Whiz Gambit, the advanced 3-in-1 cleaning, disinfection, and air-purifying robot, has joined the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department to enhance health protection for visitors at all Hong Kong borders, including Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Port, Shenzhen Bay Port, Lo Wu Port, Lok Ma Chau Port, Man Kam To Port, and Custom House.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, concerns about the effectiveness of disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2 variants have risen. However, unlike vaccines that rely on recognizing specific viral proteins, disinfectants work by targeting the virus's physical structure. This means that disinfectants effective against the original SARS-CoV-2 strain remain effective against its variants.

Avalon SteriTech and SoftBank Robotics announced a joint venture focusing on the development of innovative products and technologies that strive to empower and benefit public health and well-being