Effective waste collection is essential in homes and offices to maintain a healthy society, particularly for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Smart technologies offer an innovative approach to addressing real-world challenges and fostering sustainable development. This system uses a microcontroller, ultrasonic sensors (HC-SR04) to detect the distance or movement of objects, an Arduino Uno as software frame work, a servo motor to open the lid, and a battery for continous power. Automatic activation is triggered by body gestures, making the system both user-friendly and efficient in waste disposal. The ultrasonic sensor detects a user's presence and sends signal to the Arduino Uno board which in turn activates the servo motor to open the dustbin lid. This operation minimizes the risk of contamination, as waste can be disposed without direct contact with the bin. The dustbin is mounted on an autonomous system that moves towards the user and returns to its designated position using features like line-following, path-finding, and Bluetooth-based (HC-05) wireless control for intelligent navigation. Keywords: Ultrasonic sensor, Autonomous system, smart bin, AI, Navigation, Gesture, Body.
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