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Coronavirus live updates: How AI, drones are helping you fight against the novel coronavirus

Emerging technologies like artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones are playing a huge role in the fight against the deadly coronavirus. Read to know how these technologies are being implemented to contain the spread of this deadly virus.

By: Longjam Dineshwori   | | Updated: March 18, 2020 11:38 am
Tags: Artificial Intelligence  Coronavirus  coronavirus outbreak  
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Our fight against the novel coronavirus is enhanced by artificial intelligence. ©Shutterstock.

Advancement in medical technology has led to better diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, saving millions of lives every day. With the new novel coronavirus spreading in an alarming rate, scientists across the globe are scratching their heads to find the cure. While the world awaits its cure and prevention, emerging technologies based on artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones are making great contribution in this fight against coronavirus. Also Read - 23-year-old MBBS student dies of COVID after the first dose of vaccination

AI-enabled technology helps scan thousands of medical images in minutes, track the spread of cornavirus, disinfecting hospitals, delivering supplies and much more. In Singapore and China, robots and drones are doing it all while South Korea is spotting  potential carriers of the novel coronavirus by tracking people’s movement through the location data of smartphones. Vietnam and many South Asian countries are also using location data through mobile apps. While this infringes upon people’s right to privacy and data protection and raises the apprehension of this practice continuing even after the coronavirus situation normalises, the necessity of technology at this hour of crisis cannot be be overruled. Also Read - Man dies minutes after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi district



Now, let’s take a look at how these technologies are helping in containing the COVID-19 outbreak. Also Read - COVID-19 vaccine for variants: Pfizer, Moderna test a third ‘booster’ dose for efficacy

AI helping speed up screening process 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping identify disease outbreaks as well as predict their nature of spread.

A Canadian tech startup first started using AI and machine learning to detect the coronavirus outbreak. They used AI algorithm to analyse multiple sources such as news reports, social media platforms and government documents to predict the outbreak.

Another AI developer launched a coronavirus AI solution in China in January that help clinicians detect and monitor the disease more effectively. The AI solution helps speed up the CT diagnosis.  These AI tools especially helpful in screening out suspected Coronavirus-infected patients in areas with limited medical resources.

Autonomous sterilization robots

Thanks to autonomous sterilization robots, many hospitals are able to sterilize the quarantined wards without human intervention. Thus, these robots are play huge role in containing the coronavirus infections. Such disinfection robots are deployed across major hospitals in Wuhan to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Drones used for delivering medical supplies

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, drones have become the safest means to transport medical supplies in COVID-19 hit areas. An AI startup based in Singapore launched the first drones to deliver medical supplies between a hospital and a disease control centre in Zhejiang, one of the most severely coronavirus hit provinces in China.

Chatbots update travellers about novel coronavirus outbreak

Chatbots are keeping travellers updated about the coronavirus outbreak by providing real-time information of epidemic. In addition, chatbots like “Bebot” provide answers to queries on coronavirus such as symptoms, preventative measures and treatment procedures.

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Published : March 18, 2020 11:20 am | Updated:March 18, 2020 11:38 am
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