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BAE Systems PLC and Kongsberg Gruppen, two major defense contractors that have entered the growing robot industry, hold a market share of over 35%. BAE Systems has developed a fully autonomous UV disinfection robot, the COVID-19 Disinfector, to sanitize healthcare facilities and other high-traffic areas. Kongsberg Gruppen, through its subsidiary Kongsberg Maritime, offers the SOFI robot, a mobile, autonomous UVC disinfection solution designed for hospitals, ships, offshore installations, and other environments requiring stringent disinfection protocols.
These defense giants are leveraging their expertise in autonomous systems and robotics to provide innovative solutions, tapping into the increasing demand for such technologies spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns over healthcare-associated infections.
Major players operating in the robot industry are: