- The Deeplight robot, developed by Delitech, provides disinfection of the rooms.
- In 24 minutes, it eradicates up to 99.99% of bacteria in a 20 m2 room.
- No product is distributed: disinfection takes place by UV-C rays.
For the past few days, a strange machine has been invited to the Spinaker hotel, in Grau-du-Roi (Gard): the Deeplight. This little gem of technology, developed by the company Delitech, based in Vendargues (Hérault), ensures disinfection of rooms close to perfection, particularly welcome, in this period of pandemic.
Before carrying out a traditional cleaning of the room, the employee of the hotel has only to install the tool, deploy his arms and plug it into an electrical outlet. In 24 minutes, this Hérault robot is able to eradicate up to 99.99% of bacteria in a 20 m2 room, says the company that designed it. Including the coronavirus.
UV-C rays
No product is diffused in the room: disinfection takes place by UV-C rays, already used in hospitals for their anti-germ properties.
"The big advantage compared to chemical cleaning is that we act on surfaces that are generally not treated," explains Pierre Zemour, the manager of the Delitech company, which has implemented light disinfection in Paris hospitals. In the case of Covid-19, for example, if a sick person sneezes or coughs, particles can settle on the walls or curtains. Thanks to UV-C lights, these surfaces are cleaned. It is a significant addition to the disinfection of rooms. This technology has existed for a very long time, what is new is the way of implementing it and managing it. "
"As simple as a vacuum cleaner"
Patrick Thierry, the owner of Spinaker, the first hotel in France to benefit from it, was particularly seduced by the device. He bought four, for around 2,000 euros each, and ordered two more. And they have been running at full capacity since this weekend. A way to "reassure" customers, while the Covid-19 is still rampant.
"It's fast, it's easy to handle, the employees have just received a little training," explains the hotelier. Employees can start the robot, then take care of a room next to it while waiting for the disinfection to be completed. "
Security measures to be observed
"It's as simple to use as a vacuum cleaner," says its creator, Pierre Zemour. But there are still some safety procedures to follow to use it. UV-C is naturally emitted by the sun, so we receive it every day. It is a large amount which can be dangerous. Glasses must therefore be worn to handle it, and personnel must leave the room when the operation begins. "
At the Spinaker, the rooms where the robot operates are systematically signaled, to avoid any intrusion. And if, despite the warnings, someone enters, the robot automatically detects its presence and goes to sleep. Operation from a smartphone is even under development by Delitech. The Hérault company, after the Camargue hotel, is now targeting schools, cinemas or hairdressing salons to sell its robots.
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