Project abstract

Every year, countless used objects are tossed on the ground, and a proper recycling protocol is needed. Cleaning devices like trash-collecting river robots and vacuum-cleaning robots are commonly used to deal with the issue. However, both robots are able to collect and recycle the garbage passively. The objective of this project is to design a robot algorithm that can actively track, navigate through open areas and collect objects on water or land. The main advantage of the design is that it provides a more energy-efficient method to collect larger trash and reduce interference with the user sharing the workspace with the robot.