Swedish carmaker Volvo is renowned for their breakthroughs in automotive safety. This time, they’re looking to expand to environmental conservation. Doing things 1 step at a time, they’ve recently created this robotic system called the Volvo ROAR.
The ROAR or RObotic Autonomous Refuse handling is a system that automatically scans an area for garbage bins and collects it. It uses drone-mounted cameras, GPS, LiDAR, and other sensors in order to work. Once it locates a trash bin, it then deploys a robot on wheels to pick it up and unload it into the garbage truck waiting nearby.
What’s more astonishing is that the ROAR was built in just 4 months, thanks to Volvo’s collaborative efforts with students from the Chalmers University of Technology, Mälardalen University, and Penn State University.
As of today, the Volvo ROAR is on its conceptual stage. But it would be nice if this would evolve someday as a production model. Enjoy the rest of the video.
For the latest in Volvo’s automobile lineup, visit the AutoDeal Car Guide.
Latest News
-
Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer’s latest facelift worth a Philippine passport? / News
The latest version of the Chevrolet Trailblazer has been revealed in Brazil, raising questions about whether this model will be available in the Philippines.
-
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. launches its Hyundai Mobile Service after sales program / News
The new Hyundai Mobile Service after-sales program allows Hyundai owners to get their cars serviced wherever they are.
-
The 7th-gen Ford Mustang: What to expect? / News
The 7th-gen Mustang has arrived in the Philippines, take a look at the changes Ford has brought to its iconic pony car.
Popular Articles
-
Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the Philippines
Aug 25, 2023
-
First car or next car, the Ford EcoSport is a tough package to beat
Jun 18, 2021
-
Car Maintenance checklist and guide – here’s everything you need to know
Earl Lee · Jan 12, 2021
-
Most fuel efficient family cars in the Philippines
Bryan Aaron Rivera · Nov 27, 2020
-
2021 Geely Okavango — Everything you need to know
Joey Deriquito · Nov 19, 2020
-
Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunks
Sep 20, 2023
-
Head to head: Toyota Rush vs. Suzuki XL7
Joey Deriquito · Oct 28, 2020
-
Why oil changes are important for your car
Earl Lee · Nov 10, 2020
-
2021 Kia Stonic — What you need to know about it
Joey Deriquito · Oct 16, 2020
-
Top 7 tips for buying a used car in the Philippines
Joey Deriquito · Nov 26, 2020