Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Robot with IoT Control and PID Motor Management

Project information

  • Category: Embedded
  • Completion: March 2023 - June 2023

This project focuses on the creation of an innovative solar panel cleaning solution, featuring a robotic cleaner equipped with advanced functionalities. The cleaner incorporates a camera and IoT control via Blynk, allowing users to remotely monitor and control the cleaning process from their smartphones or other devices. Additionally, the system integrates PID motor management with encoders for precise motor control, ensuring efficient and effective cleaning operations. Ultrasonic HC SR04 edge ground detection and MPU 6050 sensors are utilized to enhance the robot's anti-slip functionality, enabling it to navigate and clean solar panels with accuracy and reliability. By automating the cleaning process and incorporating intelligent control features, this project aims to optimize solar panel efficiency and maintenance, contributing to increased energy production and sustainability.