EcoSort: SmartWaste Assistant

Our product, EcoSort: SmartWaste Assistant, is an automatic voice-controlled waste dispenser. EcoSort: SmartWaste Assistant, was inspired by a shared passion for environmental sustainability and the belief that technology could improve waste management practices. The vision was to integrate convenience with eco-friendliness in smart homes.

How it Works:

When an infrared sensor detects motion, a Raspberry Pi runs a Python script that prompts the user to verbally identify their item. The Raspberry Pi processes the spoken input using Google Speech's API, converting the audio to text. Subsequently, a self-trained machine learning algorithm, employing a Naïve Bayes classifier, analyzes the text to identify and categorize the item as garbage, compost, or recycling. The algorithm's output triggers the Arduino to activate the corresponding servo motor, opening the appropriate waste bin.