Ad-Dabbas

Back side of the model, with segmented dustbins
Front side of the model with curtains on side to avoid dust and air
Closer view to the model

Inspiration

The current situation due to COVID-19 is really threatening and what is more threatening is post-Lockdown fear of sanitization and cleanliness around oneself all the time!! This problem became my inspiration to build something that can keep you clean and safe even while you travel using public transports.

What it does?

I have built a physical unit which has the following components:

Segmented dustbin for dry and wet waste
Gentle shower spray of sanitizer (herbal neem verified spray)
Hand tap for hand sanitization
Coin collector with IoT element used in user usage data analysis
Advertisement on top to generate revenue to run the system

How I built it

I was by myself this time in EarthX and I have built a 3D model using SketchUp tool and also created an Arduino system code and a circuit diagram as well by which when the unit is placed out in public we can calculate the demographics and which unit is having more traffic and people are using hand sanitizer or body spray more and we can change our model and make timely refills accordingly.

Challenges I ran into

The major challenge I had to face was with not having the aurdino and it’s component at home, else I could have also built the prototype in real. Sleepless nights were also a challenge but coffee was there for the rescue :p

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I am proud that I pushed myself to my limits, being unable to get people on board for my project still not losing hope, and created the entire project and circuit by myself. I would like to take this product to the next level and help people fight against COVID-19 and the fear that it has built-in everyone’s head..!

What I learned

I learned using Sketchup, how to work constantly, discovered how I willing I am to work for the people and build on my ideas and also how Netflix collaborating watching works :p

What's next for Ad-Dabbas

I started my idea as a startup with only the advertisement angle to it… in the course of 3-5 days when I talked with all the mentors, I was able to build this for the need of solving COVID19 problems. Up next I want to take this to the municipality of my city and take this unit into the market so people can benefit from it.