Robotic Trash Cans (Smart Trash) at Tourist Facilities

This project involves the creation and development of a tool designed to establish a cleaning service in a specific location. The resulting product is Smart Trash. Trash cans are essential for maintaining cleanliness, providing a designated space for people to discard waste materials. The absence of such receptacles leads to littering, detracting from the appeal of areas and discouraging visitors. Maintaining cleanliness is crucial in tourist destinations to ensure the comfort of residents, tourists, area owners, and government stakeholders. This project utilizes a microcontroller integrated with various sensors including ultrasonic, motion, and infrared sensors. These sensors are programmed using integrated circuitry to enable the Smart Trash to move and halt, allowing users time to dispose of trash. Additionally, the system detects the trash level within the Smart Trash. The stopping mechanism relies on a motion sensor, pausing when it detects hand movement in the designated area atop the Smart Trash. Overall, this project aims to enhance user convenience and cleanliness in tourist areas.