Smart Technology Empowering a New Era of Waste Management
Through innovative technologies and the application of KittenBot, design intelligent waste management systems to improve recycling efficiency, reduce environmental pollution, and promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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1. Analyze Waste Management Challenges
Understand the main issues in current waste treatment, such as difficulties in sorting, low recycling rates, and resource wastage. Learn how technology can help solve these challenges.
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2. Design Smart Waste Management Solutions
Students will design and program intelligent waste management systems, such as robotic garbage collection vehicles and smart recycling bins, simulating real-life waste handling scenarios.
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3. Utilize Sensors and Automation Technologies
Learn how to use Micro:Bit and KittenBot sensors (like ultrasonic sensors and servo motors) to implement intelligent waste management and improve resource utilization.
Special Activity Schedule
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DAY 1 – Special Activity: JAPJAP Zero Field Trip
Explore Waste Treatment and Resource RecyclingVisit a local waste treatment center or recycling station to learn how daily waste is sorted, processed, and recycled, inspiring students' interest in smart waste management.
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DAY 2–3: Robotic Garbage Collection Vehicle
Design Intelligent Waste Collection Devices
Use KittenBot and Micro:Bit to design an intelligent vehicle that can automatically collect garbage, equipped with a claw for grabbing and dumping waste, simulating the waste collection process.
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DAY 4–5: Smart Recycling Bin
Build an Automatic Sorting and Recycling System
Use Micro:Bit, ultrasonic sensors, and servo motors to design a smart recycling bin that automatically sorts and collects waste based on size or position.