Social Distancing: Technology to the Rescue

Maria Polychronaki () and Charalampos Patrikakis
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Maria Polychronaki: University of West Attica
Charalampos Patrikakis: University of West Attica

A chapter in Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism in the COVID-19 Era, 2021, pp 95-101 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic, with the unprecedented rate of global spread, and the huge and multidimensional impact it has created, has a significant impact on the way we work and socialize. Amidst the pandemic, and with an eye on the future, Scientists and Engineers are fighting the virus spread with all technological means. In this the use of ICT can offer valuable tools in ensuring social distancing. This paper presents some characteristic cases, focusing mainly on practical and already applicable tools, both in terms of software and hardware. This paper aims to increase public awareness on cutting edge technological solutions which can assist with the CoViD-19 social distancing measures compliance both individually and collectively.

Keywords: First social distancing; Contact tracing; Coronavirus; Healthcare; Sensor technologies; Digital health technologies; Software; Artificial intelligence; Internet of things (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66154-0_11

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