Spectroscopic Analysis of sample solutions and COVID-19 detection assisted by Puma Robotic Arm

Abstract

This paper deals with designing of miniature versions of Photo-spectroscopy and Mass-spectroscopy for the detection and analysis of solution samples with the help of a mechanized robotic arm. The proposed methodology is to design a light weight, minimal component yet efficient and accurate designs of the above mentioned spectroscopy techniques which can be mounted of movable Puma robotic arm having 6 degrees of freedom of operation for detection and analysis of sample solutions and COVID-19 samples. The approach involves the least minimal contact of the tester and the patient as the sample solution shall be sent as gargle solution directly to the laboratory for analysis. The lab oriented results generated by the spectroscopy techniques generated significant results in detecting the presence of the viral proteins in the samples. These designs when deployed at larger levels with further advancements can be very effective in carrying out multiple tests in a given period of time and help deliver quicker results of the tests performed. The design is a very flexible design that can be also implemented at household and domestic levels for general solution testing using photo spectrometer. An ideology of testing with bare minimum contact between the patient and the solution analyser, and produce accurate result can be developed from the research.

Keywords- Covid-19, Mass Spectroscopy, Photo Spectroscopy, Puma Robot, Spectrometer