Design of an autonomous water cleaning bot

Abstract

Water resources are an integral part of human life and it’s essential for the survival of life on this planet. However, in recent years the plastic and waste pollution in water bodies is increasing at an alarming rate due to which the aquatic ecosystem is disturbed, the quality of water is affected and the sunlight is blocked. Moreover, in the coronavirus pandemic usage of disposable masks, gloves, and other biomedical waste has added to the already existing pollution of the water bodies. Ineffective management of biomedical waste leads to public health risks and poses an even greater risk to the environment. Waste management is the most emerging challenge faced by mankind that can even threaten our very existence to the root. In this paper, we have proposed a design a product that can efficiently cope up with the present problem of improper waste disposal. The autonomous water cleaning robot collects waste and other floating garbage on the water body. The design implements a robust mechanical frame with sensor fusion and computer vision to achieve autonomous cleaning. The robot is provided with two energy sources, one battery and the other is solar power, a conveyor belt mechanism is further used to clean the water body. Providing a cost-effective solution, reducing man power and minimizing the time required for cleaning of the water bodies are the main objectives of this project.