Identity card in hand, a passerby is checked ... by a police robot. Several have been circulating in the streets of Tunis since early April. Their goal: to enforce the containment imposed by the government since March 22. These cameras equipped are controlled remotely by police officers from a command center. They can interact with passers-by without being in contact with them. Originally, these P-Guard robots, manufactured by a Tunisian company, are used for corporate security. They are worth between 100,000 and 130,000 euros each. The company that builds them should also provide Tunisian hospitals with robots to sort patients according to their symptoms.

In Italy, a hospital in Lombardy already uses robots to replace doctors and nurses in certain tasks. "The robot helps us to monitor certain clinical parameters of the patient, explains doctor Francesco Dentali, director of intensive care at Circolo hospital in Varese. For example the heart rate, respiratory rate, saturation, blood pressure and also the mechanical aspects of breathing. These tireless robots allow healthcare staff to communicate and interact with patients with Covid-19 remotely. This technology therefore limits the risk of infection of staff and reduces the use It also saves time, but doctors do not give up on physical consultations, because human relationships remain fundamental for patients.

In Thailand, "Ninjas" robots detect cases of coronavirus. Originally, they were developed to assist in the care of patients who have suffered a stroke. Equipped with 4G, they can take the temperature of a suspect case, monitor the development of symptoms. But also allow hospital staff and patients to correspond by videoconference. They should soon be used to disinfect patient rooms.

In Germany, the robot "Pepper" installed in a supermarket does prevention. It reminds customers to maintain a safe distance between them. He also asked them not to do compulsive shopping for stocks and to show solidarity.

In India, at the entrance to administrative premises, robots distribute hydro-alcoholic gel and masks to visitors. They also serve to inform people about the coronavirus. In the Chennai region, other robots are currently being tested. They should soon be used to bring food and medicine to Covid-19 patients in isolation.

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