# Disinfecting Retail Robots The Badger UV Disinfect Robot Boosts Store Cleanliness By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-03 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disinfect-robot References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210202005151/en) Badger UV Disinfect Robot by [Badger Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badger-technologies-digital-teammate) was created to improve the health and safety of retail and grocery stores, as it uses advanced UV-C technology to tackle pathogens. The autonomous robot is useful for decontaminating 40,000 square feet in about two hours and combating high-risk pathogens. According to the company, "Early testing of the new Badger Technologies autonomous robot with UVDI’s 254nm UV-C technology indicates 99% and greater inactivation of coronaviruses, E.coli, Salmonella enterica and Influenza A." The self-navigating robot offers a simple way to bring more peace of mind to essential spaces with a high amount of activity and surfaces that have the potential to be contaminated. As well as being a solution that's relevant to the current times, the robot has the potential to support a variety of public settings going forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **UV-C Disinfecting Robots:** The increasing demand for robotic disinfectants in public spaces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies specializing in the development of this technology. - **Autonomous Cleaning Systems:** The use of AI-powered robots for cleaning spaces offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cleaning services. - **Pathogen-targeting Technology:** The innovation in pathogen-targeting technology, such as the use of UV-C light, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to create new products for controlling the spread of germs in public spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retail businesses can benefit from adopting UV-C disinfecting robots to ensure a clean and safe environment for customers and employees. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can improve their cleaning protocols and maintain the safety of guests and staff by implementing autonomous cleaning systems. - **Healthcare:** Hospitals and medical facilities can benefit from developing or adopting pathogen-targeting technology to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and protect healthcare workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sanitizing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bona-bv351aa.md) - [Roving Air Purifier Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbot-z1.md) - [Bacteria-Eradicating Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-sweeva.md) - [Air-Purifying Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalorik-huvi-robot-vacuum-r1.md) - [Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-robot-bed.md) - [AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvceed.md) - [Self-Sterilizing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narwal-freo-z10-ultra.md) - [Touchless Disinfection Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-led-disinfection-light.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md)