N18 : In Situ Microplastic Detection using Holographic Imaging and AI on an Autonomous Bionic Sea Turtle


Students Evan Budz
School HDSB - Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School - Burlington
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract Marine ecosystems are paramount to the planet’s health, but they face considerable threats from microplastic contamination. Accurately quantifying these pollutants is essential to successful recovery. Conventional techniques are ineffective at analyzing large geographical regions due to the inherent cost, size, and availability of sophisticated laboratory equipment. This project details the development of a compact holographic imaging device to conduct in situ detection of aquatic microplastics on an autonomous biomimetic robot.
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