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Amazon Launches UV Robot to Combat COVID-19 in Stores

5/25/2025

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Amazon has unveiled a groundbreaking robot that combats the coronavirus with powerful ultraviolet (UV) light, resembling a sleek luggage cart. Set to patrol Whole Foods stores, this innovative creation showcases Amazon's dedication to fighting COVID-19. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring far-UVC light as a potential affordable disinfection method for businesses, promising a brighter, safer future.

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Amazon has unveiled a groundbreaking robot that combats the coronavirus with powerful ultraviolet (UV) light, resembling a sleek luggage cart. Set to patrol Whole Foods stores, this innovative creation showcases Amazon's dedication to fighting COVID-19. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring far-UVC light as a potential affordable disinfection method for businesses, promising a brighter, safer future.