Tanjore based SASTRA University has developed new robots for the treatment of patients in corona ward. These robots are set to be helpful in providing medicines, food and clothing to the patients. Each robot is worth around ₹1.5 lakhs, weighs around 3.2 kilograms and is designed to run up to one and a half kilometers.
Two robots were first delivered to the Madurai Government Hospital. The inaugural event was held at the Madurai Hospital on May 14. TN Minister RB Udayakumar who was the special guest at the event inaugurated these 2 robots as reported by Tamil daily Maalaimalar. Subsequently, a total of 20 robots have now been delivered to Government hospitals in Chennai, Tanjore, Trichy, Theni and Tirunelveli.
@SastraUniv delivers the last 5 of 20 medical supply robots to TNGovt Hospital at Omandurar Estate. Donated 20 Robots to TNGHs at Chennai,Thanjvur,Trichy, Madurai,Theni &Tirnlvli. EachRobot costs around Rs1.5L. @CMOTamilNadu @OfficeOfOPS @Vijayabaskarofl @DrBeelaIAS @DrRPNishank pic.twitter.com/q6hnX4tqxm
— S.Vaidhyasubramaniam (@SVaidhyasubrama) May 22, 2020
Each robot is capable of carrying food items up to 15 kg. The cameras in robots can talk to patients and send information to the medical department. Similarly, doctors and nurses can convey the message to the patient by verbally telling the robot what they want to say to the patients.