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Source: Xenex Disinfection Germ-zapping robot enlisted to fight hospital infections See more at http://www.xenex.com/ Basic features and functions of the Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot. Related article: http://wtkr.com/2014/10/08/germ-zapping-robot-little-moe-is-an-ebola-killing-machine/
“San Antonio, TX- Texas company, Xenex has created a revolutionary germ-zapping robot that may help stop the spread of the Ebola virus.
The disinfecting robot goes by the name of “Little Moe” and is designed to eliminate viruses. “Little Moe” became commercially available in 2010 and is currently being used in 250 hospitals across the country.
The robot uses a Xenon bulb containing high-energy ultraviolet (UV-C) light and high intensity pulses to sanitize a room. In less than 5 minutes, the Xenon-filled bulb can kill 99.9% of dangerous viruses.
The Xenex robot gives off UV-C radiation and can only operate in an empty room. There is also a motion detection system installed in every robot that can immediately shut it down if anyone enters the room…”
Germ-zapping robot enlisted to fight hospital infections