World Economic Journal Issue 43 September 2024 | Page 51

UV-C sterilisation robot

Supplier
Akin Robotics Konya , Türkiye akinrobotics . com
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SDGs
• Good Health and Well-Being
Problem
Health risks in public places
Solution
The UV-C sterilisation robots offer reliable and precise disinfection in enclosed spaces prone to infection , effectively combating viruses and bacteria . This solution is ideal for hospital wards and corridors , operating rooms , canteens , food processing facilities , gyms , playgrounds , and various other industries requiring stringent sterilisation .
Equipped with a voice notification system , the robot provides audible alerts before and after the sterilisation process or when it detects a moving object . The Lidar system enables the robot to identify and display surrounding objects . A screen displays information about the battery level , lamp life , and operational status , while indicator lights signal the robot ' s activity .
Features
• UV wavelength of 254 nm
• 8 fluorescent lamps
• 360-degree impact area

Sidewalk cleaning robot PIXEL

Supplier
Avtonomika Moscow , Russia avtonomika . msk . ru
SDGs
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
Problem
City pollution
Solution
Pixel is an autonomous robot developed at Moscow ' s Lomonosov Scientific and Technological Cluster to assist with the cleaning of long sidewalks and paths . Equipped with permanent all-wheel drive , Pixel can be fitted with interchangeable attachments for sweeping , washing , or snow removal . Its battery enables up to 16 hours of continuous operation . As an electric vehicle , Pixel is environmentally friendly and operates quietly , allowing for nighttime cleaning .
Capable of reaching speeds of 10 km / h , Pixel functions similarly to a robotic vacuum cleaner . It receives cleaning routes from a central control system and returns to its base upon completion . Advanced safety features , including machine vision , lidar , radar , and multiple cameras , ensure safe operation around pedestrians and animals . Pixel can detect and navigate around obstacles such as people , parked cars , strollers , and scooters , pausing when necessary and resuming cleaning once the obstruction is cleared .
Features
• More than 20,000 sq . m . cleaned daily
• 70 % of manual cleaning automatised
• 16 hours of autonomous work
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