Hey everyone, I’m Rishi Bengani from FRC Team 118 and VEX Team 3118 who has been working on a project called UV-E (ultra violet eliminator), which is a robot equipped with ultra violet light (UVC). UVC is capable of killing bacteria and viruses on surfaces and aerosols, but even better according to Columbia University this light works on the current corona virus! Find more information about this project at www.uv-e.com
Thought my project doesn’t end here. I am hosting a virtual design think lab competition called Sparkathon, where I hope to engage young people into finding even more ways to implement UVC technology into the world! Young adults will work in teams with mentors to create a solution. If you are interested you can join individually or come in with a pre made team to try and win the competition to earn prizes and an opportunity to implement the solution in the real world. Learn more information and register at www.uv-e.com/sparkathonuv-e
UVC light is most definitely harmful to the human skin and eyes, but with proper safety measures and gear it can still be used and the benefits are absolutely great! That’s why this robot is made for autonomous function.
This doesn’t harm or damage any of plastic or other non living materials. This strictly attacks microorganisms.
Also this lightbulb is close to the wavelength of FAR UVC, which is smaller leaving less room for risk to humans.
Back around the first of the year, before all this popped off, I received a HomeSoap to help put an extra kick on cleaning the tablets my students used; I could easily fit two Fire 7 tablets inside, or one Fire 10, or one of the teacher laptops. Needless to say, it’s been getting a lot of use for other things since the end of March (read: anytime I come home, I put in my phone, watch, and keys before I wash my hands).
