CleanseBot – World’s First Bacteria Killing Robot
Over the years, I’ve stayed in 1000s of hotel rooms; from budget up to luxury. And with the single exception of bedbugs at a rather questionable backpacker lodge somewhere between Nimbin and Byron Bay on Australias Gold Coast, I have never encountered a hotel bed I felt was dirty!
However, there are many I know, or have read about, that haven’t been as lucky! A quick search on YouTube for Hotel Black Light Tests could ensure you never stay away from home again!
This new device, CleanseBot, has been created to protect travellers from any hidden bacteria that could otherwise ruin their trip!
Features
CleanseBot is an automated robot that has been loaded with 18 sensors and UV-C lights. These enable it to navigate around your hotel bed, killing up to 99.99% of known germs and bacteria!
Did you know a study has shown that 81% of surfaces in hotel rooms contain germs and harmful bacteria?
~ CleanseBot
It has two powered wheels and a third directional wheel that can handle the softness and creases in bedsheets and duvets. The selection of sensors helps steer the CleanseBot, unaided, around the bed without it falling off!.
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When it goes under a duvet the robot turns on the upper UV-C lights to provide full coverage. There are 4 UV-C lights in total, and when left in the remote mode you can select either a 30 or 60-minute cycle.
Interestingly, the CleanseBot doesn’t seem to follow any set pattern to ensure total coverage of the bed surface.
Alternatively, apply the cover back on to the CleanseBot and there is a strap handle which converts it into a handheld device. The sensors recognise you have done this and turn on only the UV-C lights needed, you can then set about cleaning the rest of your hotel room!
And if you think it’s not worth carrying the extra weight around, well CleanseBot is also a portable power bank. With a 3,700mAh Panasonic battery pack under the cover and a USB-C port, you can top up your devices when needed.
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Specifications
It’s not often I get to write about AI Powered robots, nor take one travelling with me! And I’m sure there will be many sceptical travellers who would argue how efficient it really is!
Yet, hotel rooms can be rife with germs and the handheld option on the CleanseBot could be a useful feature for germaphobes or parents with newborns!
- Dimensions – 45 x 130 x 30mm
- Weight – 320g
- Colour Options – White Only
- Charge Time – 4 Hours
- 3,700mAh onboard Battery pack
- Total UV-C Power – 6000w (1500 per lamp)
How Much does the CleanseBot Robot Cost?
The CleanseBot has recently completed successful campaigns on both Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Although these have both finished you can still purchase one at an early bird price of $99 from either site.
When the CleanseBot goes on general sale the price will be $259!
Join the Conversation
Have you ever encountered a dirty hotel bed or room on your arrival? Do you find yourself falling sick more when travelling often and would you link that to a dirty room? Could you make use of the CleanseBot?
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