RESUMEN
The world was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, and recovery is likely to be a long process. Robots have long been heralded to take on dangerous, dull, and dirty jobs, often in environments that are unsuitable for humans. Could robots be used to fight future pandemics? We review the fundamental requirements for robotics for infectious disease management and outline how robotic technologies can be used in different scenarios, including disease prevention and monitoring, clinical care, laboratory automation, logistics, and maintenance of socioeconomic activities. We also address some of the open challenges for developing advanced robots that are application oriented, reliable, safe, and rapidly deployable when needed. Last, we look at the ethical use of robots and call for globally sustained efforts in order for robots to be ready for future outbreaks.
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Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/tendencias , Enfermedades Transmisibles , Robótica/tendencias , COVID-19/prevención & control , Enfermedades Transmisibles/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Transmisibles/terapia , Desinfección/tendencias , Humanos , Aprendizaje Automático , Pandemias/prevención & control , Tecnología de Sensores Remotos/tendencias , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Robotizados/tendencias , Robótica/instrumentación , SARS-CoV-2 , Interfaz Usuario-ComputadorRESUMEN
In a time of upheaval, robotics has an opportunity to offer long-term solutions and radical change.
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COVID-19 , Enfermedades Transmisibles , Robótica , Humanos , Salud Pública , SARS-CoV-2RESUMEN
COVID-19 may drive sustained research in robotics to address risks of infectious diseases.