustainable tourism.
Conclusion
The operation of BeBot at Berawa Beach is not just about introducing new technology, but also a tangible step that shows maintaining environmental cleanliness requires modern and more effective approaches. So far, small waste such as cigarette butts, single use plastics, and glass shards often escape notice because they are difficult to collect manually. Yet these types of waste are the most harmful to marine ecosystems, wildlife, and even human health. With BeBot’s ability to filter sand up to 10 centimeters deep and clean thousands of square meters in a short time, tasks that previously required significant manpower can now be done more quickly and effectively.
Beyond its environmental benefits, BeBot also contributes to the sustainability of Bali’s tourism sector. Tourists will surely feel more comfortable visiting beaches that are clean and free from micro-waste. This not only strengthens Bali’s image as an eco-friendly destination but also raises public awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. The investment is considered justified as its long-term benefits outweigh the expenses.
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