CONCEPT PAPER

Introduction/Statement of the Problem

Water bodies are often polluted with garbage, which not only affects the human health but also
poses a threat to aquatic life. Covering approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface, oceans and
rivers are home to billions of types of aquatic life, yet humans have not treated the aquatic
environment in a friendly manner

Value or Importance
The development of an automated water surface garbage cleaner with a garbage sorter
robot is a significant, this research addresses the challenges of water surface pollution and
waste management. By integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor-based
technologies, waste management systems can be revolutionized, enhancing the efficiency of
garbage collection, sorting, and disposal. Waste-sorting robots equipped with advanced visual
and operational capabilities have been shown to significantly improve garbage classification,
contributing to sustainable waste management practices. Moreover, the use of artificial
intelligence in waste logistics and sorting leads to reduced transportation distance, cost savings,
and time efficiency. Autonomous cleaning robots designed for water surface garbage cleaning
alleviate the labor-intensive nature of cleaning work and contribute to a cleaner and healthier
environment. This research and development of an automated water surface garbage cleaner
with a garbage sorter robot not only addresses the immediate need for effective water surface
cleaning but also promotes sustainable waste management and environmental conservation.

Preliminary Literature Review

Objectives
This study aims to create an Automated Water Surface Garbage Cleaner with Garbage Sorter
Robot. The system aims to efficiently collect floating debris and segregate them based on
predefined categories for proper disposal and recycling. Through this endeavor, we intend to
address the pressing issue of water pollution caused by floating waste in rivers, lakes, and other
water bodies. By deploying this innovative solution, we seek to significantly reduce the
environmental impact of waterborne garbage while optimizing the process of waste
management and recycling. This study will investigate the performance characteristics of the
RoBoat in detecting and sorting garbage at different distances, as well as to analyze the
reaction time in detecting garbage at various distances.

Research Questions
Specifically, this study will answer the following questions:
1. How long does the RoBoat can detect the garbage on a given distance (1, 2 and 3
meter)?
2. How long does the RoBoat can do a sorting manipulation of the “pick-and-release”
garbage operation and the “push-and-drop” garbage operation of the garbage waste (Aluminum
Can, Glass Bottle and Plastic Bottle) in 10 trials?
3. Is there a significant difference between the reaction time o different distances in
detecting a garbage?

Hypothesis
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Methodology

Proposed Working Title

AUTOMATED WATER SURFACE GARBAGE CLEANER WITH GARBAGE SORTER ROBOAT

Bibliography
1. Jambeck, J. R., Geyer, R., Wilcox, C., Siegler, T. R., Perryman, M., Andrady, A., ... &
Law, K. L. (2015). Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean. Science, 347(6223), 768-771.