Small litter that roams around on the beach affects the health of seawater, species and eventually our food chain. Even filters won't tear down and breakdown into microplastics.
Solution
A robot able to drive around, detect, recognize and pick up small litter. Equipped with cameras to hunt for litter and while driving, it will 'see' litter, because it can recognize this on the basis of a trained algorithm. In addition to cleaning up litter, its main added value is data collection. The public space function enhances its interaction with people which contributes to social discussion and awareness around the effects of littering.
