boston dynamics spot robot dog helps doctors treat COVID-19 patients

2020-09-14

from towing trucks to opening doors, the boston dynamics spot robot dog has learnt a new trick by treating COVID-19 patients. the mobile four-legged bot can now protect frontline healthcare workers by minimizing their exposure to the contagious virus. this mobile tool is especially helpful when there is a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).


all images courtesy of boston dynamics

since the beginning of march 2020, boston dynamics has been testing how their spot robot can help the fight against COVID-19. the dog bot has been on trial at the brigham and women’s hospital in massachusetts, where it has been used as a mobile telemedicine platform. it has assisted in ad-hoc environments, such as to remotely triage patients (assess the urgency of treatment) in tents and parking lots. this has helped minimize the hospital staff’s time exposed to potentially contagious patients.


Source: Tim spears. Designboom. Retrieved from https://www.designboom.com/technology/boston-dynamics-spot-robot-dog-doctors-covid-19-04-24-2020/