Article intro - Robotics vs. COVID-19
A recent article appeared in Acta Polytechnica on the countermeasures against COVID-19 involving robots and AI, briefly talking about medical robots as well:
Khamis et al. "Robotics and Intelligent Systems Against a Pandemic"
Abstract: "The outbreak of the novel coronavirus and its disease COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for humanity. Intelligent systems and robotics particularly are helping the fight against COVID-19 several ways. Potential technology-driven solutions in this accelerating pandemic include, but are not limited to, early detection and diagnosis, assistive robots, indoor and outdoor disinfection robots, public awareness and patrolling, contactless last-mile delivery services, micro- and nano-robotics and laboratory automation. This article sheds light on the roles robotics and automation can play in fighting this disastrous pandemic and highlights a number of potential applications to transform this challenge into opportunities. The article also highlights the ethical implications of robotics and intelligent systems during the emergency side and in the post-pandemic world."
Keywords: Service robotics at COVID-19; coronavirus response; assistive robots; lastmile delivery; laboratory automation
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