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As we all opt for contactless deliveries and payments in the age of coronavirus, restaurants are opting for robot employees to help minimize the risk of infection. In this episode, we discuss a reopened Dutch restaurant that is using robots to implement social distancing by serving and seating customers. We also talk about Zoom looking to use a security service developed by Google to warn users be...

A medical group in the UAE is preparing to introduce a face covering device, similar to a helmet, to prevent infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19). In this episode, we discuss the features of this device. We also talk about Facebook launching a video chat and messaging application in the UAE for children called Messenger Kids. We share a few tips on what you can do to give your mind a digital...

A new device that can be used on sample from COVID-19 test nasal swabs and saliva samples is currently being developed to increase the amount of testing in the UAE. In this episode, we discuss the features of the device and the speed of the results it generates. We also talk about a face mask that can be worn underwater to help us practice all the precautionary measures during our time in the pool...

Necessity is the mother of all inventions. In this episode, we get a chance to speak to one of the youngest Emirati women innovators and the first-place winner in the Robot Olympics in the UAE, Fatima Al Kaabi. During her quarantine period at home, Fatima invented a miniature smart sanitization gate using recyclable materials that are available in the majority of homes under a 500 Dhs budget. She...

On Wednesday, star gazers in the UAE will be able to experience a glimpse of the experience that the first Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri had. In this episode, we discuss the International Space Station being visible in the skies of the UAE and the timings that citizens will be able to witness it. We also talk about China launching a new phone that can allow us to check our body temperature i...

Apart from being cost-effective and sustainable, 3D printing allows doctors to work faster. In this episode, we discuss the collaboration between NYU Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Healthcare to create 3D printed N-95 masks that are more sustainable. We also talk about gadgets that can help keep you safe from contracting the COVID-19 virus as we return back to our offices. Moreover, we share with you how...

In just eight weeks, UAE researchers have built a mechanical ventilator prototype to address the individual needs of COVID-19 patients. In this episode, we discuss the features of the ventilator. We also talk about the reopening of Apple stores in the UAE and the precautionary measures that they will be adopting to ensure the safety of all shoppers. If you've ever wished for a way to tell your fri...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many celebrations on hold. In this episode, we discuss how a university in the UAE is celebrating its graduates in a creative way through the help of drones. We also talk about the introduction of smart bands in the UAE to monitor patients in self-isolation and how you can delete old Facebook posts without deleting Facebook. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

Are you wearing your blue surgical mask or N95 mask while dreaming of a smart mask that won't feel too constricting? In this episode, we discuss the wearable smart purifier mask that delivers purified air to your lungs. We also talk about robot waiters reminding customers to practice social distancing while serving them. We discuss the 1Point5 application that was created by the United Nations to...

If you’re planning to fly out of the UAE any time soon, you can get set for a decidedly sanitised getaway. In this episode, we talk about the new vending machines filled with personal protection equipment that have been installed in Dubai International Airport for travellers to buy on demand. We also discuss the UAE PASS application that allows you to get more than 5,000 government services done i...

Three fighters with big bright blue eyes are part of the treatment team at Rawanda's COVID-19 treatment facility but they are no ordinary healthcare workers, they are robots! In this episode, we discuss the different roles that these robots are carrying out from taking temperatures to monitoring patients. We also talk about SpaceX blasting into a new era of space flight with their historic launch...

A robot capable of carrying out coronavirus swabs without the need for a human nurse on hand is being developed in Denmark. In this episode, we discuss how robots are being increasingly relied on in the age of corona. We also talk about Emirates Airlines warning us against falling for phishing email attacks and how Google has launched a new website that can educate us about the different types of...

Unlike Twitter and Facebook, Google will not allow its employees to work from home forever. The tech giant has set July 6 the date for its employees to return to office in a gradual. In this episode, we discuss the reason behind their decision. We also talk about Google’s smart keyboard application for phones and tablets and the COVID-19 contact tracing application in the UAE, Al Hosn. Listen to #...

A rapid Covid-19 test that uses a laser to detect changes in the blood could identify carriers before they become infectious to others. In this episode, we discuss the features of this test and how it works. We also talk about a robot barista that takes orders, makes coffee, and delivers drinks to customers in South Korea to help with social distancing. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning...

In this episode, we discuss Facebook launching its Shops, an e-commerce platform that is likely to compete with industry giants such as Amazon, Alibaba and eBay. We also talk about London doctors using augmented reality goggles to treat coronavirus patients and Dubai Police launching a new game to raise awareness against COVID-19. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.0...

In this episode, we talk about the first driverless car in Al Zahia that has been traversing the community offering free sanitising products including face masks, gloves, and hand sanitiser to help preserve the health and safety of residents. We also discuss Microsoft's new Cloud for healthcare that lets doctors schedule telemedicine visits in Teams and a remotely controlled face mask that can be...

UAE police have announced that mobile phones are a pathway for coronavirus transmission. In this episode, we discuss how you can disinfect your phone safely with an alcohol-based sanitizer. We also talk about an Emirati man who invented a smart sanitization gate that operates using solar power and Moxie the robot that can have conversations with kids to help them learn. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in...

As the coronavirus outbreak continues around the world, robots are being used to disinfect, take temperatures, and even prepare food. In this episode, we discuss how Pepper the robot is being used as a greeter and to ease loneliness among mild COVID-19 cases in Japan. We also talk about Harvard and MIT researchers developing a face mask that lights up when it detects the coronavirus and Apple’s lo...

Will working from home become the new norm? In this episode, we discuss how Twitter, which was one of the early adopters of remote working model amid Covid-19 crisis, will now allow its employees to work from home “forever”. On the other hand, we also talk about how Apple employees are expected to start returning to the company’s offices soon even as other tech giants are letting staff continue wo...

Too many fake COVID-19 claims on Twitter? In this episode, we discuss how Twitter is trying to fight misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic shared on the site. We also talk about a new online coffee store that is launching in the UAE with a virtual barista and how WhatsApp for web will now integrate with Messenger Room. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM...

There are big changes coming to the future of work but how will it affect you? In this episode, the Founder of Future Talk Omar Al Busaidy joins us to share his vision on the future of work post COVID-19. He tells us about the digital skills that employees are having to develop during this pandemic and the key technology trends that the pandemic has accelerated such as digital payments, tele-healt...

Schools across the UAE are preparing for e-learning to continue in September and potentially into next year. In this episode, we discuss the different scenarios that schools are planning for and how assessment might change post COVID-19. We also talk about a delivery startup that is testing out robots for contactless delivery. We also share the tips of an astronaut on how to survive isolation. Lis...

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections politely asks joggers to stay apart. In this episode, we discuss the role of Spot in the fight against COVID-19. We also talk about Google and Facebook allowing most employees to work from home till year-end and an Emirati inventor who is trialing a COVID-19-fighting robot to sterilize ho...

The first-of-its-kind smart police patrol that has five high-tech cameras and a drone was launched by Sharjah Police. In this episode, First Lieutenant and Head of Excellence Awards Branch Abdalla Reyad Aylan and Lieutenant Ibrahim Obaid Bukhatir join us to explain the technology used in the patrol and the types of data that are being sent from the car to the police operation room. They also tell...

In this episode, we discuss how China is deploying smart glasses in the fight against COVID-19. Equipped with an infrared sensor and a camera, these glasses can allow the wearer to "see" peoples’ temperatures. We also talk about Apple and Google showing what their contact tracing system could look like and a 'human uber' that lets you pay someone to live your life for you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...