Last week, seven members from Lancaster University Leipzig Computer Science Society traveled to Bailrigg, England, to collaborate with their counterparts from the main campus: CompSoc. This visit was part of an international collaborative initiative that aims to strengthen ties between different Lancaster University campuses around the globe.
Together, they worked on an ambitious project, an automatic waste sorting system, which continues the work started during a previous event in Leipzig: https://lnkd.in/eVNTTgGR
The event in Leipzig allowed both teams to bond while developing a prototype of a 3D-printed robotic arm in three days. This time, they scaled things up. Instead of a single 3D-printed arm, they introduced two KUKA industrial robots, the same ones used in car assembly lines. These powerhouses, capable of handling loads of 180kg and moving at 3m/s, were crucial in elevating their solution to an industrial scale.
By dividing into sub-teams, they tackled the challenge with a combination of machine learning for object detection and classification, alongside robotics for precise sorting. This collaboration resulted in a promising proof-of-concept.
By innovating in waste management, they hope to contribute toward sustainable solutions for one of the world’s growing environmental concerns. Their long-term vision is to extend this technology to more critical areas, such as nuclear waste management, where safe and efficient handling is of utter importance.
They are glad for all their collaborators and supporters – especially:
– LCSS’s team: Matias Barandiaran Rivera, Parichay Sachdev, Mustafa Azizi, Mikelis Kamepe, Osvaldo, Athar Syed and Inderjot Singh Litt.
– CompSoc’s team: André Mariucci, Isaac R., Henry Oldroyd, Toby Vernon and Max.
– Lancaster University Leipzig and Lancaster University.
– Phil Benachour, Fabio Papacchini and Stephen Monk.
If you would like to see a quick demo, refer to their Github repository: https://lnkd.in/eeTV5AcT
