EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 8 MIN
How Robots Are Learning to Recycle E-Waste
from The Robotics Business with Fexingo: Automation, Industrial Robots, and Hardware Startups · host Fexingo
Over 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated globally each year, but less than 20% gets recycled properly. This episode explores how robotics companies like AMP Robotics and Apple's Daisy robot are tackling the e-waste crisis with AI-powered sorting arms and disassembly lines. Lucas and Luna discuss the economics of robotic recycling, why e-waste is uniquely challenging for automation, and whether these systems can scale beyond pilot projects. Specific focus: how computer vision and dexterous grippers are being trained to recognize and dismantle circuit boards, batteries, and rare earth magnets. #Robotics #Ewaste #Recycling #Automation #AMPRobotics #AppleDaisy #ComputerVision #IndustrialRobots #HardwareStartups #Sustainability #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #CircularEconomy #RareEarthMagnets #LithiumIonBatteries Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Over 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated globally each year, but less than 20% gets recycled properly. This episode explores how robotics companies like AMP Robotics and Apple's Daisy robot are tackling the e-waste crisis with AI-powered sorting arms and disassembly lines. Lucas and Luna discuss the economics of robotic recycling, why e-waste is uniquely challenging for automation, and whether these systems can scale beyond pilot projects. Specific focus: how computer vision and dexterous grippers are being trained to recognize and dismantle circuit boards, batteries, and rare earth magnets. #Robotics #Ewaste #Recycling #Automation #AMPRobotics #AppleDaisy #ComputerVision #IndustrialRobots #HardwareStartups #Sustainability #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #CircularEconomy #RareEarthMagnets #LithiumIonBatteries Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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