Technologies Used at the Beijing Olympics

As the Winter Olympic Games continue in China, here are some of the different technologies being used in Beijing.

Robots

A series of different kinds of robots have been deployed to assist visitors and athletes.

Some machines are being used to enforce social distancing requirements related to COVID-19.

Robots are also transporting equipment, cleaning surfaces and preparing and carrying food to limit human-to-human contact. "Smart" waste containers are also being used, as well as machines that can make and serve alcoholic drinks and coffee.

deploy：v. 部署，调度；利用

social distance：社交距离

alcoholic：adj. 酒精的，含酒精的；酒精中毒的，酗酒的；喝酒引起的，由酒精引起的

n. 酗酒者，酒鬼