Project
AQUABOT — River Cleaning Robot
Semi-autonomous surface robot collecting floating waste from rivers using a mesh trap and conveyor mechanism, with autonomous waypoint navigation and manual teleoperation fallback.
Problem Statement
Reduce manual effort and improve coverage in river-cleanup operations by continuously collecting floating debris near the surface.
System Design
Tracked collection platform with front intake and conveyor system, sensor-driven control logic for stable operation in uneven flow conditions, and RC teleoperation for obstacle-aware manual override.
Key Challenges
Stabilising the platform in varying currents, maintaining effective waste capture without clogging, and balancing power budget against continuous operation.
Results
Top 10 — CBSE National Science Exhibition (UP). Top 350 India / Top 10 State — ATL Marathon, AIM/NITI Aayog.