Robots To Kill Ebola? By Madelie Ibarra Period 2

In San Antonio, Texas, a robot has been developed that kills bacteria and viruses from surfaces. The robots name is "Little Moe" and has been developed by Xenex, which produces equipment for hospitals across the nation. To be able to do his job, Little Moe is to be put into a room where he can flash a powerful UV light 1.5 times per second, zapping any bacteria or virus on exposed surfaces. Ever since its recent debut after the Ebola scare, more than 250 hospitals have taken in the new technology in hopes of reducing the spread of any sort of malady.  "And what our customers have seen and reported in the medical literature is reduction in these infections in the rate of up to 50 percent," says Mark Stibich, PH.D representing Xenex.
This new technology in light of the Ebola scare is a great way to ease some peoples nerves about contracting any disease. The only problem is that these devices are only implemented in hospitals, not in everyday areas such as stores and schools. The treat for getting Ebola is not as big of a threat here as it is in Africa, but the fact that is found its way into our country is what scares people the most. Everyday there seems to be more and more news about this virus, and I think that the mass of information going around can help us all prevent a horrific outbreak like the Swine Flu or Smallpox were.

Source: http://www.kens5.com/story/news/local/2014/10/01/ebola-killing-robot/16566949/?hpt=us_bn8