In the wake of the Coronavirus epidemic, Xiaomi has launched a couple of products that could help citizens fight the scourge. We have seen a couple of new facemasks and a UV sterilizing lamp. The company has now launched a second UV sterilizing lamp under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The device is dubbed Xiaoda Sterilization Lamp and comes with an affordable 79 yuan ($11) price tag. It has proven to be a popular product. 
The data obtained from Youpin crowdfunding page shows that the lamp was able to rake in a massive 4,942,503 yuan in just four days. That figure has since gone up to over 6.6million yuan as at the time of filing this report. Also, over 84,000 persons have supported the crowdfunding effort. Let’s take a quick look at the features.
The device is portable with the size being like that of a Coca-cola can. It is shaped like a retro-styled microphone. and can be used in many scenes. It can remove viruses and odours from clothes in the bedroom closet, and also from the refrigerator. It can also sterilize the dead corners of the bathroom with no air circulation. In the living room, it reduces the risk of cross-infection if there are people inside.
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The Xiaoda UV Sterilization lamp uses a wide range of ultraviolet light for disinfection and sterilization. Ultraviolet light is used very often in the medical field and is similar to the sunlight in terms of intensity. Compared to traditional fluorescent lamp sterilization, this small sterilization lamp uses dual disinfection of ultraviolet and ozone, which effectively kills 5 common bacteria in the air, and the sterilization rate reaches 99.9%. 
For safety purpose, the device only comes on 30 seconds after it is switched on. This is to ensure the area s evacuated to avoid injury. The device is equipped with a 700 mAh large-capacity lithium battery and USB charging. It can be used 1-2 times on a single charge, reducing the trouble of frequent charging. It can fully disinfect a roo in 30 minutes, depending on the size.
The Xiaoda UV Sterilization Lamp is expected to start shipping in batches from February 20.
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