IIT-Madras develops robot to clean septic tanks, ready for field deployment

IIT-Madras develops robot to clean septic tanks, ready for field deployment

The Indian Institute of Technology – Madras has developed a robot to eliminate manual scavenging in India. The institute plans to deploy 10 units of HomoSEP — the new robot — across Tamil Nadu. Researchers are already in touch with sanitation workers to identify the specific locations for deployment. They are also considering locations in … Read more