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Keenon rolls out disinfection robot to hospitals in China and beyond

By Eugene Demaitre | May 1, 2020


The global demand for robots to disinfect hospital wards, aircraft, food-processing facilities, and public spaces far outstrips the supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keenon Robotics Co., one of the largest service robot providers in China, has joined the market with its new disinfection robot.

Keenon already makes robots to guide customers, display advertising, and deliver items in hotels, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. Late last year, the Shanghai-based company began rolling out its Peanut mobile robots worldwide. It responded quickly to the novel coronavirus crisis, donating hundreds within China and more than 50 overseas.

“While people are wearing masks, we’re starting to get back to normal,” said Simi Wang, director of global sales at Keenon. “We released the disinfection robot three months ago here in China, and it’s being used in a number of hospitals so far.”

Keenon disinfection robot has three modes

Like Peanut, Keenon’s disinfection robot uses lidar, machine vision, and multi-sensor fusion to autonomously navigate. It can also work with elevators, follow route maps, and collect and share data on what it has done and where.

The robot disinfects with four short-wave UV-C lamps and a liquid sprayer. “It can spray in a 5 m [15 ft.] radius and disinfect a room in 15 minutes,” Wang told The Robot Report. “Studies have proven that it is effective against 99.9% of bacteria.”

“It has three modes,” she explained. “In the first, the user can chose between the UV and the chemical spray or turn them both on.” People should avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which is why robots can be helpful for destroying pathogens.

“In the second feature, the robot can choose to navigate on a certain route,” added Wang. “It can remember multiple routes.”

“In the third mode, the robot can operate following the selection of a room for navigation,” she said. “It can disinfect up to four rooms in one mission. This self-navigating mode can be done in a loop and is ideal for most hospitals.”

Keenon’s disinfection robot can also return to a charging unit on its own. “Not a lot of robots on the market have this feature,” said Wang. “Our robot can run for eight hours — or five to six hours if you turn on everything. Some clients have said Keenon’s robots have a longer battery life than other robots.”

Keenon disinfection robot

Source: Keenon Robotics

More robots arriving to serve global market

“Keenon’s disinfection robot is available now, and we have been producing and selling a lot of them,” said Wang. “We’ve received lots of orders from Western markets, but the lead time is a bit longer — four weeks.” The new robot has EC certification, and contact Wang for more information.

Several disinfection robots have emerged in response to COVID-19. Along with supply chain and delivery robots, they will help the mobile robotics market grow to $23 billion by 2021, predicts ABI Research.

Each system takes a slightly different approach. For instance, the award-winning UVD Robot made by the Blue Ocean Robotics subsidiary of the same name relies purely on UV-C, has had clinical tests, and has found global demand.

San Antonio, Texas-based Xenex Disinfection Services yesterday announced that its LightStrike disinfection robot has been proven by the Texas Biomedical Research Institute to eliminate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in two minutes.

Lithuania-based Rubedos, Memphis-based Tru-D SmartUVC, Slovakia-based Photoneo, Los Angeles-based Dimer UVC Innovations, Singapore-based Digital Safety, and Siemens China are among the companies that have been working on disinfection robots, many with future pandemics in mind. Digital Aerolus is even offering a UVC-flashing aerial drone.

In addition, universities such as Nanyang Technical University in Singapore, the University of Southern California, and Trinity College in Dublin have rapidly developed UV and other disinfection robots, but these are further from commercialization and mass production. Healthcare organizations should carefully evaluate the efficacy of such systems.

About The Author

Eugene Demaitre

Eugene Demaitre was senior editor of The Robot Report from 2019-2020. Prior to working at WTWH Media, he was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, and Robotics Business Review. Demaitre has participated in robotics webcasts and conferences worldwide. He has a master's from the George Washington University and lives in the Boston area.

Comments

  1. Eden says

    May 21, 2020 at 2:29 am

    Good Afternoon! I would like to follow up the inquiry of our CEO Neel Antony to your product. He send a message yesterday. He also give his personal email. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 2:39 am

      Hi Eden, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are also a manufacturer of sterilization robots. Would you please contact us for more information of our sterilization robot. My email: [email protected]

      Reply
      • Argenis Salazar says

        March 31, 2021 at 11:52 pm

        Hello, what is the price?

        Reply
  2. Amr Qumsan says

    May 22, 2020 at 4:03 am

    I need more technical specifications to be your distributer in Qatar.

    Reply
    • Simi Wang says

      June 19, 2020 at 6:06 am

      Dear Amr, this is Simi from Keenon.
      Please kindly msg me on Linkedin. Thanks a lot.
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-wang/

      Reply
    • Simi Wang says

      June 19, 2020 at 6:09 am

      Hi Amr, this is Simi, sales director of Keenon Robotics.
      Please kindly msg me on Linkedin. Thanks a lot.
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-wang/

      Reply
  3. Rashidur rahman says

    May 23, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Hi, I want to buy this item, please contract with me, Urgently.

    Reply
    • Simi Wang says

      June 19, 2020 at 6:07 am

      Hi Rashidur, this is Simi, sales director of Keenon Robotics.
      Please kindly msg me on Linkedin. Thanks a lot.
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-wang/

      Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:30 am

      Hi, this is Susan, manufacturer of sterilization robot, please contact me by wechat: AI-Robots20
      or https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E4%B8%9C-%E8%B5%B5-52b2aa119/

      Reply
  4. Celia Angulo Belloc says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Hello,
    We would like to distribute this Desinfection Robot in Spain. Could you please contact me.
    Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:03 am

      Hello Celia, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]

      Reply
    • Amin says

      July 1, 2020 at 4:43 am

      Hello Celia!
      We manufacture spray disinfection robot

      Reply
  5. Yuri says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Please contact me, my company has interested on distribution in south america. Regards,

    Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:04 am

      Hi Yuri, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]

      Reply
  6. Rohit says

    June 12, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    What are prices for shipping to india

    Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:04 am

      Hi Rohit, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]

      Reply
  7. Alma melissa Marin zepeda says

    June 12, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Please i need more info!

    Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:04 am

      Hi Alma, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]

      Reply
  8. Jake Pascua says

    June 13, 2020 at 3:30 am

    Hi,

    we would like to ask for a quotation for 4 units of this robot.
    Thanks.

    Please mention the following details below as well on your quotation form.

    Payment terms.
    Bank Details
    Production time
    Delivery ETD & ETA ( Doha, Qatar)
    Certifications
    Catalogue and technical details
    Cost of Branding.
    Spare parts (if needed)
    Repair Kits (if needed)
    Installation and Commissioning
    Warranty
    After Sales Service
    Whatsapp / We chat / Viber (Contact Number for Direct Query)

    Reply
    • Simi Wang says

      June 19, 2020 at 6:14 am

      Dear Jake,
      May you kindly provide your wechat/whatsapp contact or msg me on Linkedin?
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-wang/

      I will discuss further details with you and share our robot demos.

      Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:09 am

      Hi Jake, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]
      My Whatsapp / wechat and phone number: +86 13421340682

      Reply
    • Li says

      October 13, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      I am the sales manager of the Keenon. I could send you more details for that. Here is my email: [email protected] WhatsApp account:+8615952915630

      Reply
  9. S.Moussly(Mr) says

    June 21, 2020 at 8:35 am

    Hi
    I am interested in your disinfection robot for the UAE market
    please do provide more technical, application information and prices.
    I also wish to know if this robot suitable for disinfecting large halls or exhibition rooms as well as airports.
    Thanks and regards

    Reply
    • Simi Wang says

      June 26, 2020 at 9:11 am

      Hi Mr. Moussly,
      We’ve already applied our robots in the Milan Malpensa airport in Italy.
      The disinfection robot is quite suitable for large venue such as exhibition rooms and airports.
      Please kindly add me by my wechat ID: yoyoyaaa or message me on linkedin
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-wang/

      Talk to you soon!

      Reply
    • Susan Liu says

      June 30, 2020 at 3:10 am

      Hi Jake, this is Susan from AI Tech. We are a manufacturer of AI sterilization robots. Would you please tell me your email address so that I can send more details of our robot to you.
      Or you can contact me by email: [email protected]
      My Whatsapp / wechat and phone number: +86 13421340682

      Reply
  10. Ivan says

    August 5, 2020 at 6:01 am

    I love it , What the price

    Reply
  11. Steve says

    October 5, 2020 at 8:44 am

    I would like to be a Keenon distributor in Singspore.
    Kindly send me the details with both pricing- MOQ and Retail!

    Steve
    Director of Sales
    [email protected]
    +6582653821

    Reply
    • PR says

      October 9, 2020 at 4:16 am

      You can contact our email:[email protected]

      Reply
  12. Keenon Robotics says

    October 12, 2020 at 5:59 am

    You can contact our Official email:[email protected]

    Reply
    • Eric Wang says

      October 22, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Hello ,this is Eric from Keenon.
      If you have any friends who need our company’s products or materials, please contact me via WeChat or LinkedIn.
      We Chat:757515566
      Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E9%BE%99-%E7%8E%8B-2646abb3
      Email:[email protected]

      Reply
  13. Mani Mittal says

    November 1, 2020 at 7:01 am

    Good evening Sir,
    I hope you are well
    Can you provide the general manual of your product, so that i can see their specification.
    Thanks and Regards.
    Mani Mittal

    Reply
    • Keenon Robotics says

      November 2, 2020 at 1:12 am

      You can contact Keenon Official email:[email protected]

      Reply

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