How UV Disinfection Robots Work and their Applications
                     How UV Disinfection Robots Work and 
their Applications?
In just a few months, the COVID-19 global pandemic has completely changed the lives around
the world.  The  way we used to  work,  learn,  travel,  and  interact  has  led to a  more virtual
existence, both personally and professionally.
The infection has risen globally, killing thousands and making millions of people sick, leads to
closures and lockdowns. 
Sanitation and cleanliness have become the primary area of concern; especially  in crowded
places include hospitals, restaurants, gyms, hotels, airports, schools, and more.
Due  to  this  crisis,  scientists  have  gathered  their  resources  to  develop  vaccines,  tests,  and
certain tools that create cleaner, safer places for patients and healthcare workers.
 In order to reduce infection and protecting lives, more and more companies and businesses
are using automation technology for disinfecting rooms and public spaces.
Many startups such as UVD Robots, SmartGuardUV, Xenex LightStrike Robot, Blue Ocean 
Robots, etc across the world have joined forces to automate the sanitization processes and 
address the growing demand for disinfectant robots.
How does UV Disinfection Robots Work?
These mobile robots operate autonomously  with inbuilt  ultraviolet (UV) lights that disinfect
rooms and surfaces. With motion sensors, the system differentiates humans from other visible
objects to avoid damage to human health.  The robot  effectively  pulses  high-energy  broad-
spectrum UV light which is lethal to microorganisms by destroying their DNA structure.
With a very high wavelength of around 222- or 254-nanometers, the robot kills bacteria and
viruses like COVID-19 in hospitals and public places, such as café and restaurants, office spaces,
schools, airports, etc.  UV Disinfection Robot is designed to assist the healthcare workers and
other  sanitization  staff  on  a  daily  basis  while  eliminating  human  error.
UV Robot Working Process:
1. A UV disinfection robot enters the room, scans the environment using LIDARS, and creates a
digital map.
2. A UV Robot disinfects the room with the lamp that lifts from the top of the robot. This sends
a pulsating light which disinfects all surfaces the light touches. 
3. A UV Robot notifies when completes disinfection. It takes around 10-15 minutes to disinfect
a hospital room.
4. A UV Robot operates only when people are not around. If someone is around, it shuts down 
the UV lights by using its sensors.
UV Disinfection Robot Applications:
1. Hospitals
In times of the coronavirus pandemic, properly disinfecting patient rooms and hospital surfaces
can be a challenging and time-consuming task. To increase patient safety and minimize the risk
for the staff, these robots are used to fight infections and kill 99.99 percent of germs.
2. Pharma Industry
Non-chemical  and  auto  germicidal  disinfection  robots  are  really  important  for  ensuring
cleanliness and purification especially in the cleanrooms (CEA) of the pharma production area.
3. Office Buildings
These UV robots protect employees and businesses from infection. The outbreak control  is
important, as increasing infections globally can cause sick leaves and hence these outbreaks to
create a massive financial burden. 
4. Hospitality, Airports & Transports
These UV robots  can disinfect larger areas  such as  hotels,  airports  cruise,  ships,  and other
transport stations. The automatic disinfection solution keeps the staff, guests, customers, and
travelers safe by having a clean environment during the passage.
5. Schools and Institutions
The UV robots protect the children, adults, and teachers at institutions from getting infected
and infecting each other. UVdisinfection creates a healthy and safe environment.
To overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic, many companies and institutions have
realized that automated processes and innovative robotics technology such as UV disinfection
can help them relieve the burden while improving the health and safety of employees.