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S&M4135 Research paper of Special Issue https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5576 Published: August 21, 2025 Smart Trash Can Based on AI and IoT [PDF] Shu-Han Liao, Lydia Hsiao-Mei Lin, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chih-Cheng Chen, Bo-Ruei Su, Dong-Jin Li, Chun-Chia Chang, and Wei-Jie Mei (Received January 21, 2025; Accepted August 4, 2025) Keywords: edge detection, deep learning, image processing, convolutional neural network
Initially, we saw smart trash bins on the streets near convenience stores abroad. Their purpose is to promote recycling by offering cash rewards as an incentive, encouraging the public to engage in environmentally friendly practices. However, we believe that environmental protection does not necessarily have to rely on street installations or monetary rewards. Instead, everyone can contribute to sustainability right from their own homes. With this in mind, we integrated the concept of smart homes, which has recently become popular, and designed our own smart trash bin. This bin can detect the type of waste and automatically sort it for recycling. It helps users avoid confusion caused by the complexity of waste categories and encourages them to develop good recycling habits.
Corresponding author: Lydia Hsiao-Mei Lin and Chih-Cheng Chen![]() ![]() This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Cite this article Shu-Han Liao, Lydia Hsiao-Mei Lin, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chih-Cheng Chen, Bo-Ruei Su, Dong-Jin Li, Chun-Chia Chang, and Wei-Jie Mei, Smart Trash Can Based on AI and IoT, Sens. Mater., Vol. 37, No. 8, 2025, p. 3531-3537. |