The list of environmentally-friendly robots and machines projects. It includes projects from well-known companies as well as small startups, alongside student projects and Open Source initiatives. If you have an interesting project and you'd like to contribute to this list, please let me know. The easiest way to add this list to your favorites is by clicking the ⭐ in the top right corner of the page. This list is for you, so feel free to modify and use it as you wish, just remember to cite this source. No need to buy me a ☕ enjoy it yourself if you like 😃 This list is not yet complete, and I will update it in my free time 📝.
- Dronecoria - Open source drone system for global reforestation - Dronecoria
- Multiscope Forester Planter - Milrem Robotics
- Trovador - Tree Planting Robot - Marta Bernardino
- WasteShark - small autonomous surface vessel (ASV) Designed for efficient aquatic waste management, integrating advanced sensors and technology for precise navigation and thorough cleaning. With zero greenhouse emissions and versatile, cost-effective operation, it offers an eco-friendly solution for various water bodies.
- MR. Trash Wheel - Mr. Trash, the waterwheel that effectively removes rubbish from the river using river current to power its operation, depositing debris into a dumpster for incineration, which in turn generates power for nearby homes. In times of insufficient water current, a solar panel supplements the waterwheel's power supply, ensuring continuous operation. MR. Trash in action - video
- 4ocean Mobile Skimmer The 4ocean Harbor Skimmer, equipped with two 150-gallon-per-minute pumps, collects up to 1,200 pounds of marine debris by creating a slow-suction effect on the water surface.
- SeaClear - multi robot system for search and collect water litters. The system consisting of a drone that searches for potential places to check, an underwater observation robot and a robot that collects garbage from the bottom of the water.
- Interceptor. Project developed by The Ocean Cleanup, designed to extract plastic pollution from rivers before it can reach the oceans. It is an autonomous system that uses boat and conveyor belts to collect debris from the water's surface, efficiently preventing the flow of plastic into marine environments. Interceptor in action while cleaning river in Jakarta.
- BeBot - Beach cleaning crawler robot is designed to sift through sand, smooth out large beach areas, gather seaweed, and transport loads efficiently. It ensures the removal of all debris within a specified zone. With its built-in alert system, BeBot guarantees safety around its operational area and is adept at navigating challenging terrains.
- Omurlu Kutero Beach Cleaning Robot Graduation robot project based on RPi4 and Arduino with camera for objects detection and recognition (Yolov5).
- Angsa Robotics developed autonomous waste collection robot for green spaces. It is able to detect trash thanks to AI, generates path with obstacle avoidance and conduct some performance analysis.
- ZenRobotics specializes in delivering a variety of automated waste sorting solutions. Known for incorporating its AI-driven robots within both established and newly developed recycling centers, the company offers a spectrum of solutions including standalone, retrofit, and greenfield systems. ZenRobotics Fast Picker in action.
- Recycleye - AI powered automatic waste sorting It is two-component system featuring a computer vision technology powered by artificial intelligence for precise identification of various waste categories, coupled with a robotic arm that operates along six axes to independently select valuable materials from a recycling conveyor belt. Recycleye in action.
- AMP Robotics AMP Cortex is capable of recognizing more than 100 types of materials under different conditions and guides robotic arms in selecting and categorizing them. The robots deployed by AMP Cortex are standard units sourced from ABB and Omron. However, the company sets itself apart through the rapidity and precision of its software. AMP Robotics' robots pick more than 80 pieces per minute. Kashish Rohra article about AMP Robotics.
- EverestLabs developed RecycleOS an AI software and robotics solution for recycling plants and materials recovery.
- Max-AI This adaptable technology seamlessly integrates into current material recovery operations to boost their sorting efficiency, without necessitating major infrastructure changes. Max-AI in action
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