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Manhole vs Machine: Can manhole-cleaning robots eradicate manual scavenging?
Bandicoot, a robotic machine with “limbs”, HD vision cameras and gas sensors, can enter manholes and clean sewage. It is the flagship product of Genrobotics. In February, following the deployment of Bandicoots in the temple town of Guruvayur, the robotic machine is now being used in three cities in Kerala that have a sewerage system managed by the government.
NHRC asks Delhi government to fix timeline to rectify cause of poor air quality at hotspots
While taking note of some of the actions taken by the state governments to control air pollution by managing stubble, dust, and hospital sewage, among others, the panel emphasised that they needed a strategic plan to plug the gap between policy and implementation.
How Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is providing an opportunity for innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in the startup ecosystem
Kerala with its Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is creating a vibrant ecosystem for sustainable startups with a vision to promote technology-based entrepreneurship
Zoho invests in deep-tech startup Genrobotics working against manual scavenging
"Nurturing a thriving deep-tech ecosystem is one of the priorities of Zoho and the investment in Genrobotics is part of that commitment," cofounder and CEO Sridhar Vembu said.
More funds eye Paytm IPO; govt may rethink safe harbour rules
Paytm's highly anticipated IPO has drawn the attention of various funds in the US and Europe.
Genrobotic Innovations looking to deploy cleantech solutions in UK, Malaysia, South Korea
In an interview with ET's Dia Rekhi, Vimal Govind MK, its cofounder and CEO, spoke about what drives the company to focus on manual scavenging and how it plans to leverage technology to address pressing social issues.
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ET Startup Awards 2021: Genrobotic Innovations wins the Social Enterprise award
Using cutting-edge technology to overcome some of the most deep-rooted social issues such as manual scavenging helped Genrobotic Innovations emerge as the winner in the Social Enterprise category of ET Startup Awards 2021.
Robotics startup Genrobotics raises Rs 2.5 crore in pre-series A round funding
Genrobotics has been working with the Centre and state governments with a mission to eradicate manual scavenging from the entire country and has deployed its Bandicoot robots across 11 states.
A better work environment for sanitation workers requires mechanisation, better gear and bigger private play
The virus will eventually be tamed. The fear of Covid-19 is already on the wane. The question is, will the newly acquired dignity that the sanitation workers enjoy outlast the pandemic? Will they still be treated with the respect they deserve when they step out of their PPE kits?
Private players welcome to help bring technology to sanitation sector, says NITI Aayog CEO
"Government acknowledges the private sector as a key stakeholder in this sector. Private sector is brimming with entrepreneurial activities," says Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.
View: In praise of the rat who leaves a sinking ship
But rats have come up in the public discourse, after the recent political developments in Madhya Pradesh, particularly of rats that desert a sinking ship. The common view of rats who flee a sinking ship is particularly dim. This is hypocrisy of the worst kind.
10 social innovators get Infosys Foundation-established awards
This year, Infosys Foundation identified winners from different parts of the country across four award categories:Health care, Rural Development, Destitute Care and Sustainability. Ten social innovators were awarded a total prize money of Rs 1.50 crore for their innovations.
A robot to end manual scavenging? This startup can provide the ‘Swachh Bharat’ we need
The amount of work which usually takes three to four hours and at least three manual scavengers, Bandicoot finishes it in just 45 minutes.
No need to smell a rat in money confetti
Nothing short of wads, neatly graded by denomination and nicely stacked for easy access.
BPCL to provide grant to four startups in Kerala
Besides the financial aid, mentor support and specific technical assistance in terms of guidance or testing on need-basis will be given by BPCL. Funding will be provided over a period of 36 months in instalments against agreed/accepted milestones.
Genrobotics to roll out more sewer cleaning robots
The startup was among the participants of the two-day Huddle Kerala conclave, which concluded at Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.
Robots to soon clean up manholes in Kerala
The trial runs of the robot, developed by a startup company, Genrobotics, have been successfully held recently and the product will be launched next week.
Kerala to use robots to clean sewers, end manual-scavenging
'Bandicoot', the robot developed by the startup firm Genrobotics, will be used for cleaning sewer holes.
17 tech toys and gadgets from the 90s that we want back
In honor of that nostalgic feeling, we're taking a look back at our favorite gadgets from the 1990s.
Jail Jokes
What happens when Very Important People get arrested and then jailed.
ET review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
It is difficult to be impressed when you see Xperia Play. In this era of uber-sleek devices, Xperia Play comes across as chunky with rounded, oval edges rather than sharp ones.
US airports: Murine Corps for Security operations
Security bandobast at US airports has left many Indians rather ratty of late, what with enhanced pat-downs ordered even for Indian envoys.
The App-le of everyone's eye!
Thirteen-year-old Connor Mulcahey from Connecticut in the US is a very happy boy. Heck, I would be dancing on the streets, if Apple sent me a $10,000
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