MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122442 A) filed by Atme College Of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'floating waste collecting robot.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Shalini Hanok.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a Floating Waste Collecting Robot designed for the efficient removal of floating debris and pollutants from water bodies. The robot operates on the surface of the water and is controlled wirelessly through a Bluetooth-based smartphone interface. It comprises an Arduino microcontroller, L298N motor driver, HC-05 Bluetooth module, DC motors with propellers, and a detachable waste-collecting net. The robot receives directional commands from the user's smartphone and navigates accordingly to collect floating waste into the net positioned at the rear. The system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, ensuring portability and energy efficiency. The invention provides a cost-effective, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to manual cleaning methods, reducing human exposure to contaminated water. The robot's modular design enables easy maintenance and scalability, and its structure is adaptable for future integration of solar panels, IoT sensors, and autonomous navigation systems."
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