International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2024, pp 1-5 https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.1.11.20240301 1 Int. J. of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis https://www.rame.org.in/ijaefea Design and Fabrication of Lake Cleaning Machine Aniket Patil * , Sagar Patil, Bhaveshkumar Pawar, Sarvesh Gharat, Deep Gharat, Anubhav Singh Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. John College of Engineering and management, Palghar, India * Correspondence: aniketpat@sjcem.edu.in Abstract: Surface water bodies, such as lakes, often suffer from pollution due to various anthropogenic activities, leading to detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems and human health. In response to this pressing environmental challenge, we propose the development and evaluation of an innovative automatic lake cleaner machine designed to effectively remove surface pollutants. This research paper presents the design, implementation, and performance evaluation of the automatic lake cleaner, focusing on its efficiency in removing debris, floating contaminants, and pollutants from the water surface. Through rigorous testing in simulated and real-world lake environments, we assess the cleaner's effectiveness, operational reliability, and environmental impact. Additionally, economic considerations and scalability potential are discussed to facilitate practical implementation and widespread adoption of this technology for sustainable lake remediation efforts. Overall, our findings demonstrate the promising capability of the automatic lake cleaner machine as a viable solution for enhancing water quality and preserving the ecological integrity of lakes and other surface water bodies. Keywords: Lake Cleaner; Remote Control; Controller 1. Introduction Getting back to Mother Nature is one of the main goals of the initiative. Because, as the saying goes, "Water is Life, Life is Water," protecting our limited water supply is of the utmost importance. Although water covers 71% of Earth, unfortunately, we are unable to utilize all of it due to factors such as poor luck or a lack of technological innovation. We are limited to using only three percent of the world's freshwater resources—including glaciers, rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, and subterranean water sources. Because this is the only amount of water that humans can drink to quench their thirst and stay alive, this 3% of water is considered vital to human survival. The remaining 97%, which is submerged in water, is currently useless since technology has not progressed far enough [1]. Surface water bodies, such as lakes and ponds, play a vital role in supporting diverse ecosystems and providing essential resources for human communities. However, these water bodies are increasingly threatened by pollution from various sources, including industrial runoff, agricultural activities, and urban waste disposal. Surface pollutants such as plastics, debris, and organic matter not only degrade water quality but also pose significant risks to aquatic life and human health. To address this pressing environmental challenge, the development of efficient and automated technologies for Lake Remediation is paramount [2]. In this context, we introduce an innovative approach utilizing an automatic remote-controlled lake cleaner machine designed to remove surface pollutants effectively. This research focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of such a machine, incorporating conveyors for gathering floating debris, an ESP8266 controller for remote operation, and propellers for maneuvering across the water surface. The utilization of conveyors offers a practical solution for efficiently collecting floating dust, debris, and other pollutants from the water surface, minimizing manual labor and increasing cleaning efficiency[3]. Article – Peer Reviewed Received: 10 Jan 2024 Accepted: 5 March 2024 Published: 30 March 2024 Copyright: © 2024 RAME Publishers This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses /by/4.0/ Cite this article: Aniket Patil, Sagar Patil, Bhaveshkumar Pawar, Sarvesh Gharat, Deep Gharat, Anubhav Singh, “Design and Fabrication of Lake Cleaning Machine”, International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis, RAME Publishers, vol. 11, issue 1, pp. 1-5, 2024. https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.1.11. 20240301