Hai Duong students apply artificial intelligence to waste classification

The AIOT Waste Classification Robot is the first-prize winner at the 18th Youth, Teenagers, and Children's Creativity Contest of Hai Duong province.

This is a product by Nguyen Phuong Anh, a 10^th grader of Nguyen Trai Senior High School for the Gifted in Hai Duong city and Ta Duc Hien, a 6^th grader of Phan Boi Chau Junior High School, and Nguyen Minh Tien and Nguyen Sang Bao Chau, 3^rd graders of Dai Dong Primary School, in Tu Ky district.

The robot was made with the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IOT) to create an advanced, automated, and convenient solution to waste management.

The product automatically classifies waste through voice and image recognition software, thereby reducing dependence on manual classification but increasing waste management efficiency.

When identifying the correct type of waste, the robot will automatically open the lid of the corresponding trash bin and invite the user to put the waste in the bin.

In case the user gives many types of waste at the same time, the robot will request waste classification.

The product is connected to the phone number of the waste collector. When the trash bin is full, the robot will notify the user and send a signal to the waste collection manager.

The robot can introduce itself, and give compliments and cards to those actively and properly disposing of waste.

The product was given first prize for the possibility to be widely applied in practice.

This year, the organizers received 126 models and products participating in the contest, up nine over the previous year.

Kim Thanh district had 33 entries, the most in the province, followed by Tu Ky, Gia Loc, and Thanh Ha districts.

36 typical products and models were awarded prizes.

Hai Duong News