Design and Fabrication of a Wi-Fi Controlled Oil Cleaning Robot Using Esp32

The oil contamination on the surface of the water, resulting from industrial activities, running machines, and accidental spillage, is a potential threat to the environment and ecology. Conventional methods for oil spill cleanup are often costly, labor-intensive, and less effective for small water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and industrial wastewater tanks. This paper discusses the design and development of a Wi-Fi-controlled oil cleaning robot for effective removal of floating oil layers on the surface of the water. A Wi-Fi-controlled oil cleaning robot is designed and developed for effective removal of floating oil layers on the surface of the water. This is achieved by using an IoT-enabled robotic system, where the system uses an ESP32 microcontroller and the Blynk IoT application for effective wireless monitoring and control. A lightweight floating chassis is designed for effective movement on the surface of the water, and an oleophilic pad is attached at the rear end for effective collection of oil contaminants on the surface of the water. Experimental results show the reliable wireless monitoring and control, stable movement, low power consumption, and effective oil removal capability of the designed and developed Wi-Fi-controlled oil cleaning robot.