Key Applications of State-of-the-Art Technologies to Mitigate and Eliminate COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 has stunned the global economy and threatened human life. Due to rapidly emerging fatalities and enormous cases appearing every day, researchers across the globe are producing significant contributions to mitigate this pandemic. Besides the race for discovering a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19, there is utmost focus on flattening the curve by undertaking appropriate measures. The remarkable role of frontline medical practitioners, who are eagerly treating the affected people will be penned in the history books. The efforts of scientists and technologists will be remembered for their extraordinary contributions to assist healthcare professionals and governments in mitigating the threats of COVID-19. Leading technology firms have formed consortiums and research groups, which provide funding and free access to supercomputers for solving complex computational problems to eliminate COVID-19. In this research, we have unveiled five state-of-the-art technologies and their remarkable applications that can be used to mitigate and eliminate the problems of COVID-19. These technologies include Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Printing Technology (3DPT), Big Data Analytics (BDA), High Performance Computing (HPC) and Telecommunication Technology (TT). This research investigates the use of technology to encounter COVID-19 and aims to serve as the primary reference for promoting future research as well as developments to produce solutions for COVID-19 using AI, 3DPT, BDA, HPC and TT.

Expectations and Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals for Robot Deployment in Hospital Environments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…Mainly, reported solutions vary from the design of new robots, the adaption of existing devices for different purposes, to the implementation of commercial robotic platforms. Overall, the primary goal of those groups consists of providing efficient tools, exploiting the advantages of applying robotics or technology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic (Brohi et al, 2020). This work focuses on three main categories (see Figure 1), which mainly seek to avoid propagating the virus, support the clinical staff, and ensure clean areas for both clinicians and patients.…”