The Role of Autonomous Robots in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) as an Approach of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG9): Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in Handling the Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract

Abstract This research is aimed to discuss the implementation of Autonomous Robot as Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technology approaches in facing this current epidemic outbreak. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the current and emerging environment in which technologies has transformed the way we live and work. Since Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 9): Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure aimed to build resilient infrastructures, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and encourage innovation, it is believed that 4IR technology can help to achieve that. World Economic Forum (2017) emphasizes that 4IR innovation can promote system transformation across the environment and natural resource security agenda including enhancing the Risk Reduction agenda Disaster (DRR). A comprehensive solution is needed to prevent or slow down the spread of COVID-19. The objective of the paper is to discuss the implementation of Autonomous Robot as Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technology approaches in facing this current pandemic outbreak in Malaysia and overseas. The methodology used for this paper is Visual Analysis method. 15 YouTube videos from 12 countries were reviewed. Therefore, gaps determined will help innovators especially in improving the existing function of Autonomous Robots used during COVID-19.