Navis : An Automated

Aquatic Clean Up Robot

Cang, Cordovez, Jung, Velez
Introduction: Philippines
● Trash is a recurring problem in the world.
● The Philippines ranks as the world’s third worst ocean polluter,
only after China and Indonesia.
● As of 2016, around 40, 087.45 tons of municipal solid waste
are produced daily according to the National Solid Waste
Management Commission.
Introduction: Cagayan de Oro City
● Cagayan de Oro City has been known to be the recipient of
several major street flooding, especially during months of rainy
season.
● Main causes include logged up drainage systems and polluted
waterways all over the city.
● The trash accumulates along these narrow bodies of water,
thus block different exit points for the water to drain.
Introduction: Robots
● The word “robot” comes from the Czech word, robota, which
means “forced work or labor.”
● Nowadays robots are classified as any man-made machine
that can perform work normally performed by humans, either
automatically or by remote control.
● There are many classifications of robots; for the reason that
they have unique functions and features, they are hard to
categorize.
Statement of the Problem
● The research aims to answer the following questions:
● How severe is the trash problem in the rivers or small bodies
of water of Cagayan De Oro City?
● Will the robot be able to rid the canal’s surface of buoyant
trash, such as plastics?
● Will the robot be more efficient than conventional cleaning
methods (physical labor)?
Objectives of the Study
The researchers have chosen to build such robot in hopes of
achieving the following:
● To create a student-made robot that can clear buoyant trash
from the surface of narrow bodies of water, like canals;
● To make said robot have self-sustaining qualities, such as it
being automated; and
● To take part in the cleanliness movement in Cagayan de Oro
city starting with cleaning its canals;
Conceptual Framework
Microcontroller Actuators
(Arduino and (Motor driver and External Factors
Raspberry Pi) servos)

Sensors
(Camera module,
Ultrasonic Sensor,
infrared sensor
CHAPTER 2 : RRL
● A group of researchers from Lingaya’s University and
Visvodaya Technical Academy decided to start a project that
would help in the cleaning of oil spills.
● Emaad Mohamed H. Zahugi, Mohamed M. Shanta, and T. V.
Prasad created a concept called “swarm robots” in their
research entitled “Design of Multi-robot System for Cleaning
Up Marine Oil Spill.”
CHAPTER 2 : RRL
● These robots are equipped with a “skimmer” that looks like a
half-cut oval, which would skim the surface of the ocean, on
which the oil floats on.
● Oil and water, being immiscible liquids, do not mix. Oil floats
atop of water, therefore making it easier for the said robots to
skim the ocean and rid it’s surface of thick, black oil.
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
Design

● Using an online Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modelling

software called “Tinkercad” in order to create and model the
shape of the robot's frame for 3D printing.
● The researchers took into consideration the size of the robot,
servos, and other parts into account when designing the CAD
model.
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
Coding and Prototyping
● The code’s primary objective was to optimize and record
information received from the sensors and to automatically control
the servos and motors.

● The parts were fitted temporarily into a breadboard for quick and
simple connections for the prototype. Different codes, each
corresponding to different functions and capabilities were
formulated.
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
Construction
● First step was to create the main structure of the boat using the
plastic mega box. The Tinkercad diagram was used as basis for the
boat.
● Second step was to install the ultrasonic sensor and servo motors
into the frame to measure the length of hookup wire needed to
attach these parts to the Arduino.
● Lastly, sealing the electronics into the rear compartment and
checking if the robot was waterproof.
Final Prototype
INITIAL PROTOTYPE
FINAL PROTOTYPE
EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES

Existing Innovative
Technologies Features
● Existing Technologies ● navigate
● waste shark ● can operate on its own
● seabin
● ocean clean-up array
CONCLUSION
● With the herd mentality causing immense problems with garbage
disposal, the researchers decided that their innovation be aimed
towards stopping the herd mentality of disposing garbage in small
bodies of still water, like canals and even creeks.
● As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” The
researchers created Navis to prevent the onset of garbage thrown
into bodies of water.
CONCLUSION
● Based on the objectives created that can be found in the first
chapter of this research, the researchers conclude that their
prototype’s envisioned purpose and function was achieved.
● The researchers were able to create a workable invention
identified as Navis, that was able to scoop lightweight and
buoyant garbage from the body of water it was tested on.
CONCLUSION
● It was able to pick up the trash sensed in front of it.
● With the limited resources and knowledge in coding, this invention
proved that despite the limitations, the researchers were still able
to display their forward-thinking ability and creativity.
RECOMMENDATION
● Firstly, to expand the robot’s range of function to be operable in
larger bodies of water, its code must be changed.
● Secondly, the researchers recommend that whoever chooses to
pursue and continue this invention improve the boats structure,
which should be of a lightweight and durable material.
RECOMMENDATION
● Thirdly, in terms of its garbage collection, the researchers suggest
that succeeding prototypes have a stronger and firmer net. Aside
from that, servos with great strength should be used and
programmed.
● Lastly, if any future researchers would like to add a touch of
sustainability, solar power can be used, and it is deemed by the
researchers as the most efficient and appropriate type of energy to
be collected.