Design and Implementation of a Mobile-Controlled River Water Cleaning Robot

ABSTRACT: In this paper, a mobile-controlled river water cleaning robot is designed and implemented to address the growing issue of river surface pollution caused by floating waste such as plastics, bottles, and organic debris. The proposed system consists of a floating robotic platform equipped with a conveyor belt mechanism, BO gear motors, and an Arduino Uno microcontroller that manages motor control and wireless communication. A Bluetooth-based mobile application (Arduino Bluetooth Controller App) enables real-time navigation and operation of the robot, ensuring efficient and user-friendly waste collection. The prototype demonstrates a low-cost, portable, and energy-efficient solution capable of reducing manual labor while enhancing the effectiveness of river cleaning activities. This work contributes to sustainable waste management practices and supports ongoing efforts to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems. Components & Formatting: Arduino/ microcontroller, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module, motor driver (L298N), Bo-gear motors + wheels, floating chassis, waste collection conveyor, rechargeable battery , and mobile app interface.