Launch of ITB Innovation Product: Oviotrap IoT Dengue

Bandung, lpik.itb.ac.id – Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) once again demonstrated its active role in technological innovation for health by introducing Oviotrap IoT Dengue, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based mosquito egg trap device.

This product was officially launched on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Atrium of Istana BEC, Bandung. Oviotrap has been developed by Prof. Endra Joelianto and his team since 2019 with the main goal of reducing the mosquito population and helping to prevent the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), chikungunya, and zika diseases.

Oviotrap, which is derived from the combination of Ovi, IoT, and Trap, literally means a mosquito egg trap device with IoT. It has real-time monitoring capabilities that allow data from this device to be sent directly to a monitoring center or the user's personal mobile phone. With this IoT technology, users can easily monitor and control the device remotely, thereby facilitating preventive measures against the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. This technology also enables more accurate and faster data collection, so that preventive actions can be carried out more precisely.

The development of Oviotrap IoT Dengue is supported by funding from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) through the Productive Innovative Research (RISPRO) program scheme managed by LPIK ITB. In addition, this project also involves collaboration with various parties such as the Bandung City Health Office, the Indonesian Health Entomology Association, Maranatha Christian University, and PT Cinovasi.

Jusan Qithri from PT Cinovasi confirmed that Oviotrap will continue to be improved and the number of units will be multiplied so that it can be applied in various institutions throughout Indonesia.

LPIK ITB plays an important role in supporting the development of this innovation. As an institution focused on the development of innovation and entrepreneurship, LPIK ITB provides various facilities and support, including funding access networks, research facilities, and partners. This support enables the research team to continuously develop the Oviotrap technology so that it can provide significant benefits in the effort to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

With the launch of Oviotrap IoT Dengue, ITB hopes this innovation can contribute to reducing the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, as well as improving the quality of life of the Indonesian people.