The robots will be used in monitoring patient’s vital signs including temperature, heart rate, blood, and oxygen levels and relay response to doctors and nurses remotely.
The Government of Rwanda on Tuesday launched the use of robots in the fight against COVID-19, a move aimed at reducing contact between medics and patients.
Rwanda’s Ministry of Health received 5 highr-tech robots that will be used in the management of COVID-19 in Rwanda
The robots have the capacity to screen 50-200 people per minute, deliver food & medication to patients, capture data & notify officers on duty about detected abnormalities, detecting people who are not wearing masks, among others.
Its features include facial recognition and mask wearing capabilities, alongside mobile deliveries in and out of the wards, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
The robots are produced by Zora Bots, a Belgian company specialised in robotics solutions. Each robot costs about $3,300.
The project is being run by Rwanda’s Ministry of Health in partnership with its Ministry of Information and Technology, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority
📸 and article sources : Rwanda Broadcasting Agency and Rwanda The Heart of Africa