INA: INTELLIGENT NURSING ASSISTANT ROBOT FOR QUARANTINE MANAGEMENT UTILIZING HAAR CASCADE ALGORITHM AND CAGEBOT MATERIALS

Abstract

The Intelligent Nursing Assistant Robot (INA) emerged as an innovative solution with COVID straining the healthcare systems and over 180 million cases globally by April 2021. INA protects overworked and exposed staff by remotely monitoring patients in quarantine. This robot boasts features like a thermal camera for precise temperature readings and a high-definition camera for visual checks. Facial recognition aids in patient identification, while its mobile control via an Android app and Pixy camera with Arduino connection offers flexibility. Built with durable Cagebot materials, INA provides a safe and versatile tool for overwhelmed healthcare professionals during this critical time.