military-developed robots support covid-19 fight in hcm city picture 1
The robot is known as “Vibot” and is the result of a scientific research project conducted by the academy. It has been placed in charge of transporting food, medicine, necessities, and other important items to patient’s rooms.
It was first piloted in 108 Military Central Hospital in April.
The robot has also been used in COVID-19 isolation and treatment areas in Bach Mai Hospital in Ha Nam province and Bac Giang province’s General Hospital.
Following their previous success, medical robots have been transported to Ho Chi Minh City since late July.
The robot starts providing COVID-19 treatment at field hospital No. 7 in An Khanh ward of Thu Duc city from August 9.
“Vibot” also helps to transport necessities and other items from outside, bringing them to patient’s rooms. They also do other tasks such as taking trash from the rooms to garbage collection areas.
Each robot is in charge of four to five floors. They operate consecutively over one-hour periods to deliver meals to patients.
Medical robots contribute to COVID-19 prevention and control activities effectively in both hospitals and isolation areas.