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MIT researchers develop robot to disinfect Greater Boston Food Bank warehouse

In an effort to fight COVID-19, a team of researchers at MIT has developed a robot that helps disinfect the Greater Boston Food Bank warehouse. It’s safe to say it’s not your typical run-of-the-mill Roomba.