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| Robots and drones on the virus frontline Robots are being deployed to areas hardest hit by the virus to reduce the risk of human contact in the ongoing battle. Photo: Dai Qian / SHINE |
Then he called engineers to a meeting to discuss upgrading robots for use in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The high-tech industry, particularly in robotics, the cloud and 5G, has been a key force in China’s efforts in fighting the novel coronavirus.
Like He, founder of Shanghai-based DG intelligence, many in the industry have been working overtime since the epidemic broke, wondering how they could contribute to the battle and, later, how the epidemic might affect their companies.
“This emergent scenario of the virus outbreak created new demands for contactless initiatives where our drones and robots can be quickly revised and applied,” He told Shanghai Daily, adding that the company had been revising its models for the outbreak regardless of cost...
One reason DG’s CEO He could quickly deliver his drones and robots was that they were initially designed for scenarios too dangerous or mundane for humans, such as firefighting, explosions, inspection of vast oil fields, and diagnosis of oil pipes. They have also been designed to multitask with cameras, equipment and speakers easily attached.
“The virus outbreak is essentially blocking physical contact and communications, where our devices are a natural fit,” He said.
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Source: SHINE
