The holy grail of recycling: AI-powered robots
Our planet is facing a serious issue. Due to rapid urbanization, people are generating a lot of waste, which is especially the case with plastic. For instance, in 2015 alone, the world produced 448 million tons of plastic waste. Most of that waste ends up in oceans, and unless we take action, we might be heading toward disaster. If we want to make our planet more sustainable, we should increase our recycling efforts. Luckily, technology is here to help us with innovative robotic solutions that make recycling as efficient as possible and keep waste out of the environment.
SamurAI sorts recyclable objects faster than humans:
SamurAI, a robotic innovation developed by Machinex, is one such solution. The robot was showcased at the Waste Expo conference in Las Vegas earlier this year. This sorting robotuses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify objects on a conveyor belt. It can recognize recyclables such as cartons, plastic bottles, and containers. After the robot identifies the object, it uses a suction cup to pick it up and place it into the correct bin. Compared to human workers, SamurAI is more efficient. Manual picking usually involves 35 picks per minute, while this sorting robot can perform up to 70 picks every minute. This will significantly reduce operating costs and improve overall productivity.
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Some recycling companies have already recognized SamurAI’s potential. For instance, Lakeshore Recycling Systems, which is the biggest recycling company in Illinois, has already installed this intelligent robot in its recycling plant in Forest View, Illinois. The robot, which replaces two human workers, could save the company between $120,000 and $130,000 per year. The company’s CEO, Alan T. Handley, explains that SamurAI will help the firm to “contribute more to preserving the…
