Healthcare Facility Pilot Demonstrates Infection Control Benefits
Hospital trial shows improved cleaning consistency and reduced pathogen presence with Aros Clean Pro.
Aros Robotics AB announced successful completion of a six-month pilot program at Västerås Hospital, where Aros Clean Pro robots operated in non-clinical corridors, administrative areas and public spaces totaling 8,500 square meters.
The pilot, conducted in partnership with the hospital's infection control and facility management teams, focused on evaluating autonomous cleaning effectiveness in a healthcare environment where hygiene standards are critical.
Results from the pilot program: - 35% improvement in floor cleaning consistency scores (measured via ATP testing) - 28% reduction in surface pathogen presence in regularly cleaned areas - 100% adherence to scheduled cleaning cycles (vs. 78% with manual cleaning) - Zero disruption to patient care or hospital operations
"Healthcare facilities require absolute reliability in cleaning operations," said Dr. Anna Svensson, Infection Control Manager at Västerås Hospital. "The Aros robots operated consistently every night, providing documented proof of cleaning completion—something that's challenging to achieve with traditional cleaning methods."
The hospital particularly valued the robots' ability to operate during overnight hours when corridor traffic is minimal, the integration with the hospital's cleaning chemical dispensing systems and the detailed cleaning logs that support infection control documentation requirements.
Västerås Hospital has approved permanent deployment of four Aros Clean Pro units and is evaluating expansion to additional building areas. The successful pilot is generating interest from other Swedish healthcare facilities seeking to improve cleaning consistency while addressing healthcare worker shortages.
“The data clearly shows improved cleaning consistency. For infection control, that consistency is as important as the cleaning itself.”