IHRD College of Engineering, Chengannur, a Kerala-based institution, has developed a solar-powered robot to collect floating waste from waterbodies. The robot weighs about 30 kg, measures 1.3 m in length, 1.6 m in width, and 0.4 m in height, and can clean an area of 6.4 sq. m at a time. According to project coordinators Yohan C. Mammen and Megha Aji, it is powered by a Raspberry Pi, operates in semi-autonomous and manual modes, and uses a mounted camera for real-time visuals with manual control enabled up to 700 m. The hull was 3D-printed using PLA material by DNA RC, ensuring durability. As per IEEE CE Chengannur, the project received INR 4.85 lakh(~ $5,820) from Engineering Projects in Community Service in IEEE and was successfully tested at Edanad.