TECHNOLOGY
Robot built for Japan's ageing workforce finds coronavirus role
17:10 June 09, 2020 Reuters
Mira Robotics developed its 'ugo' robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight against the outbreak, the company's CEO said. The latest feature of the remote-controlled or so-called avatar robot is a hand attachment that uses ultraviolet light to kill viruses on door handles.