Swiss Robots Fighting COVID on Planes

Robots Using UV Light to Sanitize Aircraft

                                                Source: UVeya

Test Trials Now Underway

Swiss startup UVeya is testing its new robots armed with COVID-19 killing UV light on Swiss passenger planes at Zurich Airport.  The test trials are taking place onboard Embraer jets from Helvetic Airways.  Helvetic is a charter airline service, owned by Swiss billionaire Martin Ebner.  In 2020, Hevetic's business dropped 75% due to fears of flying because of COVID-19.  The hope is that the robot cleaners will reduce people's fear of flying as COVID continues to spread.  The target for the robot is the airline industry.

Antidote to COVID on Planes

One UVeya robot can disinfect a single aisle plane in thirteen minutes.  Larger planes take longer.  The company has produced three robot prototypes.  The robots are priced starting at $15,930.  They may enjoy a brisk business as governments around the world are requiring new measures to ensure people don't get infected with COVID on planes. The UVeya trials at Zurich Airport are in collaboration with Dubai-based airport services company Dnata.  They call the robots sustainable and environmentally friendly.

UVeya CEO Elmiger

UVeya CEO Jodoc Elmiger says that UV technology has proven successful for more than 50 years at sanitizing hospitals and laboratories of dangerous viruses and bacteria.  His new robots with their COVID killing ultraviolet lights move along the plane's aisles and bathe the interior in blue UV light.  He says the UV robots do not leave a trace of residue after their job is done.  UVeya now needs certification from aircraft manufacturers to start selling the new robots for airplane use.

For a comprehensive look at more of the latest innovations, go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B091FQ4774&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PKDRDPCW75MNN5ST5SMS


... ...

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Navigation Display on Car Dashboard

Image
VIZR & Smartphone Advanced Display Source: VIZR Heads-Up Display Gadget VIZR is an advanced navigation display that grips to the car dashboard. You put your smartphone on VIZR and it turns your smartphone into a transparent display that lets you navigate and drive while never taking your eyes off the road.  The heads-up display (HUD) uses the same technology that fighter pilots use to stay focused.  The system offers a number of apps to view such as navigational tools like GPS, street maps, traffic conditions and speed. Distracted Driving Over 424,000 drivers are injured yearly by distracted driving.  For instance, by looking back and forth between a screen on the car seat and the road.  This new piece of smart gadget technology is designed to change the dynamic and enable the driver to navigate and keep their eyes on the road for greater driving safety.
Read more

E-Friendly Paddleboard Easy Eddy

Image
New Modular Paddleboard that's Good for the Environment Source:  Easy Eddy Easy Eddy Easy Eddy is a modular, standup paddleboard that breaks into three parts for easy handling, transport and storage.  It's specifically designed to overcome the cumbersomeness of bulky traditional boards. . Massachusetts based startup Artech's water paddleboard is a  new, green innovation. It's made from reclaimed and recyclable polyethylene, making it good for the environment. The board is ten feet long and takes less than 60 seconds to snap together. Enjoying the Environment and Not Hurting the Environment Easy Eddy weighs 37 pounds and fits into most cars, SUVs and boats. And it can support weights up to 200 pounds. Among the features included with the board are an action-cam mount, full length deck pad, sealed storage compartment, water bottle receptacle and bungie straps to secure items onboard.  Artech is in the kickstarter phase with Easy Eddy.  The planned retail price
Read more

Netting a Drone - US Army Countermeasure

Image
US Army Invention - Drone Defense Source:  US Army Drone Netting Device Drone Netting Grenade U.S Army researchers have created a 40 mm grenade to protect the armed forces from menacing, enemy or rogue drones.  The defensive drone grenade takes out the drone with a weighted net. Countermeasure - Net Bagging a Drone The net is spring loaded and ejects from the front of the grenade when it nears the drone target.  The net can be triggered remotely by a person on the ground or automatically by an onboard proximity sensor. Drone Defense The net springs open to 30 feet in diameter.  It traps the drone, causing it to fall to the ground.  Word of this new drone defensive technology has just been released.  For more news stories on important innovations, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane
Read more