PGIMER develops low cost automated robotic trolley for COVID-19 patients, IT News, ET CIO

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In order to minimise healthcare workers’ contact with infected patients and contaminated surroundings, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has developed a state-of-the art low-cost automated robotic trolley for COVID patients.

Acronymed as DOOT (Delivery, Observance and an Orchestrated Telecommunicator) this robotic device was designed and developed by two resident doctors from the Department of Hospital Administration, Dr. Pranay Mahajan and Dr. Shailesh Gahukar.

Prof. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER lauded Dr. Pranay Mahajan and Dr. Shailesh Gahukar for their commendable initiative and stated: “The health and safety of our frontline corona warriors is always our utmost concern as they are putting their own lives at risk to save the lives of others. This robotic device is PGIMER’s step forward in the direction of self reliance and safety. By delivering medicines and food among patients in the isolation wards wherein the chances of getting infected with the virus are maximum for the healthcare workers, this automated trolley will help in reducing their interaction with COVID-19 patients to a great extent.”

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