Swachhcoin and Artificial Intelligence

Why Do We Need Artificial Intelligence to Manage Waste?

The concept of Artificial Intelligence was introduced some 50 years ago and it is regarded as the future of technology. It generally refers to machines or software that possess the sort of intelligence attributed to humans. As such, utilizing this technology will allow us to assign some tasks that require some level of intelligence -like driving a car- to machines.

A Breakdown of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is based on four core functionalities. These are:

Knowledge Engineering

This governs the ability of a machine to utilize what will call common sense, problem-solving skills, and intelligence to perform difficult tasks

Machine Learning

Machine learning is the ability of a machine to utilize data at its disposal to evolve its intelligence quotient. An AI is expected to be able to do this without any sort of supervision.

Machine Perception

Machine perception refers to the ability of machines to utilize sensory inputs to classify situations, objects or personalities. This is similar to the way humans process their surroundings.

Robotics

Robotics simply refers to the ability of an AI to manipulate and navigate objects.

The above-mentioned functionalities are what sets an AI apart from regular computers. And if we do an in-depth analysis of these functionalities, we will discover that Artificial Intelligence is basically at the mercy of efficient data storage systems. The decision-making and learning process of an AI relies solely on the availability of a massive amount of data.

Blockchain: Decentralized and Immutable Data

The blockchain is a data storage system that stores data in an encrypted form and distributes it among its nodes. Therefore, Blockchain is a perfect fit for the core functionalities of Artificial Intelligence as AIs are able to access a collection of data that can be shared and audited.

Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Waste Management Systems

The global waste management system will immensely benefit from the utilization of Artificial Intelligence and blockchain in various waste management applications and tools. Presently, there are firms that are looking into automating the processes involved in waste collection and recycling processes. They intend to create systems that are able to recognize the patterns of data which will, in turn, trigger the systems approach to performing waste management tasks.

Why Do Waste Management Systems Need Artificial Intelligence?

AI Is Perfect For Waste Collection

The implementation of intelligent trashcans that are powered by AIs will automatically optimize the way waste is presently collected. AIs can be programmed to collate the volume, levels, and contents of wastes in trashcans and enter it into a blockchain network for processing. As such, waste collection can be timed to perfection.

AI will Optimize Waste Processing Systems

Majority of waste processing plants still manually sort and recycle waste, as such, the global recycling rates are still low. Introducing AIs to waste processing systems will definitely increase recycling rates while also eliminating human errors and reducing operating cost.

Conclusion

Using AI to manage waste will effectively eliminate the current waste management crisis plaguing our planet. And thanks to the commitment of firms like Swachh to the actualization of intelligent waste management systems, we are about to witness a revolution in the waste management industry.