Scientists from Perm Polytechnic University are developing a mobile robotic system for clearing complex natural areas such as forests and steppes. They recommend using several machines, each of which will perform its own task: Some will explore the area, others will collect garbage. As Anton Posyagin, associate professor of the Department of Automation and Telemechanics, explains, division of tasks helps avoid unnecessary movements and reduces energy costs, making the process more efficient. The project will become a universal solution in the fight against environmental pollution.
Robot prototypes have already been created. The reconnaissance models, about the size of a radio-controlled car, are equipped with cameras, sensors and radio modules to exchange data. By creating maps of the area, they can help other robots choose the best cleaning routes. Scientists tested the algorithms on a simulator, where the “spiral” method showed the best results – it reduces time and energy costs by almost half. This technology is especially applicable to areas where waste distribution is uneven.
The problem of environmental pollution remains valid. Domestic waste fills forests, beaches and reservoirs, and the efforts of volunteers and workers to clean them are clearly not enough. The scientists’ research was published in the collection “Innovative Technologies: Theory, Tools, Practice”. The project is supported by the Priority 2030 program and has the potential for large-scale implementation to help protect nature and make it cleaner.
Source: Ferra
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