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Germii’s article posits that the ‘Whiz’ cleaning robot is able to increase public cleanliness while improving workflow efficiency. Repetitive, laborious manual tasks are now taken over by cleaning robots, while cleaners are sent for courses, where they learn to operate such technology productively (GERMii, 2021). With UV-C sterilization technology, Whiz is not only able to kill viruses and germs on floors, but also able to eliminate harmful airborne pathogens with HEPA filters and UVC light (Softbank Robotics, n.d.). However, there is still the need for thorough scrutiny of operating such machinery. It is crucial that guidelines and precautions are set when using cleaning robots. Excessive cleaning and poor regulation of cleaning chemicals used may cause respiratory disease and irritation due to prolonged exposure to the chemicals (GERMii, 2021). While there is still the need for human oversight, features of autonomous robots such as AI, UVC technology, sensors and cameras have l...