1. AUTONOMOUS MOBILE PLATFORM WITH UV RAY DISINFECTION SYSTEM, A MODULAR AND AFFORDABLE SOLUTION FOR VIRUS ELIMINATION.
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Țîțu, Aurel Mihail, Bâlc, Daniel, Gusan, Vasile, Bogorin-Predescu, Adrian, Tertereanu, Petrică, and Stanciu, Andreea
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ROBOTS , *DISINFECTION & disinfectants , *COVID-19 pandemic , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms , *MEDICAL care - Abstract
In the post-COVID era, there has been a growing emphasis on the significance of disinfecting objects individuals come into contact with. Mobile disinfection robots have emerged as a definitive solution to meet this demand. However, inherent issues in their current design may pose challenges leading to: continuous virus contamination (there is a risk that mobile UV robots may fail to reach all areas or fully eliminate pathogens, which could allow viruses to survive and subsequently spread infections); increase in the number of disease cases (incomplete disinfection may lead to the persistence of viruses in the environment, thereby increasing the likelihood of disease transmission and the emergence of a greater number of infection cases); illness among medical staff (if the environment in which medical staff operate is not fully disinfected, they may be exposed to the risk of infection with various pathogens, jeopardizing their health and ability to provide adequate medical care); the loss of human lives (inefficiency in disinfection can contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, leading to a higher number of deaths among the population, underscoring the need to address and resolve these issues). This scientific endeavor aims to outline the primary challenges associated with conventional mobile disinfection robots and introduce a solution through the implementation of an Autonomous Mobile Platform equipped with a UV Ray Disinfection System. A critical issue identified in conventional mobile disinfection robots pertains to their inability to ensure maximum efficiency in preventing the spread of viruses. This limitation is often linked to their static structure and the incapacity to efficiently cover the entire space. Furthermore, the risk of continuous athe introduction of an Autonomous Mobile Platform integrated with a UV Ray Disinfhumection System. This innovative approach effectively addresses existing limitations in conventional robots. The autonomous mobile platform enables comprehensive spatial coverage, eliminating the risk of blind spots and ensuring uniform disinfection. The UV Ray Disinfection System adds an additional layer of efficacy by molecularly destroying viruses and bacteria, thereby reducing the risk of contamination. In summary, this research introduces a technologically advanced and innovative solution to the challenges encountered with conventional mobile disinfection robots. The integration of an Autonomous Mobile Platform with a UV Ray Disinfection System opens opportunities for more efficient and secure disinfection of spaces, contributing to the mitigation of the risk of virus spread in the post-COVID period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024