The Future of Recycling: How Terex Recycling Systems is Leading the Way with ZenRobotics

Established in 2021 with a core engineering team, Terex Recycling Systems specialises in the design and build of stationary and modular recycling systems. With the acquisition of ZenRobotics in 2022 by Terex, we've taken a significant leap forward, ushering in a new era of intelligent and efficient recycling.

Revolutionising Recycling with AI-Powered Robotics

ZenRobotics' cutting-edge technology utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to power robots like the Heavy Picker and Fast Picker. Imagine a system that can "think for itself”, identifying and sorting materials with unparalleled accuracy and speed. ZenBrAIn, the AI core of ZenRobotics, has been trained on a massive dataset of materials, allowing robots to make critical sorting decisions that improve fraction quality and unlock new opportunities for waste management. The Fast Picker, for instance, boasts double the picking rate of human sorters, while the Heavy Picker tackles bulky waste with unmatched precision and efficiency.

This innovative approach offers a multitude of benefits for Terex Recycling Systems and our customers:

Increased Recovery Rates: Extract more valuable materials from your waste stream, maximising resource utilisation.
Improved Sorting Quality: Achieve higher purity levels, meeting even the most stringent recycling targets.
Reduced Reliance on Pre-Shredding: Robots handle a wider range of material sizes, minimising pre-processing needs.
Uninterrupted Sorting: 24/7 operation keeps your recycling facility running smoothly.
Enhanced Safety: Robots handle hazardous materials, reducing human exposure to harsh working environments.
Reduced Labor Costs: Address the growing challenge of manual sorter shortages while improving efficiency.

A One-Stop Solution for State-of-the-Art Recycling Plants

The integration of ZenRobotics technology positions Terex Recycling Systems as a leader in the industry. We can now offer a complete package, from concept to installation, eliminating the need for customers to search for separate sorting solutions. By combining Terex Recycling Systems expertise in modular recycling systems with ZenRobotics' advanced AI-powered robots, we deliver state-of-the-art recycling plants that are not only efficient but also future-proof.

This collaboration is already yielding impressive results. Two recent projects, one in Norway enabling decentralised and profitable household waste recycling and another in Denmark focusing on construction waste, showcase the possibilities of this groundbreaking partnership.

The Future of Recycling is Intelligent

The success in scrap metal sorting with the ZenRobotics Heavy Picker opens doors to new possibilities. This robot can sort metals into valuable sub-fractions, maximising recycling efficiency and generating higher revenue from recovered materials. This is just the beginning. We're constantly exploring new applications for AI-powered sorting, further revolutionising the industry.

Global trends and legislation are increasingly steering the recycling industry away from incineration and towards genuine material recycling.

Terex Recycling Systems, in partnership with ZenRobotics, is committed to shaping the future of recycling. By harnessing the power of AI, we're building smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable recycling solutions for a greener tomorrow.

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