How Robots Can Help With Our Healthcare Labor Needs

Telehealth was one of the most immediate shifts in healthcare following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online doctors' appointments and virtual therapy allow millions to safely get the care they need. With robots, telehealth technology can service countless other care needs, even surgery. Studies have identified robots as key instruments in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the first identified COVID-19 patient in the U.S. was attended to by a remotely controlled robot that could complete checkups on the patient without breaking medical isolation.