Ludhiana: ICAR develops no-touch sanitiser dispenser

LUDHIANA: The ICAR-CIPHET, central research institution on Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) campus has come up with a low-cost and effective compact touch-free hand sanitiser amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Institute scientists Yogesh Kalnar, and Dr Rahul Kumar Anurag have integrated an infra-red sensor into an electronically operated smart device, which dispenses about 3ml of the scientifically prepared alcohol-based hand sanitizer as per the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Director ICAR-CIPHET Dr RK Singh said, “ The device is a need-based solution for public organizations where staff members can use the sanitizing dispenser for hand sanitation to deal with Covid-19 infection, as it is a low-cost smart device. The prototype that consists of a miniature diaphragm pump and IR proximity sensor based on adreno electronics has been installed at the entrance gate of the main building of the institute.”
Scientists detailed that rubbing hands with hand sanitizer upto 30 seconds was important and said this low-cost device needed to be replicated at every public location. “This need-based automatic device can dispense touch-free hand sanitizer and can bring down the risk of infection.”
Dr Anurag said , “ During these testing times of Covid-19 spread, the entire country is in lockdown and hygiene safeguard measures are of great concern at public places. Corona warriors, doctors, hospital staff, media and government officials attending duties are at risk and hand sanitation practices has become more frequent now. There is a need for touch-free dispensing of the hand sanitizer liquid solution.”