Description
We have identified some limitations of current tray return robots and have come up with solutions to tackle each of these problems.

Vision
We aim to create a tray return robot that would be able to encourage a culture of returning one’s tray by increasing convenience and efficiency.

Key Features

• Mobile base robot that can lift and deposit tray rack
  • Line tracking for navigation and giving instructions to robot
  • Distance sensors to detect obstacles and stop to prevent collision
  • Linear actuators for loading and unloading
  • Weight sensors to trigger return to docking station
• Tray rack that can stand on its own
  • Base robot able to fit underneath
  • Trays returned on either side