Working with partners such as Intel, Fivecomm, Altran and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Vodafone Business has created an intelligent autonomous robot that can help in the fight against COVID-19. Using managed autonomous car techniques, the ‘Sentinel Robot’ can identify if people have an abnormally high temperature or are following safety guidelines such wearing a face covering.

The data is sent over a 5G network and processed by a remote command centre. An operator can then manage the alarms and take the appropriate action in real-time, such as interacting with the individual using the robot’s tablet and speakers.