4 lessons the coronavirus “swab robot” can teach about innovation: Researchers in Denmark have developed a "swab robot" in the space of only four weeks, which could transform the fight against COVID-19.

The robot collects samples for lab analysis and allows for safe, efficient mass testing for coronavirus. Hospitals will start using it in late June.

Building diverse teams and investing in research infrastructure during ordinary times proved crucial when the pandemic hit, as it enabled researchers to innovate fast in an unprecedented global crisis.