PROJECT TOPICHealthcare, Assistive & Bio-Mechatronics
UV-C Decontamination Autonomous Vehicle
An automated disinfection robotics concept examining optical UV-C ray coverage calculation, room surface shadow mitigation, and redundant PIR motion sensors to deactivate lamps instantly when humans enter.
Autonomous Surface Decontamination Safety
- ✓Calculates cumulative UV-C radiative dosage based on distance and exposure time.
- ✓Features redundant passive infrared (PIR) sensors to shut down lamps if humans enter.
- ✓Navigates autonomous paths around hospital beds, chairs, and medical carts.
The Engineering Challenge
Problem / Objective
Manual chemical room wipe-downs miss hidden shadowed crevices and expose cleaning personnel to harsh chemical fumes.
Conceptual Signal Flow
System Concept
LiDAR Room Mapping → UV-C Dosimetry Calculation → Autonomous Traverse → Human PIR Interlock.
Architecture Modules
1Omnidirectional Mobile Rover Base
2Vertical UV-C Germicidal Lamp Cluster
3360-Degree PIR Human Safety Interlock
4SLAM Navigation & Dosimetry Mapping Module
Hardware Categories
254nm UV-C TubesPIR Motion Sensors2D LiDARHigh-Capacity LiFePO4 Battery
Technologies & Software
Germicidal UV-CMobile RoboticsSafety InterlocksDosimetry CalculationROS 2 Nav2 NavigationUV-C Dosimetry Calculator
Engineering Considerations & Edge Cases
- Rapid UV-C degradation of standard plastic rover body shells
- Zero-tolerance human safety interlock reliability
Applications
Hospital ward overnight disinfection
Cleanroom sanitization
Public transit cabin cleaning
Engineering Inquiry & Collaboration
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