Application of Robotics UV-light Device In Averting The Spread of Coronavirus.
Abstract This research focused on robotic ultraviolet light (RUV light) for sanitizing the environment due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic devastating the whole world. The prototype Robotics UV-light device was proposed in this research to relieve mankind of sanitization of the ecosystem since SARS-CoV-II is highly infectious. The robotic Ultra-violet system was developed using perception subsystems as well as cognition subsystems, all linked together to perform the needed functions. Nine perceptions recognition subsystems were deployed with a remote controller for the driving as well as monitoring of the system for optimum performance while in operation. The Robotics was built with four lamps of ultra-violet lights such that while in operation, the targeted environment gets sanitized at the same time. An extra lamp was attached at the top end of the robotic device which is used to fumigate the upper part of the wards where the other lights could not reach. One of the inbuilt perception subsystems collects information on the extent of sanitization and then via the cognition subsystem shuts down the system automatically. If by chance a novice approaches the ward(s) where the robotic system is working, another perception subsystem will perceive human presences and through the cognitive device raises a mimic human tone programmed, “this place is not safe now, quickly shift". If within ten nano-seconds and the novice still resist the warning, then the machine shutdown automatically. The performance of this electromagnetic light has an efficiency of 99.99 percent over both bacteria and viruses including Covid-19.