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Sweepy - Autonomous Beach Cleaning Robot

AI Meets Ecology

An intelligent robot that detects, collects, and sorts beach litter using AI and robotics.

About Sweepy

Sweepy is a smart autonomous robot developed to clean beaches by detecting, collecting, and sorting litter.

  • Computer vision using YOLOv8
  • ROS2 & LiDAR-based navigation
  • Custom-built magnetic manipulator

Key Features

🧠 AI-Based Detection

YOLOv8 helps Sweepy detect plastic, cans, and other waste in real time.

🗺 Autonomous Navigation

Sweepy navigates sandy beaches using ROS2 and LiDAR without human control.

🧲 Magnetic Manipulator

Equipped with a magnetic gripper to pick up metal waste efficiently.