Ren: Arduino-Based Autonomous Floor Mop

Authors

  • Celene Michaela Labong
  • Janna Mae C. Del Mundo
  • Jasmin C. Labrador

Keywords:

automatic mop, C programming, motor, sensors, microcontroller, water pump, Arduino

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

People nowadays, are busy with their personal works. Thus, they could not fulfill the responsibilities they need to accomplish at home, just like cleaning their houses and performing household chores. This investigatory project entitled, "Ren: Arduino-based Autonomous Floor Mop" ' aimed to emancipate people from obnoxious daily chores. This robot makes the easiest and fastest way of cleaning.

METHODS

For the development of the robot, we have planned the robot structure and functions, constructed the robot, created flow charts and programs using Arduino UNO, and we've tested the robot and the effectiveness of its sanitation based on the accuracy rate of each component including the average measurements detected by the sensors towards different blockages. The accuracy of the robot was tested with the C++ program. The researchers conducted three trials with 10 repetitions each to test the functionality of the robot.

RESULTS

After assessing the tests, the robot showed 100% success rate in its overall operation. With 100 % accuracy, it was found out that the robot can be manipulated easily without any issues on the controls programmed. The data collected was calculated and the average was computed to find the accuracy. Descriptive statistics was used in the statistical analysis.

DISCUSSIONS

In today's generation, without the proper use of time, we cannot accomplish anything. Through the help of a robotic mop cleaner, people can accomplish cleaning faster and easier. It will save time and effort. This project aims to design and fabricate an autonomous robot that would assist people at home who are too busy to clean and mop their floor, especially for families with children. in particular, this also includes the elderly who live by themselves and does not have enough strength or ability to perform daily chores.

Published

2019-01-18