Singapore trials nose-jabbing robot for COVID-19 tests
After unveiling robots that disinfect and scold people into social distancing, Singapore is now unleashing one to reach inside people's heads to swab the deepest recesses of their nasal cavities.
Dubbed the SwabBot, the automated testing device is the new addition to the family of virus-fighting droids helping address Singapore's labor shortages linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was developed by clinicians from the National Cancer Centre, Singapore General Hospital and Duke-NUS Medical School, to help automate nasal swabbing, therefore reducing the need for and protecting the health of healthcare workers.
