A Robot Zaps Superbugs Goodbye

8.24.17, 4:00 PM EDT by Joi Matthew

The Lightstrike Germ-Zapping Robot by Xenex uses full-spectrum UV light to kill chemical-resistant bugs in hospital rooms. After 5 minutes, germs and viruses are dead or unable to reproduce.

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