GlobalLogic builds UV disinfection robot for Haystack Robotics
GlobalLogic’s Silicon & Embedded division helped Haystack Robotics develop an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for hospital-grade UV disinfection. The project began during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing manual cleaning inefficiencies in healthcare settings. The robot combines real-time perception, edge intelligence, and navigation to operate safely alongside humans, adapting to dynamic…
Key points
- GlobalLogic engineered a UV disinfection robot for Haystack Robotics during COVID-19 to automate manual cleaning in hospitals
- The robot uses real-time perception and edge AI for autonomous navigation in complex, human-filled spaces
- GlobalLogic designed a modular platform to support future applications beyond UV disinfection, reusing components in other projects
The collaboration aimed to create a scalable platform, not just a single-use solution. GlobalLogic’s Kunaal Mahanti emphasized modular design, allowing future attachments beyond UV disinfection. While Haystack Robotics has not deployed the robot widely, the underlying architecture—including motor control and sensor fusion—has been reused in other projects. Challenges remain, including cost, compliance with medical standards, and integrating robots into human-centric hospital workflows. GlobalLogic’s Prem Balasubramanian noted navigation hurdles in chaotic environments, where robots must avoid collisions with staff and patients.
How GlobalLogic helped Haystack Robotics build a UV disinfection robot
The Robot Report · 4 November 2026
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