Trash Collection Robot

Fig. 01 ⋆ Robot — full assembly

◦ Specifications

Movement & body: Four TT-motor driven mecanum wheels on a rigid aluminum chassis with a custom mounting stack.
Actuation: 4-DOF servo-driven arm with a 2-finger gripper.
Control: Wi-Fi enabled Arduino with a custom web-based, videogame-style control interface.
Power: Two 6V 800 mAh NiMH rechargeable battery packs.

◦ Project

The Trash Collection Robot was built to collect and dump objects within a defined arena. The system pairs a mobile base with a servo-actuated arm, enabling controlled pickup and release actions while navigating to target locations.

This project highlights mechanical integration, motion planning, and real-world testing under time and space constraints, with iterative refinements driven by on-site trials.

◦ Gallery

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Fig. 01

Remote operated run demonstrating collection and navigation behavior.

Fig. 02

Collection sequence during the test run.

Fig. 03

Dumping action at the designated drop-off zone.

Fig. 04

Project overview brochure with goals, constraints, and system layout.

Fig. 05