High-voltage live cleaning robot works in the hot-line environment (220 kV/330 kV), and so the safety of its application and equipment is most important. In terms of safety, the designs of robot mechanism and control system have been discussed, and the test data are given in control system of model machine. The model machine of high-voltage live cleaning robot can meet the need of cleaning basically in common condition. From manual operation to automation, the cleaning efficiency is improved. The robot can decrease amount of work, and ensure the security. Among high-voltage live cleaning equipment in China, the cleaning robot is advanced in automation and intelligence.