02471nam a2200301 i 4500 CSPC 20251202083136.0 251202s2024 ph a b 000 0 eng d CSPC eng CSPC rda UTH BSCS C277d 2024 Carique, Gerald M. author. Dolly : a voice-activated and gesture-recognizing smart trashcan utilizing the YOLO alogorithm for autonomous navigation / Gerald M. Carique, John Mark C. Ruam, and Arnold Rie J. Sejera 135 leaves. rdacontent text rdamedia unmediated rdacarrier volume Undergraduate Thesis (BSCS) - Computer Science. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024. Includes bibliographical references. Effective waste management is a growing global concern, with an estimated 2.24 bil-lion tons of solid waste generated annually. For individuals with mobility impairments, disposing of waste independently remains a significant challenge. This study addresses this gap by developing "Dolly", a voice-activated, gesture-recognizing smart trashcan designed to enhance waste disposal efficiency and accessibility. Using the YOLO (You Only Look Once) algorithm, the system detects a thumbs-up gesture to trigger autonomous navigation, allowing the trashcan to move toward the user's location. This innovation is particularly useful for office workers and individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and sus-tainability. The study's objectives include training and evaluating the YOLO algorithm for gesture recognition, integrating the model into a smart trashcan prototype, and testing the prototype's effectiveness in real-world scenarios. System integration used a Raspberry Pi 4 and Arduino Uno, and the system achieved a mean average precision (mAP@95) of 93%. Voice commands were incorporated through the PICO Voice Porcupine Wake Word engine. Results show that "Dolly" significantly improves accessibility for users with mobility im-pairments, promoting independence in waste disposal. Ruam, John Mark C. author. Sejera, Arnold Rie J. author. Benitez, Ian P. adviser. Fortuno, Kaela Marie N. chair, panelist. Oñate, Joseph Jessie S. panelist. Pandes, Tiffany Lyn O. panelist. ddc 0 UM C277d BSCS UTH 2024 0 0 ddc 0 0 CSPC CSPC UTH 2025-12-02 0 UTH BSCS C277d 2024 007015UM 2025-12-02 08:31:58 1-1 2025-12-02 UM 30977 30977