WCU students Invent Smart Trash Can
Western Caspian University students have invented a Smart Trash Can at the Technopark. The can starts when the hand approaches the lid- the lid opens automatically, the light inside turns on.
One of the creators of the project, Rufat Aliyev, says that the sensor system allows a person to dispose of waste without touching the lid. “This can prevent the spread of infection. This project is especially interesting in the current COVID period.
The ‘smart’ pot saves electricity. The light inside only comes on when the lid is opened. In the video below more details are presented about the prototype prepared by the students: