Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Article "Face masks that can diagnose COVID-19"

by Wyss Institute
June 29, 2021

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Automated COVID-19 testing, courtesy of Wilder Systems

Apr 23, 2021

Texas-based aerospace robotics company, Wilder Systems, enhanced their existing automation capabilities to aid in the fight against Covid-19.

Their recent development of a robotic testing system is both increasing capacity for Covid-19 testing and delivering faster results to individuals.

The system conducts saliva-based PCR tests, which is considered the gold standard for COVID testing. Based on a protocol developed by Yale and authorized by the FDA, the system does not need additional approvals.

Wilder Systems’ goal was to use existing PCR technology to solve the problem of labor shortages to operate testing equipment.

Automating several steps of Covid-19 testing has resulted in a compact, easy to deploy system that can run batches of tests with minimal human interaction.

This flexible, modular system can run up to 2,000 test samples per day, and can be deployed anywhere where standard electric power is available. The FANUC CRX-10iA Cobot can safely work alongside people, and does not require any safety fencing.

Custom software controls and connects the FANUC CRX-10iA Cobot with the automated liquid handling machines and all other related processes. Results can be delivered instantly after lab sign-off to patients via email or through a secure portal.

arminstitute.org/projects/robotic-covid-19-testing

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Did Artificial Intelligence help us fight COVID?

Sep 15, 2021

At the beginning of the pandemic, there was a lot of excitement around the use of machine learning to fight COVID. But now that we're 18 months into it, did AI actually help?