DEVELOPMENT OF THE ISOLATION WARD DISPENSER PLATFORM

The applications of robotics are basically the heart of various industries, namely manufacturing, production, agriculture, or the educational line. There is also a notable growth in the usage of robotics in the field of medicine. Robotics is usually applied to perform tasks in order to ease a man’s daily routine. This development aims to develop an useful method to transport needs to patients in an isolation ward during any viral outbreaks, such as the H1N1, SARS, ANTHRAX or the bird flu via the usage of a robot. The aim is to assist both patients and medical staff, in terms of safety and time management efficiency. The mobilization concept of the robot is done by using the line tracking system, with the aid of other minor modules in order to assist the platform in completing its assigned task. The functionality and effectiveness of the Security Modules, Line Tracking Modules, Intercom Modules, Compartment Modules, Motion Detection Modules as well as the Emergency Call Modules were studied, compared, selected and then implemented onto the Isolation Ward Dispenser Platform.