Irish robotics company Akara Robotics, a spinout from Trinity College Dublin, has successfully deployed two state-of-the-art decontamination robots at Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, part of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These robots are revolutionising cleaning processes in hospital wards and operating theatres by providing a faster and more efficient approach to decontamination.
The deployment was made possible through a generous donation from the Friends of the Friarage, enabling the hospital to acquire Akara’s innovative UV decontamination units. Following a successful pilot trial, the robots, recognised as the "Best Newcomer" at the 2024 Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Conference, are now operational in the hospital’s clinical decision unit, wards, and operating theatres as part of an extended clinical evaluation.
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Original Article: Trinity College Dublin, Author: Michael Lynham