Bin Genius
Helps Students Improve Waste Sorting Habits With AI & IoT Technologies
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Introduction
Hi everyone! 👋
👩🦰👩🦱 We're Amy and Sunny, the team behind Bin Genius! We're developing a new generation of smart trash bins that combine AI and IoT technologies to teach students across Canada about proper waste sorting and inspire environmental awareness. 🌳🐧
🏆 Bin Genius was recently recognized as a top-five innovation in the British Columbia and Yukon Youth Innovation Showcase 2024 Competition. But this is just the beginning! We're passionate about making Bin Genius a community project used in schools nationwide to create a cleaner, greener future.
👨👩👦👦 Want to join us on this journey? We're looking for passionate individuals who share our vision. Together, we can make a real difference!
How Bin Genius Works
Step 1
If a student puts waste into a wrong bin
Step 2
The bin will send an alert with light and sound.
Step 3
The student will have to take that waste out and put it to the correct bin.
Our Prototype
Bin Genius Prototype (V1.2)
Sensor Board Wiring Diagram (V1.2)
Sensor Board Prototype (V1.2)
Sensor Board Schematic (V1.2)
Bin Genius App
You can find the Live App page from the main menu for a live experience on our Bin Genius app right on your phone
Bin Me (Live AI Camera)
Bin Rain (Game)
Detection Log
Dashboard UI
Our Journey
Idea brainstorming
Location: Vancouver Public Library
Collecting materials to build prototypes
Location: Lee's Electronics Shop
Working at lab
Location: Vancouver Hack Space
Building prototype
Location: Amy's Home
Coding (VSCode)
Testing with real trash bins
Location: Kensington Park
Testing with outdoor trash bins
Location: Kensington Park
Bin Genius Prototype V1.2 (latest version)
The News
Amy and Sunny on CBC News - November 6th, 2024
Photo Credit: Ben Nelms | CBC News
Amy and Sunny on CBC News - November 6th, 2024
Video Credit: CBC News