Germany tests SARS-CoV-2 virus cleaning robot at airport
The robot can sweep and clean floor surfaces, neutralizing viruses using ozonated water, which is a natural disinfectant that is highly effective in fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19.
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| Manni autonomous robot. Source: Globalrailwayreview |
Germany's national railway company Deutsche Banhn (DB) is testing cleaning robots at Frankfurt Central Station that can wipe out even the viruses that cause Covid-19.
The autonomous robot, named Manni, was created by Berlin-based startup Spring Mobility. It can sweep and clean floor surfaces, neutralizing viruses using ozonated water, a natural disinfectant that is highly effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19.
According to Mr. Leif Niklas Wulf, manager of Frankfurt Central Station, the testing of smart robots is helping to support and reduce the workload of the station's cleaning staff, because each day the robot can clean and disinfect about 12,000 m2floor surface
In terms of operating mechanism, the Manni robot operates independently with the help of two laser eyes, 10 ultrasonic sensors, 5 cameras and 2 GPS positioning antennas.
The technology used for robots is as complex as a self-driving car, allowing robots to quickly recognize obstacles during the cleaning process and have smart operating options depending on the ventilation of the environment.
During the testing period from now until the end of April, the robot will be closely followed by a DB supervisor to later evaluate and decide whether to continue using it or not.
The robot was named after a DB employee after Manni, one of four shortlisted names, received 500 votes from around 800 employees.
