MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531026444 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 22, 2025, for Automated Waste Collection And Disposal Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Sarita Mohapatra.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: An automated waste collection and disposal device, comprises of a circular frame 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface of an area, a microphone 102 integrated in the frame 101 for giving voice commands regarding requirement of assistance in collection of garbage, from the surface, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 mounted on the frame 101 to determine position of the garbage around the frame 101, a robotic arm 104 is installed at periphery of the frame 101 and equipped with a shovel 105 for scooping and transferring the waste onto the trough-like shaped frame 101, a flap installed on edge of the shovel 105 via a motorized hinge joint for pulling waste towards the shovel 105, and a weight sensor embedded in the body and synced with the imaging unit 103 for determining filling of the frame 101.
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