Solar-powered debris collector designed for water bodies

Abstract: The paper focuses on the creation of a prototype for an Internet of Things (IoT) based Water Surface rubbish Collector. The aim behind this project is to educate individuals about the importance of monitoring the health of our rivers. The prototype allows people to collect rubbish from the water surface using a mobile robot. The trash collector is specifically engineered for the purpose of cleaning small-scale lakes, narrow rivers, land, and sewers. The robot's navigation is governed by IOT communication facilitated through a Smartphone application. A comprehensive assessment was conducted to evaluate the control efficiency and garbage collecting load capacity of the water garbage collector. According to the empirical findings obtained from a swimming pool, the device has the capability to function across a considerable distance and gather recyclable waste of small to medium dimensions, including food packaging, water bottles, and plastics. The device successfully maintained buoyancy and maneuvered on the River while remaining within the range of the Bluetooth network. It is advisable to utilize a robust and lightweight material for the construction of this water waste collector. An ultrasonic sensor is used to determine the level of waste in a collection of trash particles. This sensor is being integrated in future plans to enable a fully autonomous control system.

Keywords: Internet of Things, ESP32, Arduino IDE, Photo Voltaic Cell.