17
Nov

SORT BOT – Dispose your waste smartly

This equipment came to existence with realizing a need. The need being very crucial that of managing the enormous waste that is created all around the globe. Although there exist facilities like waste recycling, there are numerous problems in the whole process of recycling of waste. One of the major problems being the fact that waste comprises of variety of products made of different materials. Different plastics, metals, fabrics, paper, glass, etc. which have different levels and factors of recycling. Every material has different melting points, recycling processes and recyclability. When all this waste with mixed materials reaches the recycling center it becomes almost impossible to carry the recycling process effectively and makes it an expensive and time-consuming process. Due to which it is important to segregate the waste at the primary stage of collection itself based on the materials.

Thus SortBot, unlike any ordinary waste bin, is equipped with automation to enhance to solve the above problem. Sensors at the lid detect the waste material and activate the flaps underneath allowing the waste to fall into the right compartments. SortBot eliminates the need for manual segregation which is required before sending the waste for recycling. This smart bin segregates the waste into four categories namely, plastic, metal, paper and glass. Ergonomic features such as easy reach to the lid is possible due to concave spacing provided at the front, appropriate height of the control panel, caster wheels for easy maneuverability, notably establishes SortBot as a smart waste bin.