Akara Violet Robotic Infection Control System

Akara's Violet is an AI-driven autonomous UV robot that safely disinfects healthcare environments, achieving 3X more germ-killing effectiveness in 2-4X less time than traditional methods.

Subsidie
€ 2.450.688
2022

Projectdetails

Introduction

Akara is a spin-out from one of Europe's leading robotics labs at Trinity College Dublin. The founders collectively boast more than 40 years of experience developing and deploying some of the most advanced robotic systems ever built to support front-line workers in the healthcare industry. Last year, one solution was featured on the cover of Time magazine, a first for a European company.

Product Overview

Akara offers Violet, an AI-powered autonomous robot equipped with UV light—a scientifically proven germ-killer—for disinfection of hospitals, nursing homes, and potentially endless other areas where harmful germs reside.

Testing and Effectiveness

Violet has been extensively tested in real clinical settings, resulting in:

  • 3X more effective at killing germs
  • 2-4X less time to disinfect rooms than the current approach

Safety Features

Violet is the only UV robot designed to be safe for use around people. This overcomes fundamental limitations of state-of-the-art disinfection technology, which require rooms to be evacuated before and during use.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.450.688
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.500.983

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-4-2022
Einddatum30-4-2025
Subsidiejaar2022

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • AKARA ROBOTICS LIMITEDpenvoerder

Land(en)

Ireland

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