ST1638: SORTBUDDY (Autonomous Collecting And Sorting Bin)

SHAIFOL ZIQRI BIN ZAINURIN Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)

SORTBUDDY is an intelligent, autonomous recycling bin designed for high-traffic public areas like stadiums, convention centers, and commercial spaces. Using LiDAR sensors and Intel RealSense Depth Cameras, it navigates crowded enviroments, detects differents types of waste (plastic, paper and can) and automatically sort them into correct compartments for recycling or disposol. This reduces manual labor, lowers cost, and improves recycling efficiency by minimizing contamination. Its smart system prevents bin overflow and adapts to programmed routes or real-time data. With flexible options for purchase, rental, or subscription, SORTBUDDY provides a cost-effective, sustainable solution that supports responsible waste management and contributes to a cleaner, greener future.