ABSTRACT
Public restrooms can be a breeding ground for germs and viruses, especially in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Touching surfaces like door handles can have a lot of harmful bacteria and microorganisms that increase the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. Additionally, ensuring the cleanliness of public restrooms can be a challenge as its being used by a lot of people on a day-to-day basis. To overcome this, we propose a model that provides a touchless door-locking mechanism with self-sanitization capabilities, thereby reducing the risk of transmission and ensuring a safer and cleaner environment for users. As the Internet of Things is an evolving technology and is providing modern solutions for various problems, the proposed system uses touchless doors that are incorporated with Node Microcontroller Unit and automatic Ultraviolet C sanitization. UVC light radiation is used for disinfecting purposes. The overall invention combines various features to provide a hygienic, secure, and safe restroom experience, ensuring that the restroom is always clean, secure, and accessible to those who need it. © 2023 IEEE.