About C.A.T.-Bot:

The Controllable Active-Search Trash-Collection Robot, also known as C.A.T.-Bot, is designed to provide an accessible and autonomous trash pickup solution, particularly benefiting elderly or physically disabled individuals who may struggle with bending down to pick up trash. Unlike existing commercial systems, which are typically limited to vacuuming small debris, this innovative robot targets larger items such as plastic cups, tissues, and bottles. By leveraging technologies such as LiDAR, infrared sensors, and a visual camera system, LGTCR autonomously navigates and identifies trash marked by a human operator with a laser pointer, making it a convenient and effective solution for in-home waste collection.