COLIN Disinfection Robot

COLIN is AIBAYES’s autonomous disinfection solution, performing unmanned sanitization through fogging technology in hospitals, public facilities, and commercial spaces.

Product Overview

Developed to address infection control requirements intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, COLIN delivers automated disinfection without continuous human operation. The robot navigates autonomously through designated areas, releasing disinfectant fog while avoiding obstacles and people.

The platform builds on AIBAYES’s core L4 indoor autonomous navigation technology, allowing scheduled or on-demand disinfection runs across complex indoor environments. Human-machine separation during operation reduces staff exposure to both pathogens and disinfectant chemicals.

Key Features

For hospital infection control teams, AIBAYES’s COLIN robot navigates designated areas autonomously, releasing disinfectant fog while pausing when it detects personnel — removing staff from both pathogen and chemical exposure.

• Autonomous Fogging: Releases disinfectant mist during navigation without manual intervention
• Multi-Room Coverage: Can disinfect multiple areas in sequence during single deployment
• Human Detection: Pauses or reroutes when detecting personnel in work areas
• Scheduled Operation: Supports timed disinfection cycles aligned with facility schedules
• Coverage Mapping: Records disinfection paths for compliance documentation
• Low-Residue Formulation Compatibility: Works with hospital-grade disinfectants appropriate for clinical environments

Technical Specifications

For scheduled or on-demand sanitization, COLIN uses laser SLAM with visual obstacle detection, atomized fogging, autonomous docking, and human-presence auto-pause across multi-room deployment routes.

Clinical Applications

Hospital Common Areas: Lobbies, corridors, waiting rooms, and other high-traffic zones requiring frequent disinfection

Operating Theaters: Pre- and post-procedure environmental sanitization as part of surgical turnover protocols

Patient Wards: Scheduled disinfection of hallways and common spaces, terminal cleaning support

Emergency Departments: Rapid response disinfection following infectious disease patient encounters

ICU and Isolation Areas: Enhanced disinfection in high-acuity settings where infection control is key

Notable deployments during the COVID-19 pandemic included Lianyungang Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and Lianyungang Second People’s Hospital in Jiangsu Province.

Regulatory Status

Disinfection robots typically fall under environmental control equipment categories rather than medical device regulations, though the disinfectant solutions used may have separate regulatory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does COLIN differ from manual disinfection?

COLIN provides consistent, documented coverage without continuous staff involvement. The autonomous operation enables disinfection during off-hours or in areas with limited access, while the navigation system ensures systematic coverage rather than operator-dependent thoroughness.

Is the robot safe to operate around people?

COLIN includes human presence detection that causes the robot to pause fogging when people are detected in the immediate area. However, optimal use cases involve operation in unoccupied spaces or during low-traffic periods to maximize both effectiveness and safety.

What disinfectants are compatible with COLIN?

The system works with water-based disinfectant solutions formulated for fogging application. Specific compatible products depend on facility protocols and should be verified with AIBAYES technical support.