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Coronavirus: Robot cleaners used in Leeds trials – BBC News
The use of robot cleaners could reduce the risk of Covid-19 contamination, it is hoped.
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The robots identify areas that need sanitising before spraying a fine mist
Robots are being trialled to see how effective they can be in disinfecting items and public areas in the fight against coronavirus.
The University of Leeds is using robots to help sanitise parts of the city centre and Leeds Bradford Airport.
Meanwhile, an engineering firm is working with a supermarket chain to trial an automatic trolley wash.
The schemes aim to reduc…
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