Robot nurse with a human-like face perform coronavirus tests and reminds patients to wear a mask

A young Egyptian engineer has invented a remote-control robot that can take patient's temperature, test for COVID-19 and even reprimand those not wearing a mask. With a human-like face and robotic arms, 'Cira-03' is capable of drawing blood and performing EKGs and x-rays, then display test results on a screen on its chest. Cira-03 tests patients for coronavirus by cupping their chin and then extending an arm with a swab into their mouth. While the goal was to limit exposure of healthcare workers, El-Komy also wanted to put patients at ease in a harrowing situation. 'I tried to make the robot seem more human, so that the patient doesn't fear it,' El-Komy said.