• Ms. Somya Agrawal
• Hiten Soni
• Gunjita Sompura
• Hindvrat Singh Rao

Water pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and urban water infrastructure, with floating waste such as plastic debris, organic matter, and non-biodegradable materials accumulating rapidly in lakes, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs. Conventional cleaning techniques rely heavily on manual labor or large fuel-powered vessels, which are not only inefficient and costly but also unsustainable over the long term. This paper proposes the design and development of an Autonomous Water Surface Cleaning Robot (AWSCR) as an innovative solution to address this challenge. The robot is designed to autonomously navigate water surfaces, detect floating waste, and collect it using an onboard skimming mechanism. Core components include a microcontroller-based control system, GPS for path tracking, ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, and a solar-powered energy module to enhance environmental sustainability. The mechanical design adopts a catamaran-style floating chassis for stability and efficiency, while the electronics system ensures intelligent navigation and remote monitoring capabilities. The robot's performance was evaluated through simulations and small-scale prototype testing in controlled water environments. The results demonstrate the feasibility of deploying such autonomous systems for real-world water surface maintenance with minimal human intervention. This work contributes to the growing field of environmental robotics and offers a scalable, low-cost platform for improving water quality in urban and semi-urban regions.

AUTONOMOUS WATER SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT

"AUTONOMOUS WATER SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no.336-342, June-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGW06055.pdf

"AUTONOMOUS WATER SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no. pp336-342, June-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGW06055.pdf