Automated Healthcare Delivery Robot (AHDR)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed healthcare workers at significant risk of infection. This research focuses on designing an Automated Healthcare Delivery Robot (AHDR) aimed at minimizing healthcare workers' exposure to infectious diseases through contactless healthcare delivery robot. The robot features a multi-functional design equipped with a robotic arm controlled by a 16-channel Servo driver module, enabling safe manipulation and object handling. The increasing complexity and demands of modern healthcare necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and the quality of patient care. In response to this need, we have developed an advanced automated healthcare delivery robot, designed to streamline the delivery of medical supplies and monitor environmental conditions within healthcare facilities. The aim of this device is to reduce the workload on healthcare staff, minimize human contact in infectious environments, and ensure optimal storage and handling of medical materials. This sophisticated robot is built around an ESP32 microcontroller, integrating a variety of sensors and control systems. Key components include a robotic arm, temperature and humidity sensors, a gas sensor, and a flame sensor, all of which are crucial for maintaining a safe and controlled healthcare environment. The robotic arm, powered by a servo motor, ensures precise and reliable handling of medical supplies, enabling efficient delivery and reducing the risk of contamination. Environmental monitoring is a critical feature of the robot. The temperature and humidity sensors continuously track storage conditions, ensuring that sensitive medical supplies remain in optimal condition. The gas sensor detects potentially hazardous gas leaks, while the flame sensor provides early warning of fire, significantly enhancing the safety of both the robot and its surroundings. A significant innovation in this design is the inclusion of an ESP CAM, which provides real-time video streaming and monitoring capabilities. This allows healthcare personnel to remotely operate and monitor the robot, facilitating seamless integration into the existing healthcare workflow and enabling timely interventions when necessary. The robot is mounted on a mobile platform with scooter wheels, providing it with the agility and stability required to navigate complex healthcare environments efficiently. The necessity for this device is underscored by the challenges faced by healthcare systems worldwide. With the ongoing threat of infectious diseases, the need to minimize human contact and reduce the risk of contamination has never been more urgent. This robot addresses these issues by autonomously delivering medical supplies, thereby limiting direct human interaction. Additionally.