The Robot Will See You Now

Abstract

Robots have long helped humans by doing tasks that are too dangerous, too difficult, and too dull. That is why they proved indispensable in the automotive and other industries. Over the past decade, engineers have also built smarter robots that can orient in place, avoid obstacles, follow voice commands and make decisions. Some of these intelligent robots proved invaluable in natural and man-made disasters. Now, roboticists are realizing another convenient attribute of robotic systems—they are impervious to disease outbreaks. This article looks at how robots are being used to combat COVID-19.