Autonomous mobile UV robots and smart UVC disinfection air and surface – those devices that use UV-C germicidal lamps – are in high demand and widely used in the fight against the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus (which causes COVID-19). Surface and air UVC disinfection robots have become a part of our everyday lives, even in Romania, after research shown that UV-C wavelength radiation is very efficient in fast eradicating hazardous germs from surfaces, water, and air. This includes design and manufacture!
Robots are the future
UV sterilization equipment has been used for decades. It is found in air treatment systems, water treatment stations, and many other places where UV lamps are installed for surface or food disinfection. However, seeing a UV-C robot roaming the halls of public spaces may seem like a scene from a movie, and if it also talks, you may wonder what it would be like to work with robots in the near future, which, by the way, don’t need vacations, coffee breaks, or too much socializing.
Wolf BOT is designed and manufactured in Romania, already in use in medical spaces. It is a mobile robot with autonomous navigation that has the most powerful battery installed on a similar system, with simplified control for the operator through a mobile application. The system can operate in a simplified mode for simple situations, but can also be extended and integrated with advanced HIS (Integrated Hospital Information System) and BMS (Building Management System) systems.
Due to technological advances and studies validating the effectiveness of UV lamps in destroying the SARS-CoV-2 virus, UV robots and smart equipment with UV light have gained popularity, being increasingly used for surface disinfection in many different environments.
Autonomous robots with UV-C germicidal lamps, installed to emit radiation in all directions, provide an efficient tool for eliminating viruses and bacteria that may have been missed by manual cleaning procedures. Smart equipment operates without the need for human presence and can use sensors to detect movement and stop if there are people nearby. Robots can navigate through rooms or hallways and find their way back, and all of this without requiring additional expenses on employee salaries or asking for a lunch break or extended vacation!
UV-C robots, a common presence in more and more environments
UV-C robots are becoming a common presence in many work environments, as people and companies around the world understand the importance of proactive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and fight pathogens. Hospitals and medical facilities have been the main driver in promoting UV-C robots, and now many other industries and environments are beginning to use the same technology, which has many benefits to protect their staff and the public.
Smart disinfection systems and UV robots contribute to protecting people with effective sterilization in many industries and environments, such as:
- Medical facilities, hospitals
- Schools, kindergartens, libraries, and university campuses
- Auditoriums, fitness and wellness centers
- Stores and shopping centers, beauty salons
- Office buildings and conference rooms, lobbies, restrooms, elevators
- Spaces in the tourism industry, hotels, restaurants, kitchens
- Public transportation systems, buses, trains and train stations, airplanes and airports
UV-C robots in hospitals and medical facilities
It is known that hospitals are an important source of infections, and medical staff and administrators are focused on preventing nosocomial infections through meticulous sterilization procedures. Disinfecting hospital rooms where patients have had a serious illness such as COVID-19 or any type of superbug, such as antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, is essential to protect all patients and hospital staff.
CoBOT Ultra, the world’s most powerful UV-C robot, which is already functional in medical spaces in Romania, is designed and manufactured by the Romanian producer Wolf-e ROBOTICS and ensures disinfection up to 99.9999% of surfaces and air in the shortest time. It disinfects without harmful chemicals, ensures compliance and traceability of each disinfection cycle, has a durable stainless steel construction with ergonomic elements.
The excellent sterilization provided by UV-C germicidal lights installed on disinfection robots helps to safeguard individuals. Robots with UV lights that are programmed to enter hospital rooms following manual cleaning operations greatly increase the efficacy of disinfection rates. Water, air, and surfaces may be effectively disinfected utilizing smart UV equipment.
Manual cleaning and disinfection are services with variable quality, as effectiveness depends largely on the personnel performing them and their motivation, and evaluating their activity requires direct observation on site. Despite recommendations for best practices, manual cleaning in medical facilities relies on local protocols, training, understanding, renewal, and fluctuation of cleaning staff, as well as control and inspection of their performance. In addition to killing microorganisms on surfaces, disinfection robots offer advantages by automatically recording the parameters of the disinfection process, thereby guaranteeing quality assurance. Therefore, automatic disinfection allows for the validation of the disinfection process with 100% reproducible and documented disinfection results.
UV-C robots in schools, kindergartens and campuses
Robots for surface disinfection represent one of the most efficient and safe options when it comes to educational institutions – schools, kindergartens, nurseries, universities, libraries, or campuses.
Firstly, these systems are extremely efficient and can quickly destroy viruses and bacteria that hide on high-contact surfaces in schools, such as desks, door handles, lockers, and benches. Moreover, UV-C robots operate continuously, without requiring recalibration breaks, making them highly efficient and capable of disinfecting dozens of rooms per day. Additionally, as it is an environment frequented by children, it is essential that the destruction of harmful pathogens occurs without using aggressive chemicals, eliminating costly interruption times associated with replacing disinfectants or cleaning agents.
UV-C robots in workplaces, commercial and transportation systems
Think about the number of work hours required to spray and wipe down objects in an office building, workspace, or store with disinfectant! How much would disinfectant solutions cost to ensure a pathogen-free environment? And how many employees would be needed for disinfection? What amount of plastic and paper waste from products used in traditional disinfection methods will need to be recycled? Overall, consider the impact, cost perspective, and amount of work required by traditional disinfection methods!
It is extremely clear that, in terms of cost-effectiveness, the UV-C robot solution is far superior. Automated disinfection will work without personnel and in a standardized way, without the need for a permanent human presence at the disinfection site. In addition, the exposure of workers to aggressive substances used during the disinfection process can be avoided. With the robot, platform, and Wi-Fi, you already know for sure that this integrated system implemented in areas of interest will provide 100% traceability and 99.99% disinfection.
Finally, in environments with significant foot traffic, such as transportation systems, the fact that the UV light used by the disinfection robot leaves no residue certifies the device as an environmentally friendly disinfection method.
Made in Romania UV-C Robots
We are all becoming more aware of the need for cleanliness and disinfection of spaces and objects that are frequently used or visited by a large number of people, especially in spaces where high-risk groups are present. Disinfecting the air and surfaces requires a well-designed process with a certain periodicity and the simultaneous use of multiple biocidal systems: mechanical, chemical, and radiation. Using a robot to perform this task is perfectly logical as it ensures an efficient disinfection process while also ensuring the safety of people and preventing accidental exposure to UV-C wavelengths.
Considering the recent pandemic, implementing a cleaning and sanitization program is important to keep your workspace safe and clean, while also providing safety to both customers, patients, and staff. With a UV-C robot that operates regularly, including at night, employees and customers will know that your business is taking steps to provide a safer environment.
WOLF-e ROBOTICS is the first Romanian manufacturer of UV-C radiation disinfection devices, developing and commercializing intelligent equipment and autonomous UV robots for disinfection activities in the medical, commercial, and office sectors, as well as other devices – generally robotic – related to the medical and transportation sectors. We provide customers with a UV-C system created and manufactured in Romania – autonomous robots with the greatest UVC power, equipped with the most powerful batteries, and capable of autonomous navigation and real-time mapping of environments. Our system gives the management total control via a complicated PC platform and simpler control via a mobile application to the operator. We also provide a centralized management system for disinfection operations, as well as complete traceability of all activities.
We are here for any questions about Wolfe-e Robotics systems and UVC light!
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We are Wolf-e Robotics, and every day we work to support our mission of disinfecting the air and surfaces in the places where we work, learn, and spend our time. Through disinfection with intelligent UVC light equipment and mobile robots, we provide the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of inactivating microorganisms on surfaces and in the air. With applicability in the medical, commercial, transportation, education, and corporate sectors.
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