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Autonomous cleaning robots, like a Roomba, currently only pick up small objects like food wrappers, dirt, crumbs, etc. Trash-E provides a solution that allows owners to autonomously pick up larger pieces of trash. This robot utilizes computer vision to detect cups and uses laser data to move around the room. It then picks up the cup with its arm and gripper that's attached to the end and moves it into a container on Trash-E.
We offer a big thanks to Smart Charging Technologies for letting us use their lab facilities and donating the battery packs we used for our project.
Thomas Greco is a graduating computer engineering student at the University of Central Florida. Thomas has accepted a job with L3 Harris in Melbourne, FL, as a software engineer. Thomas' project role was developing embedded software, ROS SLAM software, and PCB design.
Christian Mayo is a graduating computer engineering student at the University of Central Florida. After graduation, Christian will be taking a job with Qualtrics in Seattle, WA, as a software engineer. Christian's role in the project was developing the object detection software and ROS SLAM software.
Alex Rizk is a graduating computer engineer at the University of Central Florida. After graduating Alex will be starting an embedded software engineering job with Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA. In the future, he plans on pursuing a career in the fields of Robotics and Mechatronics. Alex's role in the project was developing embedded software, and mechanical design.
Chrizzell Jay 'CJ' Sanchez is an electrical engineering student , with a focus on Power and Renewables at the University of Central Florida. CJ has accepted a job with Affiliated Engineers in Gainesville, FL where he will perform MEP consulting. Chrizzell's role in the project was engineering power systems and PCB design.