Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of waste disposal in industries. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for waste collection and disposal using an autonomous rover.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art.
[0003] During a process of metal fabrication, especially in lathe, there is an abundance of metal waste such as burr that are constantly thrown apart resulting in clutter in the work site. Hence, removal of this metal waste is of paramount importance as it would interfere with the fabrication process. Further, in small scale industries, the metal waste collection and disposal is done manually. This causes cuts and bruises to the manual labourers. Manual labour also involves a lot of time to collect the debris and remove it from the fabrication site. Also, manual labour is hazardous to do the scrap collection process while the machine is running.
[0004] Conventional systems for waste disposal are designed to collect and transport metal scraps (e.g., shavings, chips, and small pieces) from manufacturing or machining areas to designated disposal areas. Further, conventional processes utilize suction and dump mechanisms for disposing waste which consume a lot of energy.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a system and a method that can mitigate the problems associated with conventional systems and provide an efficient system and method for waste disposal.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for waste disposal using an autonomous vehicle where the system coupled to the autonomous vehicle receives signals to identify a location associated with disposal of objects.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that detects the objects along a pathway based on the received signals, where the pathway is configured for the disposal of the detected objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that accumulates the detected objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that detects obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected objects and correspondingly maneuvers the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected objects.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, enable disposal of the detected objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.

SUMMARY
[0012] This section is provided to introduce certain objects and aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an automatic waste disposal system. The automatic waste disposal system includes a processor communicatively coupled to an autonomous vehicle. A memory is operatively coupled with the processor, where said memory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects. The processor detects the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, where the pathway is configured for the disposal of the one or more objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location. The processor accumulates the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity. The processor detects one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly maneuvers the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects. In response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, the processor enables disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
[0014] In an embodiment, the processor may be communicatively coupled to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transceiver for receiving the one or more signals, where the processor may be configured to receive the one or more signals through a reader unit associated with the RFID transceiver, and where the reader unit may receive the one or more signals from an RFID tag unit positioned at the location for the disposal of the detected one or more objects.
[0015] In an embodiment, the processor may be communicatively coupled to an infrared sensor for detecting the pathway, and where upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor, the processor may be configured to guide the autonomous vehicle along the pathway.
[0016] In an embodiment, the processor may be communicatively coupled to an ultrasonic sensor for the detection of the one or more obstacles along the pathway, and where upon the detection of the one or more obstacles, the processor may be configured to manuever the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway.
[0017] In an embodiment, the processor may be communicatively coupled to one or more brushless DC (BLDC) motors for maneuvering the autonomous vehicle in one or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the detected one or more objects, and where the processor may be configured to operate at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC motors for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the detected one or more objects.
[0018] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to method for automatic waste disposal. The method includes receiving, by a processor, associated with a system, one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects. The method includes detecting, by the processor, the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, where the pathway is configured for the disposal of the one or more objects by an autonomous vehicle at the location, The method includes accumulating, by the processor, the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity. The method includes detecting, by the processor, one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly maneuvering the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects. The method includes, in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, enabling, by the processor, disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
[0019] In an embodiment, the method may include receiving, by the processor, the one or more signals through a reader unit associated with a RFID transceiver communicatively coupled to the processor, and where the reader unit may receive the one or more signals from a RFID tag unit positioned at the location for the disposal of the detected one or more objects.
[0020] In an embodiment, the method may include detecting, by the processor, the pathway through an infrared sensor communicatively coupled to the processor and guiding, by the processor, the autonomous vehicle along the pathway upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor.
[0021] In an embodiment, the method may include detecting, by the processor, the one or more obstacles along the pathway through an ultrasonic sensor communicatively coupled to the processor and maneuvering by the processor, the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway based upon the detection of the one or more obstacles.
[0022] In an embodiment, the method may include maneuvering, by the processor, the autonomous vehicle in one or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the detected one or more objects through one or more BLDC motors communicatively coupled to the processor and operating by the processor at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC motors for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the detected one or more objects.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes the disclosure of electrical components, electronic components, or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.
[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates an example schematic diagram (100) of the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram (200) of a proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates an example flow diagram (300) of the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates an example flow diagram (400) of a workflow of the autonomous vehicle implemented with the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 5 illustrates an example interaction diagram (500) representing the interaction of the autonomous vehicle with its various subsystems, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system (600) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0032] The present disclosure describes a system and a method for waste disposal through an autonomous vehicle. The system coupled to the autonomous vehicle/rover receives signals to identify a location associated with disposal of objects. Further, the system detects the objects along a pathway based on the received signals, where the pathway is configured for the disposal of the objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location. The system accumulates the objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity. The system detects obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the objects and correspondingly maneuvers the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the objects. The system in response to a determination that the accumulation of the objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, enables disposal of the objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
[0033] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with reference to FIGs. 1-6.
[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates an example schematic diagram (100) of the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] As illustrated in FIG. 1, one or more devices (102-1, 102-2…102-N) may be connected to the proposed system (106). A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the one or more devices (102-1, 102-2…102-N) may be collectively referred as the devices (102) and individually referred as the device (102). The devices (102) may be configured on an autonomous vehicle/rover and may include but not limited to an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a bluetooth module, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transceiver, one or more servo motors and corresponding motor drivers, and one or more brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Further, the rover may be configured with a battery for operating the rover.
[0036] In an embodiment, the autonomous vehicle may also be referred as a metal scrap collection and disposal rover that includes a mechanical assembly. The metal scrap collection and disposal rover may be used in metal fabrication industries and small scale industries involved in metal scrap recycling. A person skilled in the art may understand that the metal scrap collection and disposal rover may be interchangeably mentioned as a rover throughout the disclosure. The mechanical assembly of the rover may include a four wheeled rover powered by individual BLDC motors. A processor (202) may be communicatively coupled to the rover which may be wired with an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a bluetooth module, a RFID transceiver, a servo motor with motor drivers, and one or more BLDC motors.
[0037] In an embodiment, the system (106) may be communicatively coupled to one or more BLDC motors for maneuvering the autonomous vehicle in or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the one or more objects. The system (106) may be configured to operate at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the one or more objects. For example, two L298N motor drivers may be configured with the rover, one for controlling the two left BLDC motors, another for controlling the two right BLDC motors. The BLDC motors may be controlled by the two pairs of motor drivers, one for the left direction control and other motor driver controlling the right-side turn.
[0038] In an embodiment, the system (106) may receive one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects. The location may include a waste disposal unit for receiving the one or more objects. The one or more signals may be received by the system (106) through a reader unit associated with the RFID transceiver, where the reader unit may receive the one or more signals from a RFID tag unit positioned at a location for the disposal of the one or more objects. The one or more objects may include but not limited to metal scrap generated as a part of a metal fabrication process. In an embodiment, a user equipment (UE) may be used one or more users for communicating with the rover. The rover may be configured with the bluetooth module for receiving instructions from the UE. For example, a user may initiate the autonomous rover by sending an initiate instruction to the bluetooth module via the UE.
[0039] In an embodiment, the system (106) may detect the metal scrap along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, where the pathway may be configured for the disposal of the metal scrap by the rover at the location. The rover may be configured with a waste bin/disposal bin for storing the accumulated metal scrap. The system (106) may operate the servo-motor for opening/closing a lid of the waste bin during the metal scrap dumping process. The rover may be configured with the infrared sensor for detecting the pathway. The system (106) may be communicatively coupled to the infrared sensor for detecting the pathway, where upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor, the system (106) may guide the autonomous vehicle along the pathway.
[0040] In an embodiment, the system (106) may detect one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the metal scrap and correspondingly manuever the rover for the accumulation of the metal scrap. The rover may be configured with the ultrasonic sensor for the detection of the one or more obstacles along the pathway. The system (106) may be communicatively coupled to the ultrasonic sensor for the detection of the metal scrap along the pathway, where upon the detection of the metal scrap, the system (106) may manuever the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway.
[0041] In an embodiment, the system (106) may detect one or more levels of the metal scrap in the waste bin. In response to a determination that the accumulation of the metal scrap exceeds the predefined capacity of the waste bin, the system (106) may enable disposal of the metal scrap at the identified location through the rover.
[0042] Further, in an embodiment, the rover may be fully automated to collect the metal scrap from a destined site at periodic intervals. The rover may be programmed to collect from multiple work sites in a single cycle and may dispose the collected metal scrap to a dump site automatically. This automated rover may be completely safe to operate and does not pose any health hazard. Further, the rover may perform waste dumping using gravity-assisted dumping technique which results in energy saving compared to conventional systems which use suction and dump.
[0043] For example, in an embodiment, a power rating of a base station motor may be 1500W, were the waste bin emptying time may be 15 seconds. For a 1500 W motor running for 15 seconds, Energy=P×t, where P = 1500W (Power) x t = (15/3600) hrs. Hence, Energy=1500×(15/3600) = 6.25 Wh (Watt hours). Emptying 500 ml of metal scrap into the dump site may consume approximately 6.25 watt-hours (Wh) or 0.00625 kilowatt-hours (kWh). On an average, on a particular day, if 50 litres of metal scrap is to be dumped, then the energy consumption would be 6.25Wh x 100 = 625Wh/day. This energy may be saved by the rover using the gravity-assisted dumping technique.
[0044] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram (200) of a proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0045] Referring to FIG. 2, the system (106) may comprise one or more processor(s) (202) that may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the system (106). The memory (204) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory (204) may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.
[0046] In an embodiment, the system (106) may include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output (I/O) devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (106). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) (208).
[0047] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) (208) may be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) (208) may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) (208). In such examples, the system (106) may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the system (106) and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0048] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may receive one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects. The processor (202) may be communicatively coupled to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transceiver for receiving the one or more signals and the processor (202) is configured to receive the one or more signals through a reader unit associated with the RFID transceiver. The reader unit may receive the one or more signals from a RFID tag unit positioned at the location for the disposal of the one or more objects.
[0049] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may detect the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, where the pathway may be configured for the disposal of the detected one or more objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location. The processor (202) may be communicatively coupled to an infrared sensor for detecting the pathway, where upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor, the processor (202) may be configured to guide the autonomous vehicle along the pathway.
[0050] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may accumulate the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity.
[0051] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may detect one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly manuever the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects. The processor (202) may be communicatively coupled to an ultrasonic sensor for the detection of the one or more obstacles along the pathway, where upon the detection of the one or more obstacles, the processor (202) may manuever the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway.
[0052] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may be communicatively coupled to one or more brushless BLDC motors for maneuvering the autonomous vehicle in one or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the detected one or more objects. The processor (202) may be configured to operate at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC motors for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the detected one or more objects.
[0053] In an embodiment, in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, the processor (202) may enable disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
[0054] FIG. 3 illustrates an example flow diagram (300) of the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0055] As illustrated in FIG. 3, at step 302, the method may include receiving, by a system (106), one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects. At step 304, the method may include detecting (304), by the processor (202), the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, where the pathway may be configured for the disposal of the one or more objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location. At step 306, the method may include accumulating, by the processor (202), the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity. At step 308, the method may include detecting, by the processor (202), one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly manuever the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects. At step 310, in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, the method may include enabling, by the processor (202), disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
[0056] FIG. 4 illustrates an example flow diagram (400) of a workflow of the autonomous vehicle implemented with the proposed system (106), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] As illustrated in FIG. 4, in an embodiment, at step 402, the system (106) may determine a start point/base for moving the rover to collect the metal scrap. At step 404, the system (106) may determine a line path/pathway through the infrared sensor configured with the rover. At step 404, the system (106) may identify a toll plaza/docking station for docking the rover temporarily. At step 406, the system (106) may determine if one or more signals are received from a dumping station through a RFID transceiver configured with the rover. Further, the system (106) may detect metal scrap along the line path and accumulate the metal scrap in waste bin adaptively coupled to the rover. At step 408, the system (106) may initiate the dumping of the accumulated metal scrap. At step 410, the system (106) may dump the accumulated metal scrap at the dumping site. At step 412, the system (106), upon completion of the dumping of the metal scrap may proceed to a charging port for charging the rover battery. At step 414, the system (106) may be connected to a control system for monitoring the rover.
[0058] FIG. 5 illustrates an example interaction diagram (500) representing the interaction of the autonomous vehicle with its various subsystems, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0059] As illustrated in FIG. 5, in an embodiment, at step 512, a line-follower rover (502) may follow a line path leading to a dumping site (504). At step 514, the line-follower rover (502) may approach a toll plaza/docking station (506). At step 516, the line-follower rover (502) may be connected to a charging port (508) for charging the rover battery. At step 518, the line-follower rover (502) may receive commands of operation from a control system (510). At step 520, the line-follower rover (502) may be stopped temporarily at the toll plaza/docking station (506) temporarily. At step 522, the dumping procedure may be initiated to dump the accumulated metal scrap at the dumping site (504). At step 524, a flow of waste accumulated in the waste bin of the rover may be dumped at the dumping site (504).
[0060] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system (600) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0061] As shown in FIG. 6, the computer system (600) may include an external storage device (610), a bus (620), a main memory (630), a read-only memory (640), a mass storage device (650), a communication port(s) (660), and a processor (670). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system (600) may include more than one processor and communication ports. The processor (670) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication port(s) (660) may be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication ports(s) (660) may be chosen depending on a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system (600) connects.
[0062] In an embodiment, the main memory (630) may be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. The read-only memory (640) may be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chip for storing static information e.g., start-up or basic input/output system (BIOS) instructions for the processor (670). The mass storage device (650) may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces).
[0063] In an embodiment, the bus (620) may communicatively couple the processor(s) (670) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (620) may be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB, or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (670) to the computer system (600).
[0064] In another embodiment, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, and cursor control device may also be coupled to the bus (620) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system (600). Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through the communication port(s) (660). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system (600) limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0065] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be implemented merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0066] The present disclosure provides an automated scrap collection and disposal rover that is completely safe to operate and does not pose any health hazard.
[0067] The present disclosure provides an automated scrap collection and disposal rover that minimizes a time associated with the collection of scrap.
[0068] The present disclosure provides uses a gravity-assisted technique for dumping the collected scrap, minimizing the energy consumed compared to conventional systems for scrap collection.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a cost-effective solution which requires very little manual interference during operation.
[0070] The present disclosure provides an automated scrap collection and disposal rover that is operated a bluetooth module, aiding the automated scrap collection process.
, Claims:1. An automatic waste collection and disposal system (106), comprising:
a processor (202) communicatively coupled to an autonomous vehicle; and
a memory (204) operatively coupled with the processor (202), wherein said memory (204) stores instructions which, when executed by the processor (202), cause the processor (202) to:
receive one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects;
detect the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, wherein the pathway is configured for the disposal of the one or more objects by the autonomous vehicle at the location;
accumulate the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity;
detect one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly maneuver the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects; and
in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, enable disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
2. The system (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor (202) is communicatively coupled to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transceiver for receiving the one or more signals, wherein the processor (202) is configured to receive the one or more signals through a reader unit associated with the RFID transceiver, and wherein the reader unit receives the one or more signals from an RFID tag unit positioned at the location for the disposal of the detected one or more objects.
3. The system (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor (202) is communicatively coupled to an infrared sensor for detecting the pathway, and wherein upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor, the processor (202) is configured to guide the autonomous vehicle along the pathway.
4. The system (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor (202) is communicatively coupled to an ultrasonic sensor for the detection of the one or more obstacles along the pathway, and wherein upon the detection of the one or more obstacles, the processor (202) is configured to maneuver the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway.
5. The system (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor (202) is communicatively coupled to one or more brushless DC (BLDC) motors for maneuvering the autonomous vehicle in one or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the detected one or more objects, and wherein the processor (202) is configured to operate at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC motors for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the detected one or more objects.
6. A method (300) for automated waste disposal, the method (300) comprising:
receiving (302), by a processor (202) associated with a system (106), one or more signals to identify a location associated with disposal of one or more objects;
detecting (304), by the processor (202), the one or more objects along a pathway based on the received one or more signals, wherein the pathway is configured for the disposal of the one or more objects by an autonomous vehicle at the location;
accumulating (306), by the processor (202), the detected one or more objects through the autonomous vehicle up to a predefined capacity;
detecting (308), by the processor (202), one or more obstacles along the pathway during the accumulation of the detected one or more objects and correspondingly maneuvering the autonomous vehicle for the accumulation of the detected one or more objects; and
in response to a determination that the accumulation of the detected one or more objects exceeds the predefined capacity of the autonomous vehicle, enabling (310), by the processor (202), disposal of the detected one or more objects at the identified location through the autonomous vehicle.
7. The method (300) as claimed in claim 6, comprising receiving, by the processor (202), the one or more signals through a reader unit associated with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transceiver communicatively coupled to the processor (202), and wherein the reader unit receives the one or more signals from a RFID tag unit positioned at the location for the disposal of the detected one or more objects.
8. The method (300) as claimed in claim 6, comprising detecting, by the processor (202), the pathway through an infrared sensor communicatively coupled to the processor (202), and guiding, by the processor (202), the autonomous vehicle along the pathway upon detection of the pathway through the infrared sensor.
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 6, comprising detecting, by the processor (202), the one or more obstacles along the pathway through an ultrasonic sensor communicatively coupled to the processor (202), and maneuvering, by the processor (202), the autonomous vehicle, avoiding the one or more obstacles along the pathway based upon the detection of the one or more obstacles.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 6, comprising maneuvering, by the processor (202), the autonomous vehicle in one or more directions along the pathway for the disposal of the detected one or more objects through one or more brushless DC (BLDC) motors communicatively coupled to the processor (202), and operating, by the processor (202), at least a BLDC motor among the one or more BLDC motors for operating a disposal bin adaptively coupled to the autonomous vehicle for accumulation of the detected one or more objects.