Smart, self-driving systems for cleaner cities
Autonomous waste collection robots are sophisticated, driverless vehicles that collect trash. They use cameras, LiDAR sensors, and GPS to safely and effectively drive down streets, sidewalks, or in buildings.
There are tiny robots for parks, campuses, and neighborhoods, and large autonomous trucks that sweep waste cans off city streets. They're primarily meant for collecting miscellaneous trash — but newer ones are being created to collect recyclables, sorting materials in the field or sending them to recycling facilities.
These systems eliminate manual handling of waste, minimize fuel usage, and, in the case of recycling capabilities, increase recycling efficiency substantially.
In the future, fleets of these robots could operate continuously, utilizing real-time waste information to provide efficient routes of collection and make cities cleaner and more sustainable.