5 Years Later: The Pandemic That Supercharged AI and Robotics
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a wave of automation that supercharged the development and adoption of technologies across industries.
Xenex
Xenex Disinfection Services, founded in 2009 and based in San Antonio, Texas, develops ultraviolet light disinfection robots used primarily in healthcare facilities. Its robots emit high-intensity pulses of xenon-based UV light to destroy bacteria, viruses, and spores on surfaces within minutes. Widely adopted in hospitals to reduce healthcare-associated infections, Xenex’s technology demonstrates the growing role of robotics and automation in improving sanitation and patient safety.