Authors : John Chark L. Niñofranco; Roger M. Betasolo Jr.; Janine T. Betuin; Joselito Y. Bulabos; Princess Jeebeth P. Celades; Jairah M. Espina; Pau Benedick M. Ngoho; Arleigh Jen L. Logaos; Julyana Althea R. Reserva; Kasandra Ken T. Torrejos

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1084

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Abstract : This study focuses on the development and performance evaluation of SanitiBot, a sensor-activated restroom hygiene system designed to detect dirt and apply targeted cleaning to restroom surfaces automatically. The study presented the finalized system specifications and evaluated performance in terms of system reliability, sensor responsiveness, detection accuracy, actuator efficiency, and system integration stability. A research and development design, supported by descriptive, quantitative, and qualitative approaches, was employed. The study was conducted at San Agustin National High School in Sagbayan, Bohol, where the prototype was installed in a pre-approved restroom testing environment. Data were gathered using observation checklists, performance testing record sheets, and daily monitoring logs completed by the researchers. Pilot testing was conducted before the main testing phase to ensure the consistency and reliability of the research instruments. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive performance metrics. The results showed that the overall performance of SanitiBot was rated Good, with a composite mean of 2.8. System reliability, sensor responsiveness, detection accuracy, and system integration stability received good ratings, while actuator efficiency was rated Fair. The system demonstrated stable operation and reliable automated cleaning responses during the testing period. Despite limitations such as environmental factors, limited testing scope, and short testing duration, the findings indicate that SanitiBot is a functional and promising sanitation system for school restrooms and may serve as a basis for further development.

Keywords : SanitiBot, Sensor-Activated Restroom System, System Performance, Automated Sanitation, Research and Development

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