The 'GHOST' Drone concept has been designed as a solution for public transit maintenance that would eliminate the need for staff to spend extended periods scrubbing floors and trains. The flying unit is outfitted with high-power UV lights that bathe the entire area around it in sanitizing illumination, which will work to clean both the surfaces as well as the air. This can be done in a rapid process and doesn't require anything to be placed on the floor to further enhance the complete cleaning capabilities of the unit.
The 'GHOST' Drone concept is the design work of Off Garage Studio including Yungi Min, Sunghyun Kwon, Ikhyeon Kim and Byeongjae Ha. The unit speaks to an increased need for autonomous infrastructure equipment as urban locations grow in size and population.
Subway-Sanitizing Drones
The 'GHOST' Drone Concept Autonomously Cleans Public Transit
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Sanitization Drones - The market for autonomous sanitization drones that can clean public spaces such as transit systems is booming as cities grow and populations increase.
2. UV Lighting Technology - Companies that specialize in UV lighting technology will have disruptive innovation opportunities as the need for efficient and effective sanitization grows.
3. Smart Infrastructure Maintenance - The trend towards smart infrastructure maintenance, including autonomous cleaning equipment such as the GHOST Drone, presents an opportunity for innovation in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry, especially public transit systems, can benefit from adopting autonomous sanitization drones to improve hygiene for passengers.
2. Smart City - The development of autonomous infrastructure equipment such as the GHOST drone aligns with the growth of the smart city industry and presents an opportunity for innovation in urban planning and development.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies that specialize in the production of autonomous cleaning equipment such as the GHOST drone have an opportunity for growth in the emerging market of smart infrastructure maintenance.