THE MIDDLE COUNTRY — Technology is being called up to duty as you-know-where continues to deal with its little situation.<br /><br />According to Pear Video, officials in the Shanxi city of Taiyuan have dispatched a couple of remote controlled mini tanks to spray a bunch of disinfectant in the streets—which apparently keeps the road from catching a case of the sniffles. <br />Community workers say the mini tanks had originally been used to spray pesticides in the orchards before they got the repurposing call.<br />Sure, the tiny tanks can roll around down the streets, but they can also climb up onto the sidewalk and make sure the walkways also stay in good health. <br />Each tank can carry 400 liters of disinfectant spray. <br />Officials say the little guys can cover a lot more of the city than just hoofing it. <br />Here's the thing. It probably makes a lot more sense to be disinfecting inside homes and apartments, rather than outside. <br /><br />But then of course, you don't get the nice photo op to show the people you're doing everything you possibly can to keep them safe.
