Results

To evaluate the performance of the Waste Warrior prototype, a series of field and lab-based tests were conducted in a controlled water environment containing various types of floating waste materials, including plastic wrappers, bottles, leaves, and paper debris.

Collection Efficiency Test

Performance Metrics Evaluated:

Detection Accuracy – Ability of the camera module to identify floating waste within its scanning range.
Collection Rate – The percentage of floating waste collected by the fixed v-shaped scoop.
Storage Utilization – Efficiency of space used in the mesh basket and netting bag storage compartment

Waste Warrior at centre of lake

Waste Warrior at Lake side

Trash Collection Efficiency at Center of Lake (15 Rounds)

Trash Collection Efficiency at Side of Lake (15 Rounds)

Tests showed that Waste Warrior performed well in both the center and sides of the lake. It achieved an average efficiency of 87.33% in the center and 86.00% at the sides. While the center had slightly higher collection rates, the sides were more consistent. The system never collected fewer than 8 items per round. Overall, the results show that Waste Warrior can reliably collect floating waste across different areas of the water using its open-mouth suction design.