Design and Development of a Solar-Powered Vacuum and Wet Cleaning Robot using Arduino UNO

Abstract

n today’s day and time, it is difficult to find the time to clean our homes by ourselves. It is even more difficult to do so with conventional cleaning methods. This is where vacuum cleaners come to our aid to provide an efficient way to keep our surroundings clean, with the help of motors and filters that can pull up any kind of dirt and dust. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of a dual-function cleaning robot, which functions both as a vacuum cleaner and a wet floor cleaner. The robot is powered by a solar panel and is equipped with an Arduino UNO, a motor driver shield, and DC motors. An ultrasonic sensor was also integrated for obstacle detection. The vacuum function employs suction to remove dust and debris from floors, while the wet floor cleaning function uses wipers and a small pump to dispense water and clean the surface. This paper outlines the components, design considerations, and testing results for this innovative and eco-friendly cleaning solution.