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Benefits: Design
With the sustainable intelligent machine's real-time Our design consists of three central portions: the adopted
monitoring feature, users can avoid bringing items to the intelligent machine, the solar panel and the Uninterrupted
recycling bin only to find it full and having to stack them Power Supply (UPS). The UPS will have a charging and
around or on top of the bin. discharging circuit that interfaces between the solar panel and
the intelligent machine. The UPS will provide the electricity to
This prevents potential hazards such as: the intelligent machine, as peak sun hours for Singapore are
*Objects falling and injuring passersby only around 4.5 hours.
*Dismantling functional parts leads to the leakage of
hazardous substances into the environment
*Falling objects with batteries sparking fires

Sustainable intelligent machine enables:
1.Increased Recycling Rate: With the smart bin's status
monitoring feature, users are more likely to recycle as they
can track their progress and receive incentives through the
SG Recycling dashboard. This leads to an increase in e-waste Figure 10: System Design
recycling rates.
Site Survey
2.Improved Collection Efficiency: METech can use the We surveyed our campus to determine the optimal location for
smart bin's filling status data to plan and assign collection the sustainable intelligent machine. Specifically, we recorded
vehicles efficiently, reducing waste and increasing the overall light intensity data from 8 am to 5 pm at three potential
effectiveness of the collection process. locations, taking into account various angles to ensure an
accurate assessment of lighting conditions. We determined
3.Reduced Carbon Emissions: By implementing clean and the most suitable location to be at Blk 1, Level 6 pillar near
sustainable energy from solar power, we can significantly the toilet.
reduce the original large amount of carbon emissions
associated with adopting traditional recycling methods. This
contributes to a more environmentally friendly approach to
e-waste management.

4.Scalability: The integration of solar power, intelligent
machines, and UPS systems as a modular solution enables
rapid deployment and scalability to multiple locations.

This allows for:
*Fast setup and installation at various sites
*Easy expansion or relocation without significant infrastructure
changes
*Reduced costs associated with traditional energy sources
and equipment upgrades
Figure 11 Site survey and result

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