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Ep. 189 - Robots Sample Wastewater to Determine the Scope of the Opioid Crisis in North Carolina
Ep. 189 - Robots Sample Wastewater to Determine the Scope of the Opioid Crisis in North Carolina
Ep. 189 - Robots Sample Wastewater to Determine the Scope of the Opioid Crisis in North Carolina
Friday 29th June 2018
Explore how Cary, NC uses robots and wastewater analysis to gain real-time data on opioid use. Listen now on Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Robots in Sewers: How Cary, NC is Mapping the Opioid Crisis
We discovered a newly formed startup...measuring the concentration of various opioid metabolites, and in wastewater, in pretty much near real time.
Ever wondered how technology can help tackle the opioid crisis? In this episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast, Greg McNeil chats with Linda Poon, Assistant Editor at CityLab, about an innovative approach being used in Cary, North Carolina. The town has deployed an experimental robot called the Biobot to collect and analyze wastewater samples. These samples reveal the concentration of opioid metabolites, offering a real-time snapshot of drug use in specific areas.
Mike Bajorek, Cary's Deputy Town Manager, also joins the conversation to explain how this data helps pinpoint which regions are most affected and what types of opioids are being consumed. This targeted information allows the town to allocate resources more effectively and support addiction education programs. Tune in to discover how Cary's high-tech solution could be a game-changer in the fight against opioid addiction.