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@article{195011,
        author = {V. Thanush Kumar Reddy and M. Yaswanth Kumar and Venkata Gopinadh Pallikala},
        title = {FPGA-Based Autonomous Rag Picking Robot for Smart Waste Management},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5696-5705},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195011},
        abstract = {With the rapid increase in urban population, efficient waste man- agement has become a significant challenge. Traditional rag picking methods are manual, time-consuming, and expose workers to haz- ardous environments. To overcome these limitations, this paper presents the design and implementation of an FPGA-based autonomous rag- picking robot for smart waste management.
The proposed system uses a camera to capture real-time images and detect plastic waste using an object detection method. The DE10- Nano FPGA board acts as the main controller, enabling fast process- ing and real-time decision making. Ultrasonic sensors are used for obstacle detection and navigation.
Based on the detected object position, the robot moves towards the waste and performs pick-and-place operation using a robotic arm controlled by servo motors. The system demonstrates reliable object detection, smooth navigation, and effective waste collection.
The proposed solution reduces human effort, improves safety, and provides an efficient approach for smart waste management applica- tions.},
        keywords = {FPGA, Autonomous Robot, Waste Management, Object Detection, Robotic Arm, Ultrasonic Sensor},
        month = {March},
        }