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Insights and stories on UVC LED disinfection, XR hygiene and the future of immersive technology.
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How UVC Cleaning Devices Can Help Manufacturers Avoid Costly Shutdowns
For the past few years, most manufacturing businesses have had to shut down multiple times because of COVID-19 outbreaks. One reason for the closures was infection prevention, but another common issue has been staff absences due to illness. Businesses that want to...
Decontamination of VR headsets at Scale
VR headsets have endless uses in the education, healthcare, and government sectors. As these high-tech devices become universally used, it's essential to have an appropriate hygiene plan established. Improperly performed VR headset cleaning and decontamination can...
Location Based Entertainment Sanitization
The arcade is making a comeback, but not with pinball machines and fighting games. The VR arcade is on the rise as the price of consumer-level virtual reality equipment continues to fall. Nevertheless, these headsets are still beyond many consumers' budgets, which...
VR in the Classroom: How to Develop an Effective Sanitation Plan for Shared Devices
In recent years, a significant number of educational institutions have started using VR headsets to increase the efficiency of training. With the help of VR, students can experience a wide range of environments and events without having to travel. However, headsets...
“Wiping Down” Shared VR Devices Isn’t Working: Why UV Light Is Faster, Cheaper, and Better
In the past five years, countless businesses around the globe have started using VR devices to train their employees, perform their work faster and more efficiently, or provide customers with a better experience. However, sharing the headsets became a concern during...
Minimizing Contamination Risk on Class VR Devices in Your School
ClassVR technology allows students to experience artificial reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) under the guidance of their educator. Students may benefit from technology in the classroom, but institutions are pressured to ensure that these novel curriculum upgrades...
UV Light Can Keep Shared VR CAVE Headsets From Becoming a Contamination Liability
VR CAVE systems offer infinite possibilities for research and employee training in multiple sectors. However, for this technology to benefit companies, care will need to be taken to prevent the spread of disease via the device's eyewear and headsets. UV cleaner boxes...
Microsoft’s HoloLens Is Becoming More Common in Classrooms: Here’s How to Keep It Clean
Educators are utilizing the Microsoft HoloLens to teach complex concepts and allow students to learn in 3D. The use of mixed reality devices in the higher education space is expected to increase as the devices reduce operating costs, work hours, and lesson time. The...
Elementary Schools With Shared Toys and Devices Can Reduce Contamination Risk With CleanBox OmniClean
Any elementary school teacher can attest to the difficulty of preventing illness from spreading in the classroom. Shared toys and electronic devices are frequently vectors for pathogens. Even the most dedicated teacher will be unable to maintain hygiene standards...
Protect Patients and Staff While Using VR Caregiving Devices
VR technology is transforming telehealth offerings by allowing patients to receive personalized care without traveling. Devices like the Pico headset enable physicians to offer improved care in a hospital setting and the patient's home. While the possibilities for...
Cleanbox vs. Wipes for Disinfection: A Financial Comparison
As VR and AR headsets become fixtures in the classroom and the workplace, it's time to take a critical look at the most efficient and cost-effective method of cleaning shared electronics. Although wipes may have become popular during the coronavirus pandemic, they are...
K12 Schools Need a Modern, Standardized Approach to Decontamination
Maintaining a sanitary classroom environment was a struggle even before the Coronavirus pandemic. Whenever individuals, particularly children, are crowded together in an indoor space, the risk of virus spread is a serious concern. It's time to implement consistent...











