Uses UV-C light to disinfect spaces
Founded in 2016 by Blue Ocean Robotics with the objective of global commercializing robotic based UV Disinfection solutions.
Practical Applications
How does UV-C light disinfecting work?
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method using UV-C light to destroy bacteria’s DNA structure leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions.
The microorganisms lose their reproductive capability leaving them inactive and no longer able to spread and infect.
Does UV-C light kill germs in the air?
Yes the light is effective against stationary as well as airborne microorganisms.
Is it safe to operate around humans?
No UV-C light is not safe to operate around humans. While in operation, the room being disinfected needs to be empty and monitored to ensure no one enters. However, UV-C light is not able to penetrate through glass. Viewing a disinfection through glass will not cause any harm to the viewer.
Does UV-C light affect electronics?
No UV-C will not affect any electronics.
Can it work with elevators to access multiple floors?
It is possible to interface the mir robot with elevators using a device called rocon lift panel. Giving it the ability to call elevators to access multiple floors.
The UVD Robot is used as part of the regular cleaning cycle, and aims at preventing and reducing the spread of infectious diseases, vira, bacteria, and other types of harmful organic microorganisms in the environment by breaking down their DNA-structure.
The robot is safe, reliable and eliminates human error. Furthermore, it is user friendly and is designed to be operated by every-day cleaning staff.
- Able to kill up to 99.9999% of harmful microorganisms.
- Dimensions: Length: 93cm Width: 66cm Heighth: 171cm
- 360° degree disinfection coverage
- Battery charging time: 3 hours
- Software and sensor based safety features. Equipped with emergency stop button.
- Travels up to 5.4 km/h
- 4 hours of UV-C light operation per charge
- Mobile platform: up to 8 hours
- Connectivity: WiFi based (Wireless) and with native app.
- UV-Wavelength: 254NM (UV-C light)
- Total weight: 140kg
Effectiveness Against COVID-19
Boston University did testing with the lights used in the UVD robot and confirmed inactivation levels of 99.99% against COVID-19. Check out that study here.
How fully autonomous UVD Robots achieve their disinfecting mission
Physics of UV Disinfection
The fully autonomous UVD Robot, by positioning the UV-C light source when and where it’s needed, will disinfect an area with a time and energy efficiency not otherwise possible. UV-C is most effective in neutralizing microorganisms when it is one meter away from its target area. When the light source is farther away from its target, the intensity and effectiveness of the light decreases in accordance with the inverse square law.
Automation Leads to Faster Disinfection
Stationary UV disinfection devices rely heavily on UV light reflecting off other objects to reach indirect surfaces. Considering the inverse square law discussed above, the resulting exposure intensity is a mere fraction of that delivered to direct surfaces. This disparity necessitates overexposing direct surfaces for a prolonged period in order to adequately exposure indirect surfaces. Alternatively, to perform multiple manually positioned disinfecting cycles, the UV-C source must consequently be power cycled and multiple warm up periods.
Practical Applications
Studies show that the greatest time and energy efficiency, as well as overall effectiveness, is achieved with a fully autonomous solution. UVD Robots are that solution.
