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Blue Ocean Robotics awarded for Virus-Killing UVD Robots by Frost and Sullivan

Published on : Friday 29-05-2020

Best Practices Award recognises Blue Ocean Robotics UVD Robots in disinfecting against viruses like Covid-19 as well as the companys other service robots.

Denmark, May, 2020 – As the global pandemic drives attention to the role professional service robots play in protecting people from infections, Blue Ocean Robotics announced that it has been selected by Frost & Sullivan for its Best Practice “2020 European Professional Service Robots Product Leadership” Award – thereby being honoured as the leading professional service robotics company in Europe. The recognition was earned primarily based on the company’s work with subsidiary UVD Robots, which combines autonomous robot technology with ultraviolet light to disinfect against viruses like Covid-19.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognise companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices.

“Being recognised by Frost & Sullivan with a 'Best Practice Award' pays tribute to the heart, passion and drive we dedicate to creating innovation, development and commercial success,” said Blue Ocean Robotics CEO Claus Risager. “At the same time, we are also very proud to develop robots that not only help solve the world's problems, but are also solid and lucrative investments for our owners from a business perspective.”

A subsidiary of Blue Ocean Robotics, Denmark-based UVD Robots’ innovative solution has been proven to eliminate pathogens within 10-15 minutes in a patient room. The company’s self-driving, disinfecting robots have been rolled out to more than 50 countries worldwide, to date, with great success.