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Qatar University develops dual-purpose robot for the COVID-19 era
Engineers in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department at Qatar University have created a robot capable of delivering food and medications to COVID-19 patients while also disinfecting the air and surfaces.
UVC irradiation shown to deactivate coronavirus on surfaces
Researchers have completed the first study documenting the utility of 222 nm far-ultraviolet light (UVC) in deactivating SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, on surfaces.
Video: Lab-grown intestinal organoids mimic human gut
A mini intestine on a chip closely assumes the morphology and cellular composition of the small intestine.
Microfluidic device could dampen demand for animal-based testing
A bone-on-a-chip device containing mini scaffolding can be used to grow human bone tissue in the laboratory.
Watch: Paper microneedle patch provides painless glucose monitoring
The biodegradable device is a microneedle array with height of approximately 840 µm prepared on paper.
Video: Antibacterial graphene face mask also deactivates coronavirus
A reusable face mask engineered with laser-induced graphene can kill bacteria and has demonstrated potential in deactivating two types of coronavirus.
New patient transport system developed for military personnel infected with COVID-19
A containment chamber for the safe transport of patients with infectious diseases like the coronavirus is now available at Travis Air Force Base in California.
Aalto University develops an antimicrobial surface tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19
A laboratory technician from Finland’s Aalto University’s Design Factory has created a tool that lets users avoid contact with surfaces in public places amid the coronavirus pandemic.
How does a diabetes-monitoring glucose sensor work?
Continuous glucose monitoring helps to monitor random blood glucose concentrations, also referred to as blood sugar levels, for 24 hours.
Virus-killing pen created by German manufacturer
A German pen manufacturer has developed what it calls the world’s first virus-killing ballpoint pen.
Watch: Wearable ozone patch treats chronic wounds
A breathable patch combined with a small, belt-worn battery powered ozone-generating device forms a portable wound treatment system.
Study: Face shields, masks with valves not as effective against COVID-19 as standard masks
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have determined that face shields and masks outfitted with exhalation valves are less effective at preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus than high quality cloth and surgical masks.
Watch: Rapid COVID-19 assay is also portable
A rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a portable instrument for reading results with a smartphone in 30 minutes could enable point-of-care diagnosis without laboratory equipment.
Watch the 3D printing of an aortic valve model
A new multi-material method for 3D printing lifelike aortic valve models promises to mimic the exact look and feel of aortic valve tissue components and to improve patient outcomes.
MIT develops robot for contactless patient interface amid pandemic
To protect healthcare workers from possible exposure to COVID-19, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brigham and Women's Hospital enabled a robot from Boston Dynamics to contactlessly take a patient’s vital signs.
Watch: Rapid diagnostic targets Lassa and Ebola viruses
The low-cost test can be tailored to identify specific viruses from certain regions and requires only a simple heat block and basic supplies to operate.
Watch: GI tract coating engineered to deliver drugs, block glucose
A synthetic film engineered at MIT temporarily coats the small intestine to streamline targeted drug delivery, prevent glucose absorption or enhance digestive processes.
Clean steam generator improves hospital sterilization processes
The system reduces the risk of wet packs and offers a solution for high-quality steam dryness in hospital sterilization processes.
New mask features fans, HEPA filters
Tech giant LG Electronics has developed an air purifying face mask for the coronavirus era.
10 robots ready to join the human workforce
Joining the human workforce ranks are robots acting as teachers, servers, surgeons, nurses, cooks, caregivers, police officers and more. Following is a list of just a few job titles with robots poised to take over tasks.