NEW DELHI : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology, which they recommend be placed at doorsteps and all items brought from outside including grocery and currency notes be put in it to sanitise them and aid the fight against COVID-19.
According to the team at IIT Ropar, the trunk when commercialised, can be available at less than ₹500. The device will take 30 minutes to sanitise the items and the team has recommended a 10 minute cooling off period before one takes the items out. "The fight against corona pandemic, will not end just with social distancing and not stepping out.