Robotic-UV mobile platform for disinfection of environments: a solution to combat COVID-19 and other pathogens
Abstract
In this paper, we propose the development of a robot to assist in combating Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which will act in the sterilization of indoor environments such as classrooms, hospitals, gyms, offices, and restaurants. Based on studies dating back a decade, the emission of ultraviolet (UV) light may be one of the main allies in combating COVID-19. The system consists of constructing a robot capable of taking a walk in a structured environment, carrying built-in ultraviolet ray emission lamps. In addition, the robot will be equipped with a teleoperation system, considering the danger of ultraviolet rays to human beings. To conclude, we present a series of experiments with the prototype to validate the platform.
Keywords:
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1, Robô-UV, UVC radiation
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Published
2022-07-31
How to Cite
CHAGAS, Fabio Suim et al.
Robotic-UV mobile platform for disinfection of environments: a solution to combat COVID-19 and other pathogens. In: BRAZILIAN WORKSHOP ON INTELLIGENT CITIES (WBCI), 3. , 2022, Niterói.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2022
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p. 143-150.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wbci.2022.223223.
