Automatic waste segregation using robotic arm

Abstract: This project, at the core of this endeavour lies the imperative of effectively segregating different wastes, a fundamental facet of recycling and waste management. This project introduces an ingenious approach to tackle this challenge by harnessing the power of a robotic arm. Its central mission is to conceive, fabricate, and implement a robotic system equipped with the capability to autonomously identify and segregate metal and non-metal materials. This robotic arm integrates a sophisticated suite of IR sensors, encompassing metal detectors and motors, ensuring an accurate differentiation between these two material categories. Once identified, the robotic arm seamlessly employs a precision sorting mechanism to direct these materials into separate collection bins. The integral components of this solution include IR sensors designed for precise gripping, DC motors and motor drives, metal proximity sensors, and a sophisticated microcontroller, uniting to herald a new era of waste management and resource efficiency.

Keywords: Servo motor, Power supply unit, motor driver, DC Motor, Metal sensor, Moisture sensor.