Republic of the Philippines

CAMILING CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

Arellano St., Poblacion B, Camiling, Tarlac
Tel. No. (045) 934-0151

PORTFOLIO IN EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTOTYPE DISINFECTING PATROL

ROBOT

In partial fulfillment of requirements in Inquires,

Investigation and Immersion

Cruz, Ron Michael RIvera

April 2021
Introduction

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion or which is known III is one of the

requirements for senior high school or graduating students that must undergo
work immersion from a business organization/institution whose work needs are
related to the specialization. Throughout this work immersion, students are
needed to face the actions and skill work to be familiarized related to the terms of
economy. The Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic has enlightened the
schools and facilities opening tragedies that have been existed even before the
amidst pandemic happened. As the virus continued to rise the number of infected
cases, the normal month of June which scheduled the opening classes was first
time moved to August 24. But eventually the decision of DepEd to the education
system was attempted a second postponed to the month of October over public
schools due to the unexpected transition of the virus.

Work Immersion of Grade 12 students are postponed due to the crisis that
form into pandemic situation which students are now allowed to learn face to face
classes, although we are in the life of modernization education enlightened the
use of highway information or the internet which serves as the learning system of
the students in times of pandemic. Teachers of different grade level and subjects
will probably coordinate the new normal to find and see the adjustments of the
students through learning times. Moreover, Inquiries, Investigation, and
Immersion is one of the subjects of the second semester for being a Grade 12
student at Camiling Catholic School, Inc. where work immersion will assist you to
develop and learn skills that assessed to prepare decision making and critical
thinking.

Background of the Study

Modern technologies and the beginning of machines followed by the smart

system of data and information have now influence the humankind in the 21st
century. Computers, systems and software make easier to do everyday task, and
it is impractical to envision the new era’s life could be control without them.
Moreover, technology which makes together tools to promote development, and
has as its main purpose of the solving of many problems of mankind. Technology
in economy reaches out the thing that this are the key driver of economic growth
of countries, regions, and cities. It advances allows for the more efficient
production of better goods and services. Information in community development
is to give power and a voice to people within the larger ecosystem. Through
innovation, they produce or invented a machine that seem like a living creature
that is operated by a wheel and it is operated by a computer or programmable
device that perform actions and transmit as a moving object.

According to Royakkers and Est (2015), the study of new robotics is

driven by two long-term engineering ambitions. Firstly, there is the engineering
dream of building machines that can move and act autonomously in complex and
unstructured environments. Secondly, there is the dream of building machines
that are capable of social behavior and have the capacity for moral decision
making. Moreover, there is a thing that can help the environment to protect
different areas such as home, health care, traffic, and companies in terms of
disinfection. Others are favor with the implementation of robots and technologies
that can save workers from performing dangerous task, meanwhile robots are
criticized due to rising of technological creature that people have been replace
from being a worker or employee that progress the time to pursue the
advantages and disadvantages of robots.

Otherwise implementing a robot that has something to do with the

economy saves life especially in times of pandemic that virus is needed the ways
of disinfection using robots to avoid contamination to the society. In pursuing
disinfecting patrol robot, its expanse forces to the benefits of the robot in
assisting frontliners to measure the effectiveness of disinfecting robot in
environment. In spite of pandemic or corona virus disease 2019, many of people
have been invented or implemented disinfecting robots to slow down the
transmission of the virus and to get rid of them like the drone disinfectant that
government accelerated the labor of gambling disinfecting robots. As stated by
Eaglehawk many of their clients are responsible for keeping their facilities safe
and clean, especially during these unprecedented times. Although this
automation can gain more productivity in the future and minimize the risk of
frontliners or workers that can become more positive ways through the war
against pandemic. In addition, Avidbots (2020) Many experts have come to
understand how novel coronavirus spreads an infected person coughs or
sneezes producing droplets that are sprayed onto their surroundings. Depending
on where that person is, surfaces can include doorknobs, light switches, walls,
doors, and the floor or pathways. When it comes to cleaning it’s important to
focus our disinfecting efforts on high-touch surfaces that begin spending as much
time sanitizing the floors on a regular basis as it is cleaning other areas. 

Objectives

The objectives of the study are illustrated in the research capstone paper
where the main objectives of the study are to determine the effectiveness of
using prototype disinfecting patrol robot where it takes advantages to the
frontliners in terms of disinfecting pathways.

Furthermore, there are also specific objectives where it contains the

purpose in the additional information of the study which is the prototype
disinfecting patrol robot. Definitely, the following objectives is to determine the
science connectivity which will gain the study through science information such
as chemical compound due to disinfectant substance that has the solution to kill
viruses This will also lead to project objectives which serves as to determine the
materials, equipment, market value, mobility, application, and appearance.

For the specific objectives number 2, this is to describe and utilized the
efficiency of the prototype disinfecting patrol robot in pathways or floors that can
assist frontliners to reduce and kill the viruses.
 For the specific objectives number 3, is to determine the effectiveness of
prototype disinfecting patrol robot as evaluated by an expert.

Signicifance of the Study

The main goal of the study is to identify the effectiveness of using

prototype disinfecting patrol robot. The findings may serve as basis for future
researchers and it will be beneficial to the school, frontliners, individuals, and
innovators. First is to the future researchers where the study will serve as a basis
and guidelines for future researchers who will conduct a study regarding robotics.
This study will also provide basic information to them upon researching about
robots. Moreover, to the innovator it will provide them a basis on creating robots
that helps in assisting with a certain daily task. It will also challenge their
innovative skills and it will make them create more advanced products that are
beneficial to the people and to the community. Furthermore, for the school this
study will be a guide for them to offer enhancements programs especially to the
students who are interested to take STEM strand. This will also motivate students
to have further study and research on robotics. Furthermore, it helps the abilities
to develop, promote integration in society and to empower robotics. In addition to
that the study will serve the frontliners which provide them benefits on assisting
frontliners with a certain daily that support the global public health community’s
work to keep people safe and informed during the crisis or pandemic.

And lastly, to the individuals where the prototype disinfecting patrol robot
will be beneficial to them in disinfecting pathways. It will also promote robotics to
the individuals and encourage them to engage themselves with robotics.
Furthermore, the presence of the prototype disinfecting patrol robot will inspire
aspiring individuals especially those who have passion with technologies
specifically with robots. With that, the individuals can be more innovative than
before and train themselves to be an innovative person.
Paradigm of the Study through the use of IPO Model

The figure 1 in the research paper illustrates the Input Process Output
Model or IPO Model which is required to use in the study or paper. This IPO
model is containing diagram which consist the materials, procedures, information
that are needed for the process and the resulting product which is the result of
the process made. It shows that the Arduino Uno R3, L293D Motor Driver, HC-05
Bluetooth Module, Female Stackable connector, 4 18650 Battery, Motor, 1 PCB
Universal Board, Electric Wires, 2 2-Cell Battery Holder of 18650 Battery, 2 on/off
switch, Water Pump, 2 Caster wheels, 4 mist nozzles, tube are the materials
which serve as the input that will undergo the process of attributing the materials,
programming the codes needed, and uploading the codes in the Arduino Uno to
be able to produce a Prototype Disinfecting Patrol Robot.

Research Design, Methods of Collecting Data, Materials, and Procedures

The effectiveness of the study utilized the descriptive research design in

order to determine the effectiveness of the prototype disinfecting patrol robot.
This study regarding with the effectiveness of prototype disinfecting patrol robot
is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research.

Through the study, the researcher uses patrolling robot to disinfect

pathways to assist frontliners and it discussed the methods and procedures in
making prototype disinfecting patrol robot. In conclusion this study concerning
with the effectiveness of prototype disinfecting patrol robot used an evaluation
sheet in order to determine its effectiveness. Furthermore, it is conducted
through the presence of teachers in Camiling Catholic School, Inc. The
researcher conducted the survey by the process of selecting science teachers
and faculty teachers at the school and letting them to evaluate the effectiveness
and mobility of the product to gather data. The study was conducted through the
distribution of questionnaire and checklist.
 Moreover, the materials that is needed for the production of prototype
disinfecting patrol robot are Arduino Uno R3, L293D Motor Driver, HC-05
Bluetooth Module, Female Stackable connector, 4 18650 Battery, Motor, 1 PCB
Universal Board, Electric Wires, 2 2-Cell Battery Holder of 18650 Battery, 2 on/off
switch, Water Pump, 2 Caster wheels, 4 mist nozzles, and tube. In addition,
equipment is required in the process of making the prototype disinfecting patrol
robot Soldering Iron, Glue gun, Hammer, and Screwdriver.

In forming the prototype disinfecting patrol robot, the researcher must

include the following processes, first step is to gather all the materials need.
Second step program the codes using the Arduino IDE Application. Third step,
Solder the Female Stackable connector to the PCB Universal board. Fourth step,
Mount the Arduino Uno, L293D Motor driver, and HC-05 Module to the
correspondent female stackable connector. Fifth step, remove HC-05 Module
before uploading the program to the Arduino Uno R3 with their corresponding
programs. Sixth step, adjust the codes if necessary. Seventh step, glue gun the
battery holder and the PCB Universal Board to the main board and attach the
water pump to the container. Eighth step, Connect the wires with the
corresponding parts and modules to the L293D Motor Driver with the HC-05
Bluetooth Module. Ninth step, Connect the battery holders with on/off switch to
the L293D Motor Driver and water pump as the power supply. Tenth step, Mount
the batteries to their corresponding battery holder. Eleventh step, Mount the tube
to the water pump and attach the Mist nozzle and tube under the base board.
Twelfth step, Build the body with its weight is proportional to the torque of the
wheels. And lastly, Turn on all the power supply to make the assisting robot
working.

Conduct of the study (Documentation)

Checking Part of the Research paper in Camiling Catholic School, Inc:

January 29, 2021 (Week 4 of January 2021)

Checking of the Research Paper by Mr. Rafael G. Guillermo, LPT, MAEd. in

Camiling Catholic School, Inc. which is the content adviser of the paper. He
consults and check all the corrections in the part of the study to have a great and
comprehensive paper. In addition, he also suggests that the format of the
research paper must be at corresponding format. However, he also wants to
know its mobility via Bluetooth application, he also suggests that research about
the disinfecting substance that can kill corona virus through pathways.

Furthermore, Mr. Guillermo also discuss the different material needed to

the study, especially to know the specific amounts and measurements of the
needed materials such as the Arduino Uno R3, L293D Motor Driver, HC-05
Bluetooth Module, Female Stackable connector, 4 18650 Battery, Motor, 1 PCB
Universal Board, Electric Wires, 2 2-Cell Battery Holder of 18650 Battery, 2 on/off
switch, Water Pump, 2 Caster wheels, 4 mist
nozzles, and tube.

The Title Defense of the effectiveness of

disinfecting patrol robot:
February 01, 2021 (Week 1 of February 2021)
The title defense of the study was held through online learning system
technology due to the pandemic. In the title defense, the researcher discusses
the different parts of the paper using PowerPoint Presentation in order to present
the content of the screen. Moreover, after the presentation Mr. Guillermo ask and
suggest about the study in terms of how and where we test the effectiveness and
mobility and what is the target of the study. In
addition, he also wants to see the appearance of
prototype of disinfecting patrol robot due to the
materials. Moreover, the title defense was success, and the product will be
improved and present.

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

This chapter specifies the presentation and analysis of data followed by an

interpretation of the evaluated data. The data were to analyze, describe and
determine the effectiveness of prototype disinfecting patrol robot. It includes the
following: (1) description of prototype disinfecting patrol robot in terms of science
connectivity, advantages to frontliners and teachers, objectiveness, materials
used, market value, mobility, its application and appearance; (2) efficiency of the
prototype disinfecting patrol robot; (3) effectiveness of prototype disinfecting
patrol robot as evaluated by an expert.

Science Connectivity
Science Connectivity is a group that are increasing the knowledge of
science. The disinfecting patrol robot had been verbally descripted as excellent in
tackling robotics, involvement of electronics and undergoing efficient observation
with a total mean of 5.00, 4.93, and 4.60. Furthermore, with a mean of 4.87 the
disinfecting patrol robot had been excellent in verbal description for promoting
technology. Consequently, the overall mean of the table is 4.85 with a verbal
description of excellent which means that the science connectivity of the
disinfecting patrol robot are highly technology influences. According to the
evaluators, the production achieved and presented the idea outstandingly, by
undergoing systematic observation and it clearly demonstrates its connection
with robotics, technology, and electronics.

Innovation
 Innovation is a part of idea in which it has been transformed into useful
realism. The disinfecting patrol robot was created differently from other robots
found in the market for it is designed for assisting frontliners and teachers to
disinfect schoolgrounds and can also be programmed easily unlike robots in the
market which has fixed features.
The disinfecting patrol robot was verbally described as excellent to the
following: (2) for its usefulness, and (4) for the advancement in technology. With
a mean of 4.80 and 4.53, respectively. For the development and promoting a
new initiating technology it gathered a mean of 4.73 and 4.67 with an excellent
verbal description. In total, the disinfecting patrol robot was described excellent
that corresponds to its mean of 4.68 in terms of innovation.

Advantages to the frontliners and teachers

Table 1.3 shows the advantages of the disinfecting patrol robot to the
frontliners and teachers in a health manner. Disinfecting every pathway inside
the campus is a great help to them and with the disinfecting patrol robot assisting
them to disinfect viruses. With a mean of 4.80 and verbal description of excellent,
the project shows great benefits to them. It also encourages frontliners and
teachers to introduce robotics to students where it gained a mean of 4.73 and
was verbally described as excellent. Having the disinfecting patrol robot is and
effective way to engage frontliners to empower robotics and it acquired a mean
of 4.73 and a verbal description of excellent. Lastly, with a mean of 4.73 and a
verbal description of excellent goes for the statement that states that the project
developed frontliners’ and teacher’s technical skill. Overall, the automated robot
was verbally described as excellent with a mean of 4.75 in terms of its
advantages to frontliners and teachers.

Project Objectives
Project objectives are process and plans to commit the goal by the end of
the project, where in the output and the aim of the investigation were achieved
and are excellent, with a mean of 4.73 and 4.67. Moreover, the aim of the
disinfecting patrol robot was well explained, and the project introduces
improvement to existing technology with a mean of 4.67 which are verbally
described as excellent. Thus, the overall objectives of the project with a total
mean of 4.69 is excellent in verbal description for undertaking processes.

Materials and Equipment

A mean of 4.13 and 4.40 a verbal description of very good corresponds to
the materials possess its availability and materials are easy to manage. The
project utilized programmed materials gathered a total mean of 4.40 and a verbal
description of very good. The materials being affordable has the mean of 4.20
that corresponds to the verbal description very good. All in all, the overall mean
of the project when it comes to materials and equipment is 4.28 which falls with
the verbal description very good. Furthermore, all the materials were successfully
used according to its purpose.

Market Value
Market value is determined through different factors such as the cost of
the product, how much does the customer will pay, how much competitors
charge, labor, and other. In this investigation the following statements were
included to describe the market value.
The product was priced by the researchers based on the cost of the
product and labor at approximately 2,000 to 2,500 the statement “the product is
affordable” has a mean of 4.27 which has a verbal description of very good.
Furthermore, the statement that states that the product is high quality has a
mean of 4.33 and a verbal description of very good. Moreover, the statement
which states that the product’s price is adequate to its features has a mean of
4.60 which is equal to a verbal description of excellent. Lastly, the statement that
states that the products’ price is reasonable has a mean of 4.67 and has a verbal
description of excellent. The overall mean of this table is 4.47 which equates to a
verbal description of very good. This implies that the market value of the
disinfecting patrol robot is quite affordable, has a high quality, the price is
adequate to its features and the products’ price is reasonable.

Mobility
Mobility is defining as the ability to move freely or a word used to describe
movement in general. The disinfecting patrol robot was installed with 2 motors
with 800 grams of torque for each wheel to cover the distance needed for the
robot to travel from one place to another.
The following statements were included to evaluate the mobility of the
robot. The statement that states the project shows patrolling ability has a mean of
4.53 which has a verbal description of excellent. Moreover, the statement “the
project is stable” has a mean of 4.33 which has a verbal description of very good.
Furthermore, the statement that states the project shows effectiveness has a
mean of 4.53 which equals to a verbal description of excellent. Lastly, the project
is fascinating has a mean of 4.53 which equates to a verbal description of very
excellent.
The overall mean of the description of disinfecting patrol robot in terms of
mobility is 4.48 which has a verbal description of very good. This implies that the
mobility of the of the robot was in a very good condition in terms of how easy it
shows patrolling ability, the stability, its effectiveness and fascinating.

Application
It includes the project being operative, shows improvement, seeks endless
curiosity, and has the ability to assist frontliners and teachers. The application of
the robot has an overall mean of 4.85 and a verbal description of excellent
wherein the project gained a mean of 5.00 and a verbal description of excellent
for the curiosity it seeks. Meanwhile, a verbal description of excellent and a mean
of 4.93, 4.53 and 4.93 which corresponds to the project being operative, shows
improvement, and has the ability to assist frontliners and teachers.
 Based on the evaluators, the project was effectively working and foresee
that this prototype disinfecting patrol robot will possibly help in assisting not only
the frontliners and teachers but also hospitals.

Appearance
Table 1.9 presents the description of the disinfecting patrol robot in
terms of its appearance. The project’s body is made of acrylic sheet and shaped
it into its body form and painted with black. The project competing to other
commercialized products shows a mean of 3.93 and a verbal description of very
good, same with the project being appealing that gained a mean of 4.47 with a
verbal description of very good. Furthermore, the project being presentable has
an average mean of 4.00 and the project being essential has an average mean
of 4.60 that both corresponds to the verbal description excellent. As an overall
mean of the description of the disinfecting patrol robot in terms of its appearance,
the project gained a mean of 4.25 that has a verbal description of very good. The
evaluators seek more improvements for its physical appearance.

The efficiency of Prototype Disinfecting Patrol Robot in Terms of

Disinfecting Ability

Table 2 displays the efficiency of the disinfecting patrol robot in terms of its
disinfecting ability. The project’s purpose is to be a disinfecting patrol robot
through pathways, furthermore, it was aimed to assist frontliners and teachers.
With all the features of the project, the disinfecting patrol robot can disinfect
pathways inside the campus.
The features of the project being active shows a verbal description of
excellent that corresponds to the 4.53 of mean. The project provides assistance
to the faculty staff garnered an average mean of 4.73 and a verbal description of
excellent and for the project is operative. Moreover, provides assistance to the
frontliners and teachers shows an average mean of 4.60 and a verbal description
of excellent. Lastly, the statement the project is effective in assisting frontliners
and teachers has a mean of 4.73 with an equivalent verbal description of
excellent. Overall, for the efficiency of the robot in disinfecting ability gained an
average mean of 4.67 that matches the verbal description excellent.

The effectiveness of Prototype Disinfecting Patrol Robot as evaluated by

an expert

Table 3 displays the effectiveness of the disinfecting patrol robot as

evaluated by an expert. The project’s purpose is to be a disinfecting patrol robot
through pathways, furthermore, it was aimed to assist frontliners and teachers.
With all the features of the project, the disinfecting patrol robot had been
evaluated by an expert.
The expert found out that the prototype disinfecting patrol robot is effective
in assisting the frontliners and teachers and its disinfecting ability which
showcases an exceptional work. The project was described excellently when it
comes to science connectivity and innovation. Whereas the project was labelled
as very good in terms of advantages to the frontliners, project objectives,
application, and appearance. In addition, the project described good when it
comes to materials and equipment and market value. Overall, the expert said
that this product can contest internationally.

Furthermore, after the evaluation of the evaluators in the questionnaire,

Chapter 4 were drawn where this chapter presents the summary and
conclusions of the gathered data from the outcome of the study hoping to
improve the disinfectant alcohol. It also includes the recommendations
needed to develop by the evaluators in using the propylene glycol and nipa
palm sap (lambanog) as a surrogate material in making disinfectant
alcohol.
Summary of Findings

This project was designed to determine the effectiveness of the prototype

disinfecting patrol wherein it is aimed to describe the disinfecting patrol robot in
terms of science connectivity, innovation, project objectives, market value,
application, appearance, materials and equipment, advantages to the students
and faculty, and lastly, its mobility. Also, to determine the efficiency of the robot in
terms of its disinfecting ability.

The researcher found out that the prototype disinfecting patrol robot is
effective in assisting the frontliners and teachers and its disinfecting ability which
showcases an exceptional work. The project was described excellently when it
comes to science connectivity, innovation, Advantages to the frontliners and
teachers, project objectives, and application whereas the project was labelled as
very good in terms of market value, appearance, materials and equipment, and
lastly mobility.

Conclusions
Based from the results of the study, the following conclusions are drawn.
The prototype disinfecting patrol robot is outstanding in terms science
connectivity, innovation, Advantages to the frontliners and teachers, project
objectives, and application since the overall mean are 4.85, 4.68. 4.75, 4.69, and
4.85 is excellent. In addition, the market value, appearance, materials and
equipment, and lastly mobility with a mean of 4.47, 4.48, 4.28, and 4.48
respectively, it is described as very good. The prototype disinfecting patrol robot
is effective since the efficiency of the robot in disinfecting schoolgrounds is
excellent which is equal to the overall mean of 4.67.

Recommendations

On the basis conclusions represented, the following recommendations are

proposed. When making a disinfecting patrol robot the water pump should gain
more pressure to spray more widely through the pathways, not to damp the area
or pathways in a single way with disinfectant. Moreover, the mobile Bluetooth
controller should replace with a 2.4 or 5 GHz controller to cover a wider range
area. Although it is only a prototype it must show a 3D model for the next
generation of this product, the product will have a bigger and better version in the
future, and it must be easier to manage. The product had been verbally
described as very good because it must possess availability, easy to manage,
affordable, utilized programmed materials, has a high quality, and the product is
stable. Furthermore, it can compete to other commercialized products in terms of
its price, properties and accessibility, the product must be appealing, and
presentable. For the students, who is taking the strand of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics, they should be critical thinkers and increase
Science knowledge which enables the next generation of innovators. Since,
innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain the economy.
Furthermore, the students should know first the specifications of the product
before buying and lastly, improve time management. This innovation and
Science literacy depend on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas.

Documentation of the Study through the process of Chapter 3 and 4

Checking Part of the Paper, especially Chapters 3 and 4 in Camiling

Catholic School, Inc:

February 24, 2021 (Week 4 of February 2021)

Checking of the product by Licensed Electrical

Engineer. According to the Engineer, the features of
the prototype disinfecting patrol robot were great, but
the engineer noticed something about the product
that when it comes to disinfecting ability the mist
nozzle have leaks when it is operating. This is the
reason why the researcher force to by a valve to
avoid leakage in the product. Although, for the overall
 appearance of the product was verbally
described by the Electrical engineer as
very good.

March 11, 2021 (Week 2 of March

2021)

The researcher conducted the study with

a total of 15 evaluators and it revolves around the Camiling Catholic School Inc.
and also evaluated by an expert. Evaluation provides a systematic method to
study a program, practice, intervention, or initiative to understand how well it
achieves its goals. Evaluations help determine what works well and what could
be improved in a program or initiative.

March 22, 2021 (Week 4 of March 2021)

The final defense of the study was held online through

the use of technology and internet connection.
Throughout the final defense, the researcher explains
the different aspects of the paper using the Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation. Furthermore, the final defense
went well and has a certain recommendation, but he
clarify the researcher that he had no more questions and clarifications for the
study.

After the Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Final Defense

After the thesis revisions have been completed, the supervisor (and if
required, other members of the defense committee) should review it and then
sign a form confirming that all required changes have been made. The form, an
original copy of the thesis, a second copy of the thesis, and two forms are taken
to the Graduate Coordinator. Furthermore, the researcher also wants to
acknowledge who contribute for his study, especially for the individuals who
brought him to unending support. In conclusion, thesis defense is for the
committee to make sure that you actually understand your field and focus area.
The questions are usually open-ended and require the student to think critically
about their papers and the ability to seek knowledge. Note that at the time of your
thesis defense, your paper has already been evaluated. Every work has a
reason, believe in God and take time.