Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic caused by the novel virus SARS-CoV-2, the healthcare professionals throughout the world are at the most significant risk of infection from the treatment of infected patients. The risk is not only limited to them, people working in the service sectors who are required to go out and various other commercial institutions are also at economic risks due to the immobilization of resources and workforces. This report deals with the brief overview of the current and potential applications of robotics and automation in healthcare, education, and various industries that prove beneficial not only in the decline of transmission of COVID-19 by maintaining social distancing but also in carrying out tasks more safely and effectively. © 2021 Author(s).
Combating COVID-19: Study of robotic solutions for COVID-19