Automated Marine Surface Trash Cleaner

Ruman, Md. Raseduzzaman; Das, Mukta; Mahmud, Shaad; Nath, Shantanu

doi:10.1109/i2ct45611.2019.9033828

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“…The increasing environmental concerns and the expanding human activities have been continually raising the need for the design and development of devices for trash collection in various situations. A group of researchers from American International University -Bangladesh designed an Automated Marine Surface Trash Cleaner [4] to help reduce the marine pollution from water trash. From the UNESP robotics research team [5], they presented a robotic device built with Lego pieces in the 5th Latin American Robots Competition, and this prototype was specifically designed for collection of medical trash.…”

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Trash Collection Gadget: A Multi-Purpose Design of Interactive and Portable Solution for Beach Cleanup

Jin

2024

E3S Web Conf.

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Beach pollution has become a pressing environmental concern with increased human activities. It calls for innovative solutions that can not only address the problem but also engage and educate individuals in the long run. Herein, a prototype robotic cleanup system was introduced in this project in response to such a requirement. The project aims to design and develop a playful and user-friendly robotic system to accompany families and children during beach visits while actively gathering land rubbish or marine debris. The device is made up with three primary components, including a control system, a collection system, and a rubbish storage container. The control system receives operation instruction from cell phones through Bluetooth connection to direct the moving mode of the device. The collection system is equipped with plastic spikes and conveyor belts that can pick up and deposit trash into the storage container. The entire system is featured to be a portable “beach buddy” that only takes up one cubic foot of space, allowing for easy transportation and operation. The performance of the beach buddy was evaluated both on the land and in the water, showing promise for collection of rubbish under various circumstances. By combining entertainment, portability, and environmental consciousness, the design of robotic “beach buddy” in this study is expected to promote both ecological awareness and a sense of responsibility among users.

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confidence: 99%