Kawasaki Heavy Industries has successfully developed a Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot, reducing the cost of detection by 80%
At present, the sampling and detection of Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus is mainly solved by manpower, which increases the risk of infection of the staff. In addition, the sampling and detection places are often different, and the improvement of detection efficiency is also restricted.
However, in response to these pain points in the detection process, the Japanese manufacturing giant has successfully developed a Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot, which not only creates conditions for the return of normal exchanges between Chinese and Japanese personnel, but may also help the global prevention and control of the epidemic.
According to the latest reports from Japanese media, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has demonstrated its Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot, which is expected to be available early next year. It is understood that the complete equipment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot includes sampling and detection. The detection robot looks like an industrial rocker arm and is assembled from multiple industrial robot parts, with a total length of about 12 meters. The inspection robot can be placed in a container or a large truck for transportation, which is very flexible.
Sampling and testing can also be completed in the container. The container can be equipped with more than ten detection robots. When the robot touches the container containing the subject's saliva, the lid of the container will automatically open, and the machine will take out the sample for analysis. The data result will be automatically uploaded to the medical institution, and then the information with the doctor's diagnosis result will be fed back to the place served by the robot.
According to reports, with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot, the results can be obtained in about 80 minutes, which is less than half the time of traditional detection methods.
At the same time, testing costs will be greatly reduced. Choosing to go to a medical institution for testing will cost 30,000 to 50,000 yen (approximately 1925 to 3210 yuan) for each test, while using the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus detection robot only costs about 10,000 yen. This is equivalent to a price reduction of up to 80%.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries also provides a service to print test results at the airport. If it is positive, it will send a special car to take the confirmed case to the hospital. This means that Japan's nucleic acid detection robot system is expected to provide convenient services for cross-border exchanges between Chinese and Japanese business personnel.
According to official sources, after the success of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Chinese representatives in Japan expressed great concern and went to visit the robot system locally. A Chinese representative said that he expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries' mature medical robot technology to be successfully put into use, and play an active role in the restoration of normal economic personnel exchanges between China and Japan on the basis of implementing epidemic prevention and control and ensuring people's safety.
Stimulated by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus, Japan's status as a robot power is further consolidated
During the epidemic, Japanese companies not only developed new crown detection robots, but also introduced various robots to meet people's actual needs.
According to a report from Kyodo News on October 26, Japanese companies have launched comfort robots including humanoid plush robots, intelligent robotic pet dogs, and cat-tail robots. These robots focus on emotional healing functions, bringing comfort and companionship to those who cannot get together with relatives and friends due to epidemic control measures.
According to the "Japan Times" report, in October this year, Japan Post launched a self-driving mail delivery robot in Tokyo to reduce personnel contact during the epidemic. The robot is equipped with built-in cameras and sensors, can carry packages weighing up to 30 kilograms, and can travel at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour, not only to avoid obstacles, but also to safely pass through busy intersections.
Japan's ability to develop a wide range of practical robots reflects the fact that Japan has a strong robot industry. It is understood that Japan is the world's largest producer of robots. For example, Japan has two seats, and about 60% of the world's industrial robots come from Japanese manufacturers. Robots produced in Japan can be used not only in manufacturing, but also in many fields such as nursing, medical treatment, infrastructure, and disaster response.
According to a report from the Japan Robot Industry Association, the Japanese robotics industry increased significantly in the second quarter of this year, with exports increasing by 13% year-on-year. It can be said that the epidemic helped Japan further consolidate its position in the world's robotics industry.