2020.07.14
Autonomous robots for sure specimen collection of PCR tests (Tohoku Univ.)
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- COVID-19
- Tohoku Univ.
Research classification
- Detecting and treating infection by AI
Stages of technologies
- Idea level research based on his/her own technologies
Applied AI technologies
- Sensing and recognition of force in confined space
Robots for specimen collection of PCR tests that can insert a cotton swab with minimizing patient's pain by precicely controlling force. They can scribe surface cells without hurting mucous membrane of nasal cavity. This reseaerch will prevent infection of medical professionals, and will provide efficient tests of large quantity of suspected cases.
Laboratories, researchers, and contact address
Satoshi Tadokoro, Tadokoro Laboratory
E-mail:tadokoro[atmark]rm.is.tohoku.ac.jp
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