AUTOMATIC BATTERY SORTING USING AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND CONVEYOR BELT FOR SMART BATTERY RECYCLING

Abstract

The use of batteries in electronic devices, cars, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems is growing, which means there is more used battery waste being created. When batteries are not handled or disposed of properly, it can pollute the environment and waste valuable materials that could be reused through recycling [1], [5], [31].Different types of batteries, like lithium-ion and lead-acid, have different features and recycling needs, so it's important to sort them correctly before recycling [2], [6], [17].This research introduces an automatic battery sorting system that uses an embedded system and a conveyor belt to help with smart battery recycling. The system includes a conveyor belt, a sensing unit, an embedded controller, a motor, and an automatic sorting mechanism. Automated conveyor systems and smart sorting methods are being studied as ways to improve how materials are identified and separated [92], [100], [101]. Used batteries are moved along the conveyor belt and are scanned at a sensing station. The sensors check certain battery features, and the embedded controller uses that information to decide which sorting category the battery should go into. An actuator then moves the battery into the correct collection bin. The system is meant to reduce the need for manual handling, make sorting more consistent, and offer a useful way to sort battery waste before recycling. Developing automated and intelligent battery management systems is seen as an important step in improving battery recycling and helping with sustainable material use [18], [22], [28], [29]. The system can also be improved using technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, machine vision, and data monitoring [28], [29], [79]. Overall, this approach helps with safer battery handling, more efficient recycling, recovering materials, and better waste management [12], [31], [91].