I recently had to build an infrared close proximity sensor that could tell if something was dropped in a parcel delivery drop box. After some searching, I ended up using a microcontroller and a piece ...

If you're looking to take on a new project with your Arduino, perhaps creating a smart trash can could be in the cards. Yes, it might sound strange but having a smart garbage bin could actually be ...

From a sanitising system to a smart dustbin, how these children are using innovation to combat COVID-19 SocialStory shares the stories of a few children in Delhi who have been discovering new ...

Smart dustbin with sensor, gadget to spot overflowing sewers win Noida Authority’s Swachh Innovative Technology Challenge The contest, held on January 1, saw a total of 154 submissions in five ...

The dustbin uses GSM technology to enable transmission of messages to a phone. Pawan told TOI that he has used a microprocessor, a 20-volt battery, along with an infrared sensor to sustain the design.