Diseño de un prototipo de robot móvil radiocontrolado para recolección de residuos sólidos en Playas

Abstract

He accumulation of solid waste in coastal areas represents a serious environmental problem that affects biodiversity, public health, and sustainable tourism. The increasing buildup of trash on beaches, attributed to human activity and a lack of adequate infrastructure, requires innovative and efficient solutions. Based on this study, we propose and validate the ”design of a remote-controlled mobile robot prototype designed for solid waste collection on beaches,”which is equipped with a control system that emits radio frequency (RF) signals, which are electromagnetic waves that successfully communicate with the receiver inside the robot. The prototype underwent rigorous experimental testing to evaluate its load capacity and autonomy, setting specific objectives. The results obtained indicate that the robot can collect the established target of waste per operational cycle, with an average autonomy of 2.0 hours per charge, meeting and, in some cases, exceeding the set goals. Additionally, the robot’s ability to handle waste of different sizes was assessed, achieving an 80 % collection rate and demonstrating the effectiveness of the robot in cleaning areas with varying pollution levels. Ultimately, these findings demonstrate the prototype’s effectiveness in improving beach cleaning efficiency, providing a viable solution to the limitations of current tools, and contributing to environmental preservation and sustainable tourism.