Chinese researchers have developed a robot designed to help doctors treat the new coronavirus and other highly contagious diseases. The machine has a long robotic arm attached to a base with wheels. It can perform some of the same medical tasks as doctors. For example, the device can perform ultrasounds, collect fluid samples from a person’s mouth and listen to sounds made by a patient’s organs. Cameras record the robot’s activities, which are controlled remotely so doctors can avoid coming in close contact with infected patients. Doctors and other medical workers can operate the machine from a nearby room, or from much farther away.
What was the purpose of the robot in this article?
To allow doctors more free time during their work day
To allow patients to avoid doctors with poor bed-side manner
To allow hospitals to avoid hiring more doctors
To allow doctors to work remotely to avoid infectious disease
The robot featured in this article has a long arm
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tray table
carriage
wheel