Traditional disinfection procedures can cause pathogens to become resistant to the chemicals used over time, increasing the risk of, for example, hospital-acquired infections. UV-C radiation causes critical damage to the genetic material of micro-organisms such as bacteria, which prevents them from multiplying and surviving. According to our current knowledge, resistance to UV-C radiation does not develop, which is a significant advantage of the procedure compared to traditional chemicals.
Artificial intelligence and advanced obstacle detection systems also play an important role in the operation of our in-house developed UV-C disinfection robot.
By autonomously moving the UV-C emitter on the robot, it irradiates the area from multiple points rather than one, reducing the number of surfaces covered (and thus eliminating disinfection). To move autonomously, the equipment follows a pre-defined path on a pre-recorded map of the room.
It avoids obstacles not shown on the initial map by using an artificial intelligence algorithm based partly on visual information. It calculates the dose, i.e. the radiation level, from the 3D model recorded during the decontamination process and provides feedback to the operator and the professionals involved. This allows the disinfection quality to be checked and determine if any additional manual disinfection is required.
B+N Referencia Zrt. also participated in the foundation of the Hungarian UV-C Association, a common platform established by manufacturers and service providers using UV-C radiation.
The Association provides a framework for mutual information, professional training, the localisation of international experience and the creation of an environment that supports the spread of UV-C disinfection technology. In response to the growing demand, the National Centre for Public Health, in cooperation with professional representatives, has started to develop a procedure for the certification of UV-C disinfection equipment, to which the R&D team of B+N Referencia Zrt., Lab/Da Innovations, has also delegated professional members.
