Robots are taking over the dirty work of sorting through our trash and turning it into valuable resources. And not just any robots, but smart robots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify ...

When you think about real-world uses for artificial intelligence, chances are that “smart trash can” isn’t one of the first things that springs to mind. Nonetheless, that’s what an innovative startup ...

Optical sorting technology helps material recovery facilities (MRFs) reduce their reliance on manpower to sort various materials. They are masters at sorting efficiently and quickly. Yet, as do human ...

Pellenc ST, a France-based leader in optical sorting solutions, is launching AISEE™, an artificial intelligence- (AI-) based quality control analyzer that is designed to support operators in achieving ...

The study identifies responsible AI as being most visible in conceptual and policy-oriented research, addressing issues such ...

The term “smart trash” is neither an oxymoron, like “military intelligence” or “promising semiconductor stock,” nor a reference to a PhD living in a trailer park. It's a term for giving our waste ...

Xiaomi Youpin has today launched the Quange GA1 Sorting Garbage Bin. The garbage bin carrries an affordable price tag of 99 yuan (~$14) and for a limited time, the brand is giving out 90 garbage bags ...

Garbage-sorting dustbins are seen in a community in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn] A roadshow themed "Sorting garbage for a beautiful Liangjiang" took place on Renhe Road ...

Textiles contribute nearly 17 million tonnes of waste annually in the US. Credit: SMART/Platform Creative. The clothing bins are crucial for extending the life cycle of textiles, diverting them from ...