VOICED : Tailandia lanza al robot medico Ninja para luchar contra el nuevo coronavirus

Ninja is a medical robot designed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. Initially created to assist stroke patients, it has been repurposed to help detect COVID-19 cases, manage patients, and protect hospital staff. The robot, costing between $3,000 and $9,000, is equipped with 4G technology to monitor symptoms, facilitate videoconferencing, and soon deliver food and medicine, as well as disinfect rooms.

What is the primary role of the Ninja robot in hospitals?

• To manage hospital finances

• To perform surgeries

• To entertain patients

• To detect COVID-19 cases and assist patients

What was the original purpose of the robots before being repurposed for the pandemic?

• To clean hospital rooms

• To manage hospital inventory

• To help stroke patients

• To assist in surgeries

What technology do the robots use to facilitate communication?

• 5G

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

• 4G

What future capability will the robots have in terms of patient care?

• Performing surgeries

• Conducting diagnostic tests

• Delivering food and medicine

• Providing entertainment

What additional task will the robots be able to perform in the future?

• Administering vaccines

• Disinfecting rooms

• Operating medical equipment

• Scheduling appointments