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For the past years, TECNALIA’s research engineers in the fields of #Robotics have been working within the MAELSTROM_H2020 to remove #MarineLitter and #Plastics from the seabed of our oceans. We have also developed a #SortingRobot, driven by a Perception and Classification AI, to identify the plastics, cardboard and metals that can be recovered from this marine litter.   🔹 This video shows the FINAL VALIDATION of the TECNALIA Sorting Robot. 🔹 The Marine Litter and plastics have been collected during beach clean-ups as well as with Underwater SeaberCleaner in Venice Sacca Fisola canal (patented by TECNALIA - https://lnkd.in/dqC9DD8t ). 🔹 The AI model implemented is a pixelwise LDA on NIR data with black and white normalization. Deep learning 1D CNN was also developed and implemented.                               📄 Interested in contacting Damien Sallé   ➕ information on Robotics and Automation at TECNALIA 👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/gK2wRNX3 https://lnkd.in/dwXTKnN2 #CreatingGrowth #ImprovingSociety

If you follow our developments, you are aware that we developed a #robot to remove #marinelitter #waste from the bottom of the #sea in the MAELSTROM_H2020 project. Well, we also developed an AI#-driven #Sorting #robot to #classify this waste by #material and collect #plastics to allow its #recycling! Check our video of the Sorting Robot and get in touch for more info! PS: we also have ongoing projects to sort #Construction Waste, #Textile and many more materials!

🚨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 6 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 2 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬! 🔍 A truck unloads a fresh batch of 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, ready for processing. But hidden among the rubble are high-risk contaminants and hazardous materials that could lead to fines, delays, and safety risks for workers. Before anyone could even inspect, SmartEnds 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬 had already done the job. 𝑰𝒏 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 2 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑨𝑰-𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒅 6 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲: ✅ 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 🔹 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 (labels, packaging, mixed waste) 🔹 𝐅𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬 (insulation materials, wrappers) 🔹 𝐏𝐌𝐃 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (films, laminated items) ✅ 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝: 🔹𝐀𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 (flagged via red hazard symbols) 🔹 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (wires, circuit boards) 🔹 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬  (fire hazards) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 🔹 2 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐬. 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 – Catch contaminants before they cause problems. 🔹 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 protecting workers and equipment. 🔹 20% 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 by avoiding fines, sorting delays & unnecessary processing. 🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 to remove hazards, optimize sorting & track waste trends in real time. When it comes to 𝐂&𝐃 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫. Want to see it in action? ➡️ 𝐃𝐌 𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰! #WasteManagement #AI #RecyclingSolutions #SmartWaste #HazardousMaterials #VisionAI #CircularEconomy #ConstructionWaste

Ever wondered how AI sorting works? Some companies are revolutionizing waste management with their AI-powered devices. Using a combination of visual and infrared cameras connected to a computer, these systems can accurately categorize trash under 70 different categories. From loose bottle caps to aluminum cans, AI sorting ensures precise separation for effective recycling. But the impact doesn‘t stop there. Waste plants can integrate AI systems with sorting robots to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, AI serves as a quality control system, allowing plant managers to optimize sorting processes and ensure recyclables are free of contaminants. With plans to retrofit thousands of material-recovery facilities with AI trash-spotting tools, the future of waste management looks brighter than ever. By holding companies accountable for their packaging and recycling commitments, AI systems pave the way for a more sustainable future. #Nimble #AISorting #WasteManagement #RecyclingRevolution #worldrecyclingday Source: Washington post

How battery-powered trailers could transform trucking Range Energy is revolutionizing the trucking industry by developing battery-powered trailers designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from semi-trucks, which account for a significant portion of transportation pollution. By integrating batteries into trailers, these innovative solutions can enhance the fuel efficiency of both diesel and zero-emission trucks, potentially cutting emissions by up to 50%. With testing underway in California and plans for broader rollout by 2025, these trailers aim to tackle the environmental impact of heavy-duty trucking while addressing the challenges of charging infrastructure and fleet operator adoption. Learn more about this promising advancement in eco-friendly logistics! This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents. Original Source: Original Source: MIT Technology Review Full Article: https://lnkd.in/dfY7qCGj

With about 90% of products shipped in #cardboardpackaging materials, using #recycledcardboard could help offset overall #oil usage. Stat of the week proudly presented by Jules AI #Cardboard #RecycledMaterials #CardboardRecycling #PaperRecycling #RecycledPaper #OilUsage #EnergySavings #Recycling #RecyclingIndustry Sean Davidson recycledmaterials.org ReMANews.org

Technology Generals, Don Quixote or the Dawn of Quintessential Thinking When it comes to new technology being a technology general can be as bittersweet as winning a war and losing many good soldiers in an epic battle near the end of a bloody campaign.  Technology has been removing the mundane from our lives, shifting paradigms in backrooms, testing our mettle to eliminate needless bureaucracy, and simultaneously making our businesses and lives more efficient.  The internet could have easily been labeled the “efficienet” in its simplification of communication and business functions. What business model is there that has not been touched by this drastic change in our civilizational fabric and foundation? Even at risk of sounding as a rant, I must say that even private business with every motive to make the bottom line the bottom line, seems to fight the inevitable changes that come with the advent of technology and its efficiencies.  Take as an example two technologies I work with personally and the key stakeholders who seem to fight rather than embrace the inevitable. One technology that fails to be embraced on a large scale is our own Invisaflects Roof Technology that saves large amounts of diesel fuel and curbs millions of pounds of pollution for the refrigerated transportation market such as ice cream, meat, produce and other foods. Recently DOT Foods, probably the largest food consolidator in the country, started coating trailer roofs with the coating. They have tested and attained millions of data points legitimizing this technology and yet millions of trailers still run down our highways wasting diesel and endangering precious cargo. This falls in line with the Computer itself and the Thermoking refrigeration unit. Both technologies were looked upon early as not necessary or of little value to the first to observe them in action.  Only after many years of tenacious effort were the obvious benefactors able to get a revelation to the enormous benefits afforded by these great inventions created by Fred Jones and John Atanasoff. Example number two is environmental probiotics. From what I can tell based on both laboratory and hospital testing, this technology can effectively fight allergens and the spread of disease better than anything introduced in the last century. MRSA infections that are plaguing hospitals could be fought much more effectively with this technology. Yet, doctors who learn of this technology seem hesitant to jump on board despite the tremendous value to mankind in reduced sickness and suffering. Despite comments from the head of the World Health Organization stating that we have left the era of antibiotics, we find clinicians clinging to a methodology tied to those profitable prescriptions. It’s not just patients who seem to be having troubles with drug addictions these days. Michael Temple is the founder of Invisaflects Brands and Co Founder of Energy Nerds in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Transforming Waste Management with AI Imagine a future where waste management goes beyond collecting trash to saving lives, optimizing operations, and creating sustainable systems. AI plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality today! In a recent example, a vigilant waste truck driver spotted a child near the truck's tires, preventing a potential disaster. AI tools like real-time monitoring and behavioral analysis enhance safety, ensuring positive outcomes like this one. Here's how AI is revolutionizing the waste industry: 1️⃣ Improved Safety: AI monitors driver fatigue and distractions, leading to fewer accidents. Tools such as Netradyne’s Driver-i utilize cameras and AI for enhanced safety measures. 2️⃣ Efficient Routes: AI optimizes routes considering traffic and weather conditions, resulting in fuel and time savings. 3️⃣ Predictive Maintenance: Sensors identify issues proactively, reducing repair costs by up to 75%. Waste management has evolved into an intelligent, tech-driven solution shaping a cleaner future. It's not just a service; it's a sustainable approach for tomorrow. #AIinWasteManagement #FleetSafety #PredictiveMaintenance #SustainabilityGoals #TechDrivenSolutions #RouteOptimization #WasteManagementRevolution #SmartTechnology #FutureOfWaste #SafetyFirst

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#Decarbonizing Waterway Cleanups with #Solar-powered Technology   In a world facing a growing #plasticwaste crisis, an innovative solution is transforming waterway cleanups. These autonomous, solar-powered robots are revolutionizing waste removal by tackling the "dull, dirty, or dangerous" task of cleaning our oceans, rivers, and lakes. Their cutting-edge design makes them powerful tools in combating #plasticpollution, proving to be essential innovations in environmental tech.   Key Benefits:   💎 Decarbonizing Dirty Work: Replaces fossil fuel-powered boats, significantly reducing environmental impact by using #solarenergy. 💎 Autonomous Operation: Can be guided remotely or operate independently, offering flexibility and advanced functionality. 💎 Advanced Navigation Algorithms: Equipped with technology to navigate obstacles and analyze collected waste, providing actionable data for environmental management. 💎 Versatile Uses: Adaptable for various tasks including algae removal, invasive plant management, and water quality monitoring.   Clearbot is one of the significant advancement in sustainable waterway management, addressing a critical environmental challenge.    📑 Request customized study: https://lnkd.in/dGEWAYNe 🚀 Follow for more updates: SIGNICENT #EcoInnovation #CleanWaterways #AutonomousSolutions #SustainableTech #MarineCleanup #SmartNavigation #Signicent