AI, Robotics, and the Future of Waste Management: A Systematic Review of Advanced Collection and Sorting Systems

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 6
    By

    T. Rumaiza,

  • Banu Priya M,

  1. Student, Department of Computer Applications, Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, Thaloor, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, Thaloor, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The rapid growth of cities and rise in population have made waste management a major concern that calls for innovative and efficient solutions. Conventional waste collecting techniques are dangerous, time-consuming, and frequently ineffective. The development of automated waste management systems powered by cutting-edge technology like robotics, deep learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) is examined in this study. Vision-based systems, convolutional neural networks (CNN) for garbage identification, IoT enabled smart bins, and solar-powered autonomous cars are just a few of the methods that are examined in a thorough literature analysis. The report emphasizes how well these technologies work to improve waste collection precision, cut down on human labor, and lessen pollution in the environment. However, limitations are noted, including restricted object differentiation, complex navigation, and scalability limitations. The study makes recommendations for future research topics, such as increasing energy economy, refining navigation algorithms, and increasing object identification accuracy. It is not only possible but also crucial to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into waste management systems in order to create cleaner and more intelligent urban settings.

Keywords: Waste management, collection and sorting of waste, artificial intelligence, robotics, robot navigation, IoT in waste collection

[This article belongs to International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics ]

How to cite this article:
T. Rumaiza, Banu Priya M. AI, Robotics, and the Future of Waste Management: A Systematic Review of Advanced Collection and Sorting Systems. International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics. 2025; 03(01):1-6.
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T. Rumaiza, Banu Priya M. AI, Robotics, and the Future of Waste Management: A Systematic Review of Advanced Collection and Sorting Systems. International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics. 2025; 03(01):1-6. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijram/article=2025/view=222516


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Volume 03
Issue 01
Received 26/04/2025
Accepted 24/05/2025
Published 12/06/2025
Publication Time 47 Days
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