Indian Insitute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) on Monday said its civil enginnering department has collaborated with Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital in Tamil Nadu to design and develop a doffing unit.
A doffing unit is the one where the personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by medical professionals are removed safely without risk of further virus spread.
According to IIT-M, the project was undertaken with financial support from corporates under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).