MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122257 A) filed by G. Narayanamma Institute Of Technology & Science (For Women), Hyderabad, Telangana, on Dec. 4, 2025, for 'solar powered water trash collecting robot.'
Inventor(s) include Madhuri Pocha; Patlolla Sravani; Boddu Preethi; Pardham Keerthi Priya; Chepuri Uma Pavani; V. Radha Krishna; N. Krishna Jyothi; Dr. P Chandra Sekhar; M. Madhuri Latha; and Dr. K. Mrudula.
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 disclosure relates to a solar powered water trash collecting robot that is designed for removing floating waste from the surface of water bodies. The robot includes a solar panel for harvesting sunlight, a charging circuit, and a rechargeable battery that provides power for propulsion, sensing, and communication. The system incorporates a pair of direct current motors controlled through a motor driving circuit that enables movement in multiple directions. An ESP32 CAM module provides wireless communication, real time video streaming, and remote navigation through a browser based interface. An ultrasonic sensing unit detects obstacles present in the path of travel, while a front mounted collection mechanism gathers floating debris into a storage bin. A bin level sensing unit measures the quantity of collected waste and provides a visual or audio indication when the bin becomes full. The robot offers safe, efficient, and continuous cleaning of lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and similar environments."
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