Pandemic boosts demand for cleaning robots in Hong Kong’s shopping malls, offices and hotels

Their makers say they offer much-needed confidence to shoppers whose awareness of the importance of hygiene has been piqued by the pandemic. A recent survey found most Hongkongers would rather see robots disinfecting public spaces than humans. — SCMP

The sight of a cleaning robot quietly going about its business is becoming more common in Hong Kong’s shopping malls, offices and hotels.

The makers of the machines say they offer much-needed confidence to shoppers and hotel guests whose awareness of the importance of impeccable hygiene has been piqued by the pandemic. A recent survey by Ipsos suggested they are correct.