Fighting Coronavirus: Singapore Tests a Disinfection Robot That Capable of Cleaning Large Areas

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The XDBOT is a rectangular box-shaped robot mounted on wheels and armed with an articulated arm. It is also equipped with a tube which can spray disinfectant quickly on large surfaces. The robot can be controlled remotely by computer or tablet, reducing the risk to staff of being infected with the virus. Singapore faces second wave of Covid-19 infections, and on Thursday reported a record increase in the number of contaminations in 24 hours, mostly in crowded homes where foreign workers are housed.