SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024
• Problem Statement ID –SIH1603
• Problem Statement Title-Research and develop a design
on “ autonomous water surface cleaning robot “
• Theme-Robotics and Drones
• PS Category- Software
• Team ID- 6442
• Team Name (Design Crafters)
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Design Ocean Guardian
Crafters An autonomous water surface cleaning robot is designed with innovative
technology , which is capable of cleaning both the trash and oil spill in water
bodies. It has the potential to make a significant difference in the fight against
pollution. It has the potential to make a significant difference in the fight
Problem: against pollution.
Oil spills and
Solution:
marine debris
pose a The robot Features:
would be
significant
equipped
threat to sensors and The robot will Efficiency:
specialized use advanced
marine navigation
tools to This robot will
ecosystems. identify and systems to
avoid obstacles offer a more
collect oil and effective and
trash. and reach
remote environmentall
locations. y friendly
approach than
traditional
cleanup
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TECHNICAL APPROACH
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WORKING
• Sensor : IR Camera , PH Sensor , Flow Sensor.
• Navigation System: LIDAR/IMU,GPS,SONAR.
• Collection System : Oil skimmer conveyor belt ,
Rubber conveyor belt.
• Power Supply: Solar Panel , Lithium-ion-battery.
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FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY
•Market Demand :The demand for water surface cleaning solution is rapidly
increasing, especially in urban areas and recreational water bodies.
•Cost-Effectiveness: The robot's design will prioritize cost-effectiveness, making
it accessible to a wide range of users, including individuals, communities, and
businesses.
•Environmental Impact : The robot will contribute to a cleaner environment by
reducing pollution and improving water quality.
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Design
Crafter IMPACT AND BENEFITS
Protect
Marine Life
Environmental
Improve
Protection Labor and
Water
Quality cost saving
Economic Public
Savings
Impacts
Health
Lower Carbon
Footprint
Benefits Reduce
Pollution
Sustainable
Waste Tourism Prevent algae Environment
Management Enhancement growth Friendly
Preservation of
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RESEARCH AND REFERENCES
1. Wang, W. Gheneti, B. Mateos, L.A. Duarte, F. Ratti, C, Rus, D. Roboat: An autonomous surface vehicle
for urban waterways. In Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent
Robots and Systems (IROS), Venetian Macao, Macau, 3–8 November 2019; pp. 6340–6347.
2. Al Maawali, W. Al Naabi, A. Al Yaruubi, M, Saleem, A. Al Maashri, A. Design and implementation of
an unmanned surface vehicle for oil spill handling. In Proceedings of the 2019 1st International
Conference on Unmanned Vehicle Systems-Oman (UVS), Muscat, Oman, 5–7 February 2019; pp. 1–6.
3. Shojaei, A. Moud, H.I. Flood, I. Proof of concept for the use of small unmanned surface vehicle in built
environment management. In Proceedings of the Proceeding of Construction Research Congress, New
Orleans, LA, USA, 2–4 April 2018; pp. 148–157.
4. Hasany, S.N. Zaidi, S.S. Sohail, S.A. Farhan, M. An autonomous robotic system for collecting garbage
over small water bodies. In Proceedings of the 2021 6th International Conference on Automation,
Control and Robotics Engineering (CACRE), Dalian, China, 15–17 July 2021; pp. 81–86.
5. Zijun, P. A. N., W. A. N. G. Jianhua, Z. H. E. N. G. Xiang, T. I. A. N. Yu, T. I. A. N. Yi'ning, Z. H. A. N.
G. Mengdi, W. A. N. G. Haozhu, and C. H. E. Wenbo. "Review of Research on Structure and
Autonomous Control of Water Surface Garbage Cleaning Robots." Journal of Computer Engineering &
Applications 60, no. 11 (2024).
6. Takawy MY, Ezz-Eldin AG, Bayoumy A. Design and Implementation of an Autonomous Water Surface
Cleaning Robot. MSA Engineering Journal. 2023 Mar 1;2(2):920-33.
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