Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Jun 1, 2020
Date Accepted: Sep 3, 2020
Date Submitted to PubMed: Sep 9, 2020
Can disinfection robots reduce the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare and educational settings?
ABSTRACT
We here explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding the use of disinfection robots to reduce the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare and educational settings. Although there is some potential for deploying robots to help with manual cleaning, particularly if coupled with UV light and spraying of disinfectants, the evidence base is mixed and there needs to be work to establish and enhance the effectiveness of these robots in inactivating the virus.
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