This Robot Automatically Disinfects COVID-19 in Public Areas - Android

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A group of researchers at MIT has found a new way to keep shared spaces free of coronavirus and pathogens. A new autonomous robot equipped with UVC light is able to disinfect and clean 90% of the coronavirus particles.

The scientists at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory teamed up with Ava robotics to create this robot that is able to disinfect and neutralize virus particles. Though the catch is that prolonged exposure can be dangerous for humans and animals.

The prototype was deployed at the Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB) warehouse. The robot moved through the warehouse at 0.22 miles per hour and was able to cover the entire warehouse (4000 square meters) in just half an hour. It was able to disinfect roughly 90% of the coronavirus particles.