Drainage Cleaning Robotic Arm System

Shubham TourStudent, Department of Automobile Engineering, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaVaibhav AttardeStudent, Department of Automobile Engineering, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaAman ShikalgerStudent, Department of Automobile Engineering, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaHarshal PatilStudent, Department of Automobile Engineering, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaProf. Dr. Vishwajit BhagwatAsst. Professor, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaProf. Bhushan P. KaramkarAsst. Professor, M. E. (Mechanical Design), Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Vol 8 No 4 (2024): Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2024 | Pages: 347-352

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 28-05-2024

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Abstract

The drainage cleaning robotic project is an innovative solution for managing urban sanitation in India. The project involves a smart toilet cleaning system that uses a robotic arm with a gripper to clean and collect waste from pit latrines. The drainage cleaning robotic t robot is operated via Bluetooth from a smartphone app, which allows the operator to remotely control the robot's movements and perform cleaning tasks. The robot's gripper is designed to be adjustable to accommodate different pit latrine sizes, and it is equipped with a camera to help the operator visualize the cleaning process. The drainage cleaning robotic project aims to improve the efficiency and safety of pit latrine cleaning, which is a major public health and environmental issue in India. By automating the cleaning process, the drainage cleaning robot reduces the need for manual labour, which is often performed by low-wage workers in hazardous conditions. In addition to its practical applications, the drainage cleaning robotic project is an example of how technology can be used to address social and environmental challenges in developing countries. It is an innovative solution that has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people who lack access to basic sanitation services.

Keywords

Drainage, Cleaning Robotic ,Arm


Citation of this Article

          

Shubham Tour, Vaibhav Attarde, Aman Shikalger, Harshal Patil, Prof. Dr. Vishwajit Bhagwat, Prof. Bhushan P. Karamkar, “Drainage Cleaning Robotic Arm System”, Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 4, pp 347-352, April 2024. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.804055

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