2021/02/02 by Andre Potenza, Andrey A. Kiselev, Potenza, Andre +6
Computer Science · Engineering · Psychology · #Artificial intelligence #Computer hardware #Computer science #Embedded system #Engineering #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Function (biology) #Human–computer interaction #IoT and Edge/Fog Computing #Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence #Modular design #Open source #Operating system #Remote control #Robot #Robotics (cs.RO) #Robotics and Automated Systems #Social Robot Interaction and HRI #Software #Systems engineering #Task (project management) #Teleoperation and Haptic Systems #Variety (cybernetics) #Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts #cs.RO
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2102.01551
published in arXiv (Cornell University) (Cornell University) · 8 pages, 4 figures
arxiv created 2021/02/02 · openalex publication_date 2021/02/02 · arxiv updated 2021/02/03 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
In a pandemic contact between humans needs to be avoided wherever possible. Robots can take over an increasing number of tasks to protect people from being exposed to others. One such task is the disinfection of environments in which infection spread is particularly likely or bears increased risks. It has been shown that UVC light is effective in neutralizing a variety of pathogens, among others the virus causing COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2. Another function which can reduce the need for physical proximity between humans is interaction via telepresence, i.e., the remote embodiment of a person controlling the robot. This work presents a modular mobile robot for telepresence and disinfection with UVC lamps. Both operation modes are supported by adaptable autonomy navigation features for facilitating efficient task execution. The platform's primary contributions are its hardware and software design, which combine consumer-grade components and 3D-printed mounting with open-source software frameworks.