TY  - BOOK
AU  - Carique,Gerald M.
AU  - Ruam,John Mark C.
AU  - Sejera,Arnold Rie J.
TI  - Dolly : : a voice-activated and gesture-recognizing smart trashcan utilizing the YOLO alogorithm for autonomous navigation / 
N1  - Undergraduate Thesis (BSCS) - Computer Science; Includes bibliographical references
N2  - 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
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