Antariksh Waste Ventures, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, has developed an Internet of Things-enabled ‘smart bin system’ to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through waste generated at contagion vulnerable points (CVPs)- primarily hospitals, clinics, public bins and quarantine zones.
Called ‘AirBin,’ it enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels and clearances through IoT systems--where devices communicate with each other intelligently. This smart bin system can be retro-fitted on to existing garbage bins on nearby poles, walls or the bin lids.
The objective is to help rural and urban local bodies clear every bin before it overflows and accelerate sustainability. The product is