MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641077308 A) filed by Velalar College Of Engineering And Technology on June 23, 2026, for Spider-Inspired Autonomous Multi-Terrain Robotic Rover With Integrated Sterilization System.
Inventors include Mrs. K. Shanmugapriya; and Dr. J. Rajalakshmi.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a spider-inspired autonomous multi-terrain robotic rover with an integrated sterilization system for performing safe and efficient disinfection, inspection, and monitoring operations in healthcare, industrial, commercial, and public environments. The robotic rover comprises a lightweight chassis, preferably fabricated using three-dimensional printing technology, and a plurality of articulated leg assemblies arranged to provide stable bio-inspired locomotion. Each leg assembly includes multiple servo-driven joints, such as hip, lift, and knee joints, enabling the rover to move over uneven surfaces, obstacles, narrow passages, inclined regions, and confined spaces where conventional wheeled robots may fail. The system includes a microcontroller-based control unit configured to coordinate servo motor movement through a servo driver module and execute stable gait patterns for walking, turning, crawling, and obstacle negotiation. A wireless communication module, such as Bluetooth or RF transmitter-receiver arrangement, enables remote navigation and operational control from a safe distance. The integrated sterilization subsystem includes an ultraviolet-C germicidal light source, a chemical disinfectant spray unit, or a combination thereof for effective microbial decontamination of surfaces and surrounding environments. The invention further incorporates a sensor-based safety-interlock mechanism comprising proximity, ultrasonic, passive infrared, or human-presence detection sensors. Upon detecting human presence within the sterilization zone, the safety controller automatically deactivates the UV-C light source and may activate an alarm or emergency stop function. Thus, the invention provides a compact, low-cost, terrain-adaptive, and safety-enhanced robotic sterilization platform that reduces human exposure and improves disinfection coverage in complex environments.
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