Plastic waste sorting system design
Sorting system casing design
ROLE
Programming & Designer
TOOLS
Matlab, Plastics,Figma, Robot arm
TIMELINE
12 Weeks
TEAM
Team Project
This project aims to solve the problem of plastic waste in the laboratory by utilizing the robotarm to sort out different types of recyclable plastic waste and greatly improve the efficiency of plastic recycling. By creating special labels on the plastic, the robotic arm can recognize the data on the labels and operate the sorting process. Therefore, the manufacturer’s trust can be increased in recycled plastic and also protect the environment.It introduces an innovative robotic arm and advanced labeling system with QR codes, optimizing sorting and recycling efficiency. The initiative not only streamlines waste management but also instills trust in the quality of recycled plastics, thereby fostering sustainable practices in thescientific community.
How might we (even marginally) minimize the generation of billions of pounds of plastic waste produced by the global research community each year?
Common Challenges to Recycling Laboratory Waste Products“There is often a misguided belief that lab waste simply cannot be recycledbecause it has been in contact with contaminated, caustic, toxic, or otherwise hazardous materials. However, this is not necessarily true in all cases.”Laboratories may lack the resources, processes, infrastructure, or even workplace culture necessary to identify and install waste disposal and recycling strategies.Many products used in laboratory settings are made up of a complex array of components, some of which are recyclable and some of which are not. Breaking down components and disposing of each part appropriately may simply seem too demanding or time-consuming, especially in a busy laboratory.
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