Robots can make an important, life-saving contribution to combating the coronavirus (Covid-19). The robotics companies AstiMobile Robotics and InSystems Automation have developed an autonomous disinfection robot together with Boos Technical Lithing.

The vehicle, called ZenZoe, has a special light column that emits ultraviolet light (UV-C light). The UV-C lamp is mounted on the lifting device of our autonomously navigating transport robot and can therefore be moved to the best height for optimum treatment. The high concentrated light intensity of the UV lamp ensures continuous disinfection of germs in a single pass. This means that surfaces and objects do not have to be disinfected several times, which significantly reduces the disinfection time of a room. By using cloud-based software, the effectiveness can be tracked and documented in real time.

The effectiveness of ZenZoe has been verified by international research institutions such as the NBQ laboratory of INTA (National Institute of Aerospace Technology) in collaboration with the UME (Military Emergency Unit) after being tested to reduce the viral load on various surfaces. The use of this system is not limited to hospitals or healthcare facilities, but can also be used in offices, hotels, schools, shopping centers, sports facilities and airports.

The light intensity of the UV lamp ensures continuous disinfection of germs in a single pass.

Ultraviolet radiation is invisible to the human eye and its light spectrum lies between 280-100 nanometers. The robot emits concentrated UV-C light during the journey, which can effectively remove up to 99.99 percent of all airborne viruses and bacteria on the surfaces of a room. Unlike chemicals or ozone, for example, ultraviolet radiation is not only an environmentally friendly solution, it is also non-toxic. This means that no waiting times are required before the disinfected facility can be re-entered.

The ZenZoe product family consists of the robot version (ZenZoe Robot) and is complemented by three cost-effective manual models (ZenZoe Easy, Pro, Plus). The name chosen for the product range, ZenZoe Robot, is a tribute to healthcare workers and honors their fight against disease. The abbreviation "Zen" goes back to the name of the Spanish nurse Isabel Zendal, who eradicated smallpox. "Zoe" stands for Zoe Rosinach Pedrol, the first female pharmacist in Spain.

The robot platform is the ProAnt 436 developed in Berlin-Adlershof, which has already proven itself in many industrial applications and can interact safely with humans. The robot is equipped with a fast-charging battery that enables 24-hour operation. There is also a cloud-based traceability function that records the results of the disinfection cycle in real time. Intelligent applications are also provided to improve use and disinfection efficiency. as