Hui i Xiao Disinfection Robot

The Hui i Xiao (慧i消) series represents iBen Robot’s autonomous disinfection platform, deployed to several hundred Chinese hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for epidemic prevention contributions. Available in dry fog, UV lamp, and pulsed UV lamp configurations, the system enables scheduled, unattended environmental sterilization across hospital wards, operating rooms, and public spaces.

Product Overview

Hui i Xiao addresses critical infection control requirements in healthcare environments where manual disinfection is labor-intensive, inconsistent, and potentially hazardous to personnel. The autonomous robot combines mobile navigation with professional-grade sterilization technologies, enabling systematic coverage of designated areas without human intervention.

The product line emerged from rapid development during early 2020 when iBen Robot mobilized engineering teams to create COVID-19 response solutions. By March 2020, the company achieved mass production and deployed units to hospitals nationwide. Operational data from hundreds of facilities subsequently informed the development of standardized hospital disinfection protocols.

Product Variants

Hui i Xiao (Dry Fog / 测温消毒)

The flagship dry fog model atomizes liquid disinfectant into ultra-fine particles for surface and airborne pathogen elimination.

Hui i Xiao (UV Lamp / 紫外线灯)

Ultraviolet-C germicidal irradiation model for surface and air disinfection without chemical residues.

• Recommended exposure: 30 minutes per cycle
• Application: Operating rooms, laboratories, food processing areas

Hui i Xiao (Pulsed UV / 脉冲紫外线灯)

High-intensity pulsed xenon UV system for rapid broad-spectrum microbial inactivation.

• Higher instantaneous intensity than continuous UV
• Suitable for high-throughput disinfection requirements
• Application: Banks, hotels, hospitals, government halls, airports, museums

Key Features

Autonomous Navigation: SLAM-based path planning enables the robot to navigate hospital corridors, enter designated rooms, and execute disinfection routines without operator guidance. Obstacle detection ensures safe operation in occupied environments.

Scheduled Operation: Task configuration tools allow staff to program disinfection zones, times, frequencies, and routes. The robot automatically executes scheduled tasks and returns to charging stations when battery levels are low.

Multi-Zone Coverage: Configurable area mapping supports targeted disinfection of specific locations or full facility-wide coverage.

Real-Time Monitoring: The touchscreen displays active disinfection zones and progress. Remote monitoring via iPad enables supervision without physical proximity.

Temperature Screening: Select models integrate thermal imaging for personnel temperature screening, combining disinfection and health monitoring functions.

Clinical Applications

Operating Rooms: Standard protocol recommends 15-minute dry fog cycles or 30-minute UV sessions three times daily (morning, noon, evening), plus immediate post-procedure disinfection.

Isolation Wards: Mobile deployment between clean and contaminated zones reduces cross-contamination risks while protecting healthcare workers from pathogen exposure.

Outpatient Areas: Overnight disinfection cycles maintain environmental hygiene in high-traffic reception and waiting areas.

Laboratories: Chemical-free UV disinfection suitable for sensitive equipment environments.

Deployment Scale

iBen Robot deployed Hui i Xiao systems to several hundred hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing operational experience across diverse facility types and regional conditions. In June 2020, the company received commendation from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for contributions to epidemic prevention efforts.

Based on accumulated operational data, iBen Robot published China’s first intelligent disinfection robot hospital disinfection standard, providing reference guidelines for automated infection control protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What disinfectants are compatible with the dry fog model?

The Hui i Xiao dry fog system is compatible with hospital-grade disinfectant solutions including hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and other approved formulations. Facilities should select disinfectants appropriate for their specific pathogen targets and material compatibility requirements.

Can the robot operate while staff are present?

UV lamp models require room evacuation during operation due to UV radiation hazards. The dry fog model can operate with reduced human presence depending on the disinfectant used, though unoccupied operation is generally recommended for maximum coverage and safety.

How does the robot handle multi-floor hospitals?

The Hui i Xiao operates within single-floor deployments. Multi-story facilities typically deploy units on each floor or implement elevator-based transfer protocols for robot repositioning.