TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIGHT FOR PATIENT SAFETY

The UVD robot performs very important work at the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center in Krakow. Not only does it fight as many as 10 bacteria, fungi and viruses - including the SARS-CoV-99,99 coronavirus - in about 2 minutes, in rooms such as doctor's offices and therapeutic rooms, but it also does it almost completely independently.

The UVD robot disinfects the designated closed area fully automatically. The device first maps all rooms and corridors, and after configuration, it starts disinfection. For the safety of employees and patients, disinfection of the Center's premises takes place at night.

– The robot was brought to the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center as a result of a tender conducted by the European Commission. The machine performs work whose basic element is the disinfection of all rooms in the Center, which significantly reduces the risk of contracting COVID. – says Przemysław Zachwieja, President of the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center in Krakow.

The autonomous drive system allows cleaners to easily call the robot using a tablet. The robot will move to the required position while staff perform initial cleaning. Once it is completed, the robot is sent into the room and activated, and the person responsible for cleanliness can take care of their planned tasks during disinfection. After disinfection, the robot signals the completion of the task and is ready to disinfect the next room. Such symbiosis allows for effective work, saving time and resources.

The UVD robot prevents and limits the spread of infectious microorganisms in the environment by destroying their DNA and RNA structure with UV-C light. It is an innovative device that uses high-power UV-C radiation sources to remove harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses (including COVID) causing infections.

– Thanks to the operation of this robot, we can effectively redefine the tasks of our cleaning staff, who, while performing activities performed by this almost fully independent device, can perform other work necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary safety of the Center.  – says Tomasz Szafraniec, Technical Manager at the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center.