Archimedes Innovations PBC

Archimedes Innovations, PBC was a Michigan-based public benefit corporation that developed HALO (Handwashing with Antimicrobial Light Output), a device designed to disinfect hands and phones using UVC light. By utilizing UVC LED technology, the product aimed to neutralize over 99% of germs in seconds without the need for water, chemicals, or waste. The company focused on integrating germicidal light technology into public health applications, specifically targeting high-touch environments like commercial buildings, offices, and health clinics, while also exploring broader applications involving photobiomodulation.

The company aimed to provide a sanitary, sustainable solution for the post-COVID world, receiving support and engineering expertise from Asahi Kasei through their UV Accelerator program. This partnership was intended to help refine the HALO design and advance the adoption of UVC technology in daily public spaces. Despite these development efforts, records indicate that the organization subsequently became the subject of involuntary bankruptcy proceedings in 2022.