Robots to be part of new normal


Technology to the rescue: The robots can alert the hospitals’ control centres if reinforcement is needed at certain sites with high human traffic. — The Straits Times/ANN

WHEN you visit the Ng Teng Fong General Hospital next month, a robot will scan your SafeEntry check-in and record your temperature.

The security and concierge robot will also detect visitors and patients who are not wearing masks or following social distancing rules, and deny these non-compliant visitors entry.

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