Eco Friendly Trash Collector
Combining advanced sensors and AI to protect aquatic ecosystems and revolutionize waterway cleanup
Team Members:
- Mohammed Mohanad (ME)
- Melody (EE)
- Kajol Jethani (CIT)
- Ethan Gonsalves (CIT)
LC-24 is an unmanned water surface vehicle designed to combat water pollution by autonomously detecting and collecting trash. The vehicle's physical design features a buoyant structure made of pool noodles to ensure flotation. Additionally, a telescoping collection area facilitates the disposal of collected trash.
The vehicle utilizes a depth camera for trash detection and navigation, supported by an ultrasonic sensor array to prevent collisions with obstacles. Navigational decisions are processed by a Jetson Nano, while an Arduino controls the thrusters for executing commands. The detection algorithm incorporates both object and color detection models for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
The system aims to address the challenges of manual trash collection by providing a time-efficient and autonomous solution. LC-24 seeks to contribute to the preservation of water ecosystems by offering a practical and scalable solution for autonomous trash collection on water surfaces.