US Patent Issued on June 23 for "AI-based autonomous system and method for predicting and removing floating waste from water bodies" (California, Texas Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,662,786, issued on June 23.

"AI-based autonomous system and method for predicting and removing floating waste from water bodies" was invented by Preetam Sai Muppidi (San Ramon, Calif.), Madhumati Pattabhi (Kingsville, Texas) and Sudhakar Rao Krothapalli (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An artificial intelligence (AI)-based autonomous system integrated with an autonomous water-cleaning vehicle that predicts and selectively removes floating waste by accurately analyzing algae type, volume, and vitality, thereby ensuring targeted removal to maintain ecological balance and enhance water quality in water bodies. The...