UV lamp

Chameleons are well-known for their ability to change colors, but scientists have just discovered a new visual trick in the creature’s repertoire. Under UV light many types of chameleons have been found to fluoresce in vibrant patterns, which they may use to communicate with others of their species.

Xenex has created protocols that conform to those of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its a line of robots that use UV lamps that to decontaminate hospital rooms and protective clothing exposed to the Ebola virus.

SteriPEN Freedom is a USB-rechargeable portable UV water purifier.

The SteriShoe Shoe Sanitizer uses UV light to kill microorganisms in shoes.

The Germ Genie UV light device has been shown to effectively kill bacteria on computer keyboards.

ASUS's subsidiary AGAiT looks set to enter the domestic appliance market with the forthcoming release of the EC01 robotic vacuum cleaner

LG Electronics has released a dishwasher with an hygienic edge by incorporating a UV lamp to eradicate 99 percent of remaining bacteria after a wash cycle.