Wastes which are thrown on water areas are the main causes of water pollution. It greatly impacts the life on water and the place it is surrounding. People going on water to collect wastes can sometimes be dangerous and risky for their health. This study helps clean and collects wastes on water areas by using a wireless controlled drone-like prototype. This prototype which has a conveyor belt in front of it will collect the trash it encounters.
The aim of this study is to collect the wastes on water without risking the health of a person. The present design of this prototype is to minimize human effort on manual picking of wastes.
This study uses an Agile Method using scrum that consists of 40 stories designated to their corresponding sprints. This serve as a guide for the proponents to create the prototype properly. There are also 82 test cases for every feature of the prototype that will be tested, and the results are passed or failed. These test cases result to 92.68% rate of passed and a 7.32% rate of failed with only small severity. This means that the proposed performance and specifications of the prototype are produced.
Table of Contents
I. Problem and its Background
Introduction.
Background of the Study.
Problem Statement.
Objectives.
Significance of the Study.
Scope and Limitations.
Definition of Terms.
II. Related Literatures
Foreign Literature.
Local Literature.
Foreign Study.
Local Study.
Synthesis.
Conceptual Framework.
Figure 1.Agile Process Conceptual Framework.
III. Research Methodologies
Respondents
Data Collection.
Research Design.
Figure 2.Prototype System Flow Chart.
Figure 3.Power Management.
Figure 4.Prototype Movement.
Figure 5.Waste Collection.
Figure 6.Monitoring.
Figure 7.Clearing.
Figure 8.Low Level Diagram of Prototype System Flow.
Project Timeline.
Figure 9. Gantt Chart.
Methods and Materials.
Methods.
Table 1. Conveyor Belt.
Table 2. GSM Module and Sensor.
Table 3. Joystick and Movement.
Table 4. Floating.
Table 5. Chassis.
Materials.
Statistical Treatment.
Table 6. Health and Safety.
Table 7. Useful of Prototype.
Table 8. Recommending the Prototype.
Evaluation.
Figure 10. How water waste is hazardous in individual’s health.
Figure 11. The prototype’s effectiveness.
Figure 12. Respondent’s promotion of the prototype.
IV. Results and Analysis
Project Description.
Results and Analysis
Test Cases.
Table 9. Test Case for Sprint 1.
Table 10. Failed Test Case for Sprint 1.
Graph 1. Pass and Fail Percentage of Sprint 1.
Table 11. Test Case for Sprint 2.
Graph 2. Pass and Fail Percentage of Sprint 2.
Table 12. Test Case for Sprint 3.
Table 13. Failed Test Case for Sprint 3.
Graph 3. Pass and Fail Percentage of Sprint 3.
Table 14. Test Case for Sprint 4.
Graph 4. Pass and Fail Percentage of Sprint 4.
Table 15. Test Case for Sprint 5.
Table 16. Failed Test Case for Sprint 5.
Graph 5. Pass and Fail Percentage of Sprint 5.
Graph 6. Overall Pass and Fail Percentage of 5 Sprints.
Table 17. Battery Percentage for Conveyor Belt.
Table 18. Battery Percentage for Navigation.
Table 19. Weight of Wastes.
Table 20. Range of NRF24L01.
Project Results.
Discussion.
Summary.
V. Conclusion
Conclusion.
Recommendation.
Objectives & Research Scope
This study aims to develop a wireless-controlled, drone-like prototype capable of collecting small-scale floating waste from water areas to minimize human health risks associated with manual waste collection. The primary research goal is to demonstrate the feasibility of an Arduino-based system that integrates remote navigation and automated monitoring to reduce water pollution effectively.
- Development of a wireless-controlled, floating garbage collection prototype.
- Implementation of an automated conveyor belt system for waste retrieval.
- Integration of GSM and ultrasonic sensors for real-time monitoring of bin capacity.
- Application of Agile methodology with Scrum sprints for structured development and testing.
- Statistical evaluation of the prototype's impact and effectiveness based on user feedback.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Introduction
Water is important in daily lives, not just for humans, but also for all the living organisms in the planet. The fact that 70% of the Earth is covered by water, there are vast supplies of water that can be used in the world. But as time goes by, that supply of clean water is not enough for humans or living organisms to use, because of the waters that are slowly being surrounded by the wastes and continuously spreading to the different water areas.
Water waste is one of the main problems around the world caused by humans. Polluted water areas are one of the major problems to the wildlife and humans, which puts risk to their health and life. That is why, further study on how to reduce water wastes is important. In this study, the proponents came up with an idea that helps reduce water wastes by means of collecting floating wastes.
An Arduino based garbage collector is a trashcan-like wireless controlled floating prototype that helps in collecting wastes in water areas. The user uses a wireless controller to control its movement on the water. With the help of the conveyor belt, it collects and lifts small floating wastes on its path and place it directly to the bin. The bin also indicates the user if it is full by sending an SMS to the user’s phone.
This prototype helps in making the job of water cleaners easier by simply controlling with the joystick and wait for it to accumulate the certain amount of waste in the water rather than manually picking up the wastes one by one. This technology would make a difference in how the water areas can be cleaned without risking the health of an individual.
Summary of Chapters
I. Problem and its Background: This chapter introduces the global issue of water pollution and the proponents' proposed Arduino-based solution to mitigate waste through automated collection.
II. Related Literatures: A review of existing studies and technologies such as Mr. Trash Wheel and Seabin is provided to establish the foundation and innovative approach of the project.
III. Research Methodologies: This section details the research design, respondent interviews, and the step-by-step assembly process using Agile methodology across five distinct sprints.
IV. Results and Analysis: An examination of the prototype's performance, including 82 test cases categorized by pass/fail results, battery consumption, and waste weight metrics.
V. Conclusion: The final chapter summarizes the project's success in achieving its objectives and offers recommendations for future improvements such as solar power and automated navigation.
Keywords
Garbage Collector, Arduino, Radio Module, Joystick, GSM Module, Ultrasonic Sensor, Water Waste, Water Pollution, Agile Method, Scrum, Prototype, Waste Management, Automation, Environmental Protection, Remote Control
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this research project?
The research project focuses on creating an Arduino-based, wireless-controlled floating prototype designed to collect small floating water wastes, aiming to improve water cleanliness while protecting human health.
What are the core thematic areas of the study?
The core themes include water pollution management, technological innovation in waste collection, the application of IoT modules (GSM and Ultrasonic sensors), and user-centric evaluation of waste disposal systems.
What is the central research objective?
The primary objective is to develop a reliable prototype that automates the collection of floating waste, thereby reducing manual labor and the associated health risks for water cleaners.
Which scientific methodology was utilized?
The researchers utilized the Agile methodology, specifically the Scrum framework, dividing the development into 40 stories across five sprints, supported by field interviews with 100 respondents.
What topics are covered in the main section of the paper?
The main section covers the design and assembly of the prototype, the implementation of power management, movement control, waste collection mechanisms, and rigorous testing via 82 test cases.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms defining the work are Garbage Collector, Arduino, Radio Module, Joystick, GSM Module, Ultrasonic Sensor, Water Waste, and Agile methodology.
How does the prototype notify the user when the bin is full?
The prototype utilizes an ultrasonic sensor to detect the volume of collected waste; once the trash reaches a specified level, the integrated GSM module automatically sends an SMS notification to the user's mobile phone.
What specific components enable the wireless control of the device?
The device is controlled wirelessly using a joystick connected to an NRF24L01 radio module, which transmits directional commands to the Arduino board inside the prototype to navigate the water surface.
- Citation du texte
- Veronica Cuasay (Auteur), 2019, Arduino Based Garbage Collector with Wireless Controller and Monitoring System for Water Waste, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/477490
