Egyptian engineer designs robot to help test COVID-19(1/4)

The undated photo shows Egyptian engineer Mahmoud El Komy (R) and a robot he has designed. The robot can take coronavirus test samples from patients by remote control, which will reduce possible contacts with suspected COVID-19 cases. It can also take the PCR swab perfectly, measure body temperatures, recognize faces and dispense healthcare advice as well. (Photo/Agencies)

A remote-controlled robot conducts a throat swab test for an Egyptian boy. An Egyptian engineer has built the robot that can?conduct throat swab tests for patients and reduce possible contacts with suspected COVID-19 cases. The robot can also take the PCR swab perfectly, measure body temperatures, recognize faces and dispense healthcare advice as well. (Photo/Agencies)

A remote-controlled robot shows the body temperature it takes on its screen. An Egyptian engineer has built the robot that can?conduct throat swab tests for patients and reduce possible contacts with suspected COVID-19 cases. The robot can also take the PCR swab perfectly, measure body temperatures, recognize faces and dispense healthcare advice as well. (Photo/Agencies)

The undated photo shows?a robot that can examines COVID-19 Patients. The robot can take coronavirus test samples from patients by remote control, which will reduce possible contacts with suspected COVID-19 cases. It can also take the PCR swab perfectly, measure body temperatures, recognize faces and dispense healthcare advice as well. (Photo/Agencies)