China's new economy sees growth while helping fight against epidemic

Special: Battle Against Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus epidemic may have temporarily affected economic activities across China. However, many tech companies and internet firms are playing their parts in the fight against the epidemic and contributing to the growth of the country's economy.

Some tech companies have brought their newest medical products and services to join in the fight against the virus and many internet firms have seen strong business growth during the period.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

To aid the fight against the virus, leading software developer Neusoft developed a type of remote CT equipment in just seven days.

"The equipment can quickly diagnose using AI computing and reduce contact between medical workers and patients," said Liu Jiren, chairman of Neusoft.

Over the past few years, Neusoft has been seeking to empower the health care industry with information technology. "The epidemic has made us more determined in our business strategy and we will develop and manufacture more medical equipment deeply integrated with internet technology," Liu said.

Robots are also joining the fight to reduce cross-infection risks and improve efficiency.

Siasun, a leading robot manufacturer, has rolled out medical delivery robots and electric adjustable beds.

With advanced technologies such as laser positioning, intelligent navigation and human-computer interaction, medical delivery robots can help health workers spray disinfectants and hand out medicine to patients. The electric adjustable beds allow infected patients to eat in bed and assist them to sit up and roll over.

Siasun is also developing a robot that can replace nurses in conducting throat testing for the virus.

Siasun president Qu Daokui said apart from maintaining a leading position in industrial robots, the company will develop new products for health and elderly care to nurture new business growth drivers.