The city-based research group Eram Scientific will present their latest product — the e-toilet Imperial Model — at the upcoming ‘Reinvent the Toilet’ fair, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on March 21 and 22.
The features of this model include coin or card-based access control; self-washing and cleaning mechanisms; sensor-enabled water conservation; automatic seat sterilisation; vacuum flushing mechanisms; stainless steel build; touch-free switches; and sensor-enabled wash basin, among others.
Developed as ‘modular and standalone’ units, it is possible to integrate them with existing toilet structures, according to a press release issued by Eram. The agency is also collaborating with the California Institute of Technology and the Duke University.
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Eram’s project is one of around 50 exhibits that will be on display at the two-day fair. Eram has been focussing on maintaining a hygienic environment and conserving water.
The fair aims to foster discussions and partnerships on improving the global sanitation scenario and offer affordable solutions.
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The exhibition is jointly organised by the Union government’s Department of Biotechnology and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.