Senior Editor Badger is an autonomous UV disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery stores.
The newest entry in the food retail robot race comes from Badger Technologies, which has launched its new Badger UV Disinfect robot.
The product is an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food service and retail environments. The Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C technology developed by UltraViolet Devices Inc. (UVDI), a provider of air and surface disinfection solutions.
Early testing of the new Badger autonomous robot with UVDI’s 254nm UV-C technology indicates 99% and greater inactivation of coronaviruses, E. coli, Salmonella enterica and Influenza A.
Which Pharmacies Will Get COVID Vaccines? Walmart, CVS, Walgreens on White House List
On 2/3/21 at 4:03 AM EST
The White House announced on Tuesday that it will deliver COVID vaccines directly to retail pharmacies nationwide from February 11. The pandemic continues to rage in the U.S., with more than 26.4 million cases recorded.
The plan, part of President Joe Biden s strategy to combat the outbreak, is intended to make it easier for Americans to get a vaccine in their communities, at local stores including Walgreens, Walmart and CVS.
Officials have conceded, however, that vaccine supply constraints mean there will be limited doses available when the scheme begins.
The participating national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks represent more than 40,000 pharmacy locations and is a key component of the administration’s national strategy to expand access to vaccines.<br />