{"id":21408,"date":"2020-05-20T23:46:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T21:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=21408"},"modified":"2020-05-20T23:46:18","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T21:46:18","slug":"self-propelled-robot-helps-in-the-fight-against-coronavirus-at-semmelweis-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2020\/05\/self-propelled-robot-helps-in-the-fight-against-coronavirus-at-semmelweis-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-propelled robot helps in the fight against coronavirus at Semmelweis University"},"content":{"rendered":"

The autonomous robot that has recently been installed at Semmelweis University is able to destroy the coronavirus while disinfecting its surroundings by emitting UVC light. The robot continuously disinfects the examination rooms and other areas of the university\u2019s Department of Medical Imaging.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The autonomous robot procured from Denmark started to \u2018work\u2019 at Semmelweis University\u2019s Department of Medical Imaging a few days ago. The device created based on the results of cutting edge developments, is one of the most efficient means of disinfection and the first such equipment in Central Europe. The robot using UVC light is able to inactivate any microorganism so far identified, all bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen of COVID-19, in seconds.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Due to its self-propelled characteristics, it has a high degree of mobility and automatic operation mode. After \u2018training\u2019, it cruises along the area to be disinfected avoiding obstacles in its path and thus is able to quickly and efficiently disinfect the Department\u2019s corridors and its CT and X-ray units. The technology is environmentally friendly and can easily be integrated into the daily cleaning routine by its ability to inactivate pathogens. No human presence is required during its use so it can be sent into the so-called red zone as well, the most dangerous area for infection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe robot continuously disinfects the areas and examination rooms of the Department of Medical Imaging and is also involved in the disinfection of the whole Outer Clinical Block. The coronavirus remains viable for a relatively long period on several surfaces and it can cause infection through the air that is why it is important that the robot ceaselessly disinfect our surroundings. The procurement of the robot was made possible by the generous support of the Semmelweis University Foundation<\/a> and the 77 Elektronika Kft.\u201d, said Dr. P\u00e1l Maurovich-Horvat P\u00e1l, director of the Department. Almost half of the robot\u2019s price, which is nearly 30 million forints, was paid by the Hungarian hi-tech company and the other part was financed by the foundation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud that in addition to providing a seamless and continuous supply of blood glucose metres and test strips to the Hungarian population relying on our own production capacity, we were also able to help in other important areas of health care. It is a pleasure for us that this high-tech robot was installed at Semmelweis University.\u201d, said S\u00e1ndor Zettwitz, managing director of 77 Elektronika Kft.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Hungarian distributor of the Danish UVD Robots ApS we are pleased that we delivered the first self-propelled disinfection robot in Hungary to Semmelweis University. We hope that we could contribute to the prevention of the coronavirus in Hungary and at the Department as well.\u201d, said Zolt\u00e1n Horv\u00e1th, managing director of Eur\u00f3pai Tud\u00e1sk\u00f6zpont Kft., the Hungarian distributor of the robot.<\/p>\n

Photo: Bettina G\u00e1l, B\u00e1lint Major\u2013 Semmelweis University
\nTranslation: \u00c1gnes Raubinek<\/p>\n

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