Diseño e implementación de una banda clasificadora de materiales para metal y plástico con Raspberry Pi 4 y Python 3

Abstract

The objective of the project is to develop an automated solution to increase the quality of waste classification, addressing the problem of the large amount of garbage and the lack of sustainable methods in the behavior of natural resources. The use of this technological approach not only improves the effectiveness of waste separation, but also takes into account important issues such as the reduction of human intervention, the avoidance of human errors and the efficiency of long term operational costs. By automating the sorting process, we can ensure more efficient and environmentally friendly disposal, thus improving the possibility of extracting a greater quantity of recyclable materials. Additionally, this project showcases the use of affordable technologies, for example Raspberry Pi and Python 3, that provide functional solutions to real world problems, shifting the emphasis on open source technology as a reliable tool that can be used for other similar innovations. Finally, the objectives are related to various directions, such as mechanical design in Inventor, installation of control systems, and writing code in Python 3 to link Raspberry Pi 4 with sensors/actuators.