Development of river water surface cleaning robot powered by solar

Sulaiman, Faizul Imran (2024) Development of river water surface cleaning robot powered by solar. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This project aims to develop a solar-powered water surface cleaning system to enhance water surface quality and promote environmental sustainability. Water bodies are often polluted by floating debris, which impacts aquatic ecosystems and the environment, and conventional cleaning methods are inefficient and energy-intensive. Therefore, an innovative, energy-efficient solution is needed to address this issue. The objective of this project is to design and develop a solar-powered robot for cleaning water surfaces efficiently while reducing its environmental impact. The project employs an Arduino Uno microcontroller, integrated with a Bluetooth module (HC-05) and an app developed using MIT App Inventor for remote control. An LDR sensor monitors sunlight intensity to optimize solar panel performance, which powers the robot's motors and sensors. The findings reveal that the robot efficiently collects floating debris and monitors water quality, demonstrating the feasibility of using renewable energy in environmental cleaning applications. In conclusion, this project showcases the potential of solar energy to enhance sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of water surface cleaning operations.

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