AUTONOMOUS DRAINAGE MAINTANANCE ROBOT
FLOWGUARD
ADVISOR
NURUL HUDA AHMAD
TOMY BIN KANA
AIMAN NADZRI
FARIZZUAN ALIAS
GROUP MEMBERS
FLASH FLOOD
Clogged drains to blame for flash floods.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/446463
Silt, garbage and other obstructions are reducing the carrying capacity of the drainage system by up to 50 percent
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Houseflies act as vectors of diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
Clogged storm drains are hazards to public health and safety.
- Female Anopheles mosquito causing malaria.
- Snail commonly acts as an intermediate host for schistosomiasis.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/drinking-water
CONVENTIONAL METHOD VS ADMR
Dimension of ADMR, cm:
20(width) x 30(length) x 15(height)
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
Challenge for manual cleaning methods due to their limited reach and depth penetration.
Restricted range and capacity of manual efforts result in addressing only select portions of the drainage network.
AUTONOMOUS DRAINAGE MAINTANANCE ROBOT (ADMR)
Dimension of ADMR, cm:
20(width) x 30(length) x 15(height)
LiDAR
DRILLER
EXTENDABLE ARM
CONTINUOUS TRACK
WATER JET
CHARGING PORT
ANTENNA
METHODOLOGY
1) Pressure sensor installation by ADMR
- Arduino water pressure sensors are installed at strategic points in the drain network.
- These sensors detect water pressure changes, indicating potential clogs or blockages.
- Conducted 1 or 2 times a month
- Water is introduced into the drain, and abnormal pressure increases are detected by pressure sensors.
8) Stuck Prevention and Recovery
- Safety measures include attaching a rope to the robot to prevent getting stuck and the robot can be manually pulled out.
10) Efficiency Enhancement
3) Arduino Emergency Alert System
- Pressure sensor abnormalities trigger emergency alert and send through Arduino cloud.
- The robot's AI algorithms optimize cleaning patterns based on real-time data.
9) Data Collection and Monitoring
- The cameras on the robot provide live footage of the cleaning process.
- The ADMR is brought to the specified locations using the transmitted data and is placed into the drain.
5) Autonomous Navigation (LiDAR Mapping)
- LiDAR creates a detailed 3D map of the drain's layout and obstacles.
- ADMR uses this mapping to autonomously manoeuvre through the drain.
- ADMR's AI algorithms process the LiDAR data, allowing the robot to adapt to different drain layouts.
7) Clog Removal Mechanism
- The robot is equipped with water jets and extendable arms, robotic driller could bore through certain types of debris or obstacles.
*Illustration of the robe. Retrieved from https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Electric-Lifting-GT108-Underwater-Sewer-Pipe_1600703021283.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.p_offer.d_image.117a153fXq2lXt&s=p
https://waterprojectsonline.com/custom_case_study/bcis-3d-lidar-point-cloud-2020/
AUTONOMOUS AI
- ADMR can autonomously navigate complex drainage systems, identify potential clogs, and execute efficient cleaning maneuvers, reducing the need for constant human intervention.
AUTONOMOUS AI
LiDAR
INTEGRATION OF LiDAR
- Emits laser pulses and measures the time it takes for the pulses to return
- Robot will autonomously navigate through tight spaces, obstacles, and complex drain configurations.
ARDUINO
- Communication between various components of the robot.
- ADMR execute its tasks, respond to emergencies, and transmit vital information to operators and workers.
ARDUINO
WATER PRESSURE SENSORS
PRESSURE SENSOR
- Arduino water pressure sensors detect variations in water pressure.
- ADMR can identify potential clogs or blockages that hinder the flow of water.
LITHIUM POLYMER SOLAR POWERED BATTERY
- Continuous operation of the robot while minimizing environmental impact.
- The lithium polymer battery provides efficient and long-lasting energy storage
LITHIUM POLYMER SOLAR POWERED BATTERY
Adaptability of ADMR to different drain cofigurations and sizes
DRAIN SIZE AND CONFIGURATION
Robot size is such that it cannot enter the smaller and the larger pipes of diameters below 35 cm and above 75cm.
Effectiveness in handling various types of debris and sediment.
- ADMR effectiveness might reduce if it encounter larger or harder material
DEBRIS AND SEDIMENT
TOTAL COST
COST
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https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/water-pressure-sensor.html
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Maintenance
Water pressure sensor - RM348.97 - RM697.95
JUSTIFICATION
Breakdown of overall losses as a result of the December 2021 floods (RM6.1 billion)
Source: Data taken from the Department of Statistics, Malaysia
https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2022-26-malaysias-floods-of-december-2021-can-future-disasters-be-avoided-by-serina-rahman/
Breakdown of overall losses as a result of the Floods in 2022 (RM622.4 million)
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-records-187m-losses-to-floods-in-2022-terengganu-kelantan-worst-hit
TARGET MARKET
Local Governments and Municipalities
Environmental Agencies
GREEN WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATION
Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power.
Mitigates the risk of flash floods, safeguarding communities, homes, and natural landscapes.
Prevents the accumulation of pollutants that can contaminate water bodies and harm ecosystems.
Minimizes resource consumption and waste generated associates with frequent repair