Japanese analytical instrumentation company Shimadzu Corporation has teamed up with US-based artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics expert Shyld to spearhead an AI-enhanced ultraviolet irradiation C (UV-C) disinfection technology.
The technology combines Shimadzu’s optics and Shyld’s AI innovations and aims to redefine the infection control landscape.
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Stanford Medical Centre in California, US, has installed the Shyld AI disinfection technology in patient rooms to automatically detect risks in real time and use UV-C light to kill pathogens on multiple surfaces.
UV-C is emerging as an effective strategy for microbial control in indoor public spaces. It is commonly used for air, surface, and water disinfection and is not considered harmful to human health, making it safe for occupied spaces yet still effective for disinfection purposes.
The technology became more popular during the Covid-19 pandemic when an increase in UV-C-based technology devices appeared in the market with levels of pathogen reduction higher than 99.9%.
The new technology will be showcased at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2023 conference, scheduled 26-28 June in Orlando, and Manufacturing World in Tokyo on 21-23 June.
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By GlobalDataShimadzu Corporation CTO Hiroto Itoi said: “This new AI-powered, automatic UV-C disinfection solution is a testament to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing healthcare protocols.
“As the global emphasis on health and safety escalates, our alliance with Shyld emboldens us to rewrite the narrative around disinfection protocols. By harmonizing our cutting-edge optical technology with Shyld’s sophisticated AI, we’re poised to roll out a game-changing UV-C disinfection solution, epitomising Shimadzu’s dedication to bolstering human health through innovative strides.”
Shyld CEO Mohammad Noshad said: “This partnership stands as a hallmark of Shyld’s mission to catalyse industrial transformation through AI. By synergising our AI expertise with Shimadzu’s optical prowess, we are not merely engineering a product but trailblazing towards a safer, healthier future.”
