IoT based Smart Autonomous Robot for disinfection applications
During the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been found that remote disinfection in hospitals and nursing homes is very important for the staff. In this project disinfection of bacteria and viruses is carried out using an Ultra-violet (UV) light. It has been mounted on the robot. This robot is controlled re
2025-06-28 16:28:15 - Adil Khan
IoT based Smart Autonomous Robot for disinfection applications
Project Area of Specialization Internet of ThingsProject SummaryDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been found that remote disinfection in hospitals and nursing homes is very important for the staff. In this project disinfection of bacteria and viruses is carried out using an Ultra-violet (UV) light. It has been mounted on the robot. This robot is controlled remotely using a mobile application. The block diagram is shown below,
The idea of a self-contained appliance or system for hospital cleaning and disinfection is gaining traction. Even if just used for disinfection, such technologies generate debate over their additional value.
A robot that can do tasks and traverse through space and time on its own. The most extensively used method involves using ultraviolet (UV)-C light to disinfect surfaces. All UV-disinfection systems are non-touch, offering disinfection by high-intensity irradiation that kills germs without removing dirt or biological material that contains bacteria and viruses. This Robot has UV-C rays which emits ultraviolet light with a high intensity that destroys germs and viruses in the air and on surfaces.
The Robot has been given the ability to navigate independently and to come to a halt when it detects the presence of a human. A focused light source that shuts down automatically when motion is sensed nearby would be a valuable feature.
A robot emitting ultraviolet light (UVC) with the ability to disinfect hospitals and get rid of the Covid-19 virus. Being able to clean healthcare facilities thoroughly and quickly is hugely demanding as coronavirus cases escalate.
Project Objectives- The Robot will disinfect bacteria and viruses using ultraviolet (UV-C) radiation.
- All UV-C disinfection systems can be operated remotely. It consists of high-intensity radiation that kills germs.
- Avoid human interaction in cleaning infected areas.
- The Robot will be fully automated and will also be controlled manually through mobile app.
Project Implementation Method is divided into three sections
1. Hardware parts include the design, sensors integration, camera connectivity, rods interfacing, etc
2. Software part include the programming of the microcontroller and also the mobile application
3. Communication phase is responsible for the communication of hardware with a mobile app, sending video to the mobile app and getting commands from the mobile app through a communication protocol.
Core benefits of this project are
- Minimum human interaction in the cleaning of germs area
- It will be Cost-efficient
- It will have a user-friendly interface
- It will be fully automatic and can be manually controlled by the user
- More positive result in terms of germs cleanliness
Deliverables of this project are
- A Device including UV-(c) rods and battery inside
- A Mobile application for operating this device
| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 80000 | |||
| frame | Equipment | 1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| tyre | Equipment | 4 | 800 | 3200 |
| esp32 | Equipment | 1 | 1200 | 1200 |
| esp camera | Equipment | 1 | 400 | 400 |
| battery | Equipment | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Raspberry pi 4 Model B 2GB | Equipment | 1 | 24000 | 24000 |
| Raspberry Pi cam | Equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| wires | Equipment | 1 | 300 | 300 |
| Acrylic Sheet | Equipment | 1 | 600 | 600 |
| PIR sensor | Equipment | 2 | 150 | 300 |
| MPU - 6050 | Equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| IR sensor | Equipment | 2 | 200 | 400 |
| motors | Equipment | 4 | 550 | 2200 |
| motor driver | Equipment | 1 | 400 | 400 |
| buck convertor | Equipment | 1 | 450 | 450 |
| 4 channel relay | Equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| UV-(c) rod | Equipment | 5 | 3050 | 15250 |
| general equipment (zip tie, tapes soldering equipment) | Equipment | 10 | 20 | 200 |
| Wifi Modules | Equipment | 2 | 3000 | 6000 |
| Bluetooth Module | Equipment | 2 | 800 | 1600 |
| Shipment + travelling + stationary | Miscellaneous | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |