COVID-19: UNILORIN student invents automated hand-washing machine

Date: 2020-07-23

A 500-Level student of the Department of Computer Engineering, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Mr. Okunlola Emmanuel Olarewaju, has invented an automated hand-washing machine that can assist in the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Speaking about his invention, the indigene of Ilora in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, said the machine was designed to dispense water and liquid soap to encourage the personal hygiene needed to combat the disease.

Olarewaju said he was motivated to fabricate the machine because he felt he had the skill to produce something better than those he had seen and used.

"When I saw other machines produced elsewhere which require the operator to use his leg on a pedal before either water or liquid soap could come out, I remembered and was encouraged by the exultations of our lecturers who often advised us to always deploy our knowledge to bringing out innovations for mankind".

He added that though his primary field of studies is Computer Engineering, his exposure to other aspects of engineering through the courses he took from other departments, particularly Fluid Mechanics, which deals with "embedded systems and robotics", propelled him to attempt the project.

On the cost of producing a unit of the machine, Olarewaju said it would cost N180,000, if produced on a large scale.

The final year student thanked his department, and one of his friends at the Department of Computer Engineering, Abdulkadir Folarin, for his fraternal encouragement.

A lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, UNILORIN, Dr. Olawale Ajala, said Olarewaju was worthy of celebrated.

He added that efforts were being made to secure patent for the innovation to protect the copyright of the inventor.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Kwara State Branch Of The National Library     Goodluck Jonathan     Abdullahi Biffo     Sulyman Tejidini     Umar Yakubu Jaja     Kayode Zubair     Muhammed Akanbi     Kwara State Fish Farmers Association     Jebba     Shururat Olatinwo     Firdaos Amasa     Ahmad Belgore     Code Of Conduct Bureau     Hakeem Idris     Mohammed Halidu     Funmi Salau     Mahmud Ajeigbe     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Jimoh Akani     Forgo Battery     Moronfoye     Sabitiyu Grillo     Saduki Lafiagi     Oba Abdulrahim     Niguel Gallando Marcias     Mohammed Ibrahim     Oko     Lai Mohammed     Logun     GGDSS Pakata     Rafiu Ajakaye     Col. Ibrahim Taiwo     Mary Arinde     Salihu Yahaya     Kehinde Boyede     SSUCOEN     IHS     Elerin Of Adanla Irese     Sheikh Alimi     Sheikh Ridhwanullah     Akume     Segun Abifarin     Saka Abimbola Isau     Jare Olatundun     Kemi Adeosun     ITP     Bature Bello     Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Forum     Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu     Sarakite     Chief Of Staff     Titus Ashaolu     Mohammed Tunde-Jimoh     First Lady     Salihu Ajia     Kwara Consultative Forum     Mahfouz Adedimeji     Tunde Oyawoye     Barakat Community Secondary School     Sardauna Of Ilorin     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Ganmo     David Oyerinola Adedunmoye     Adamu Ibrahim Sabi     LAK Jimoh     Kulende-UITH     Isau     Gbadeyan Gbadura Yomi     NFAI     Alabi Olayemi Abdulrazak     Umar Danladi Shero     Hamid Bobboyi     Oke-Oyi     Isiaq Khadeejah     Aliyu Olatunji Ajanaku     HYPPADEC    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Neo Mundo Ltd     Basit Olatunji     Kwara Metro Park     Segun Adeniyi     Femi Oladiji     Kazeem Adekanye     Abubakar Baba Sulaiman     Theophilus Oyebiyi     Pacify Labs     Ganmo     Yemi Osinbajo     Abubakar Lah     Modibo Kawu     Millennium Development Goals     TIIDELab     Inside Kwara     Ahman Pategi University     Ilorin South Constituency     Musa Aibinu     Anilelerin     Kisra     Elections     Sarkin Malamai     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Adisa Logun     Galadima     Umar Gunu     Split Diamond Interchange     Tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng     Arinola Fatimoh Lawal     Abdulahi Abubakar Bata     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Salake     Muideen Olaniyi Alalade     Bilikis Oladimeji     20 Billion Bond     Abdulquawiy Olododo     Taibat Ayinke Ahmed     Akanbi-Oke     Gwanara     Barakat Community Secondary School     Ibrahim Oloriegbe     Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye     Kale Ayo     Yoonus Kola Olatinwo     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Madawaki Of Ilorin     Gobirawa     Garment Factory     Abdulkareem Alabi     Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem     Balogin Alanamu     Joshua Adeyemi Adimula     Okanlawon Taiwo     Aliyu Olatunji Ajanaku     Adeniyi Ojo     Lafiagi     Orisa Bridge     Segun Olawoyin     Yashikira     Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies     Hajj     Kwara State Fish Farmers Association     Abegunde Goke     Taofik Abdulkareem     AGM Professional Services     Yusuf Abdulraheem     REO CAKES     Shoprite     Tunde Idiagbon Road     Kumbi Titiloye     Ayinde Oki     Yetunde Balogun     Patigi Regatta     Haruna Tambiri Mohammed     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     Federal Allocation