POOPICKPRO: A SMART WAY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DOG WASTE MANAGEMENT

Dog poop is a concern that can be a huge detriment for environments, but are overlooked due to the smaller appearances it seems to create compared to the other harms. As the problem would simply be solved with the enforced responsibility of dog owners, we decided to create a marketable, smart robotic arm with a connected app that encourages dog owners to pick poop up while climbing up rankings on a mobile app. It solves the idea of insanitary rejection with the safe distance, and creates competition that will help owners pick up poop voluntarily. The main problems were design miscalculations, mechanical restrictions, and advanced code features [1]. In experimenting, tests were performed on the sensor’s accuracy to detect poop and the reliability of the app’s ranking system. In the end, the correct sensor that correlates with dog poop’s elements, and a method of spaced time for accurate and fair poop pick up counts was used. This idea is convenient, and methodically incorporates the responsibility of dogs onto owners. The creations of such research has not only helped discover the impact small inconveniences can create, and the basic responsibilities that can resolve large issues.