COVID-19: NYSC member Taiwo Durodola invents remote thermometer

- A young man identified as Taiwo Durodola has invented a body temperature-reading device

- Durodola, who is a member of the National Youth Service Corps, invented the device in a bid to stem the tide of the COVID-19

- Report indicates that the device does not require human intervention while in operation

- In recent times, Nigerian youths have been demonstrating their creativity, and if given the needed assistance, they will excel in the world of technology

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A young Nigerian man and member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa state, Taiwo Durodola, has invented a body temperature-reading device.

The disclosure was made by the NYSC, which said the device does not require human intervention while in operation, The Cable reports.

In a statement by the NYSC's director of press and public relations, Adenike Adeyemi, the device, which is called T-Smart, can also be monitored remotely, Legit.ng has learnt.

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She noted the inventions that corps members across the country have come up with in a bid to stem the tide of the deadly disease

The NYSC director said T-Smart will give a big boost to Nigeria's efforts to contain the virus in the country, adding that it is highly sensitive and accurate.

Adeyemi said the device has a resolution of 0.02 degree Celsius, which makes it possible to detect the smallest change in human body temperature.

In other news, a young Nigerian man identified as Tosin Arogundade has invented a pressing iron that uses gas.

Tosin said he alongside one other person had been working on the project for three years, adding that their invention is up to standard.

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The young man's invention is timely in a country where electricity is one of the major problems facing the populace.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young Nigerian inventor identified as Usman Dalhatu was recognised by the federal government which finalised plans to collaborate with him.

Recall that the young inventor built a portable E-vent automatic ventilator and road sweeping machine.

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