Hooman Samani (EDT) Robotics for Pandemics

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Robotics for Pandemics explores various applications of robots for current global issues such as pandemics and how robotic solutions could combat the virus.Key FeaturesProposes to employ robots to improve the treatment of patients and leverage the load of the medical systemDemonstrates the concept of various robotics in healthcare telepresence, rehabilitation, therapy and delivery robots to accommodate social distancingExplores social robot aesthetics and how social interaction and embodied experiences could be useful during social isolationIncludes anecdotes from applications used during the COVID-19 pandemicThis will be a valuable reference to professionals, academics and researchers in the field of robotics.