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ZenRobotics Fast Picker grabbing PET plastic at Grundon's
Kuljetusrinki Transforms Waste Handling with ZenRobotics Heavy Picker Robots

 

Kuljetusrinki—waste management and environmental services company based in Helsinki, Finland—has introduced a ZenRobotics® fully automated and independent waste sorting station into its new waste management facility, focusing on the final sorting phase of the process. The station includes three ZenRobotics Heavy Picker robots, which have brought speed, precision, and the ability to work around the clock, 24/7, at the company’s waste handling facility. 





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A Solution to Pick More Products, Effectively and Efficiently
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Improved Sorting Outcomes and Value Creation
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Safe Sorting and High IQ AI Powered Robots




A Solution to Pick More Products, Effectively and Efficiently

The solution was a ZenRobotics Standalone Solution, a turnkey solution that incorporates the benefits of AI-powered sorting at a low operation cost. The fully automated sorting station, powered by three ZenRobotics Heavy Pickers, works faster and more accurately compared to manual sorting, boosting productivity at the site. Additionally, it is totally independent from other operations - meaning it can run unmanned 24/7, further increasing throughput. 

Kuljetusrinki worked closely with ZenRobotics throughout the implementation process to ensure a seamless integration of the technology into their waste handling operations. The Standalone Solution is flexible and easy to operate and was quickly ready for use.

 

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"The robots know when they must make decisions about the different size of certain materials. They know which material is more valuable and they decide to collect and sort that out. That of course, is one way they enhance our cost-effectiveness."



Markus Närhi,
CEO of Kuljetusrinki Oy




Filled Cage from Grundon's of the sorted PET Plastic thanks to the ZenRobotics Fast Picker
Improved Sorting Outcomes and Value Creation

 

The Heavy Picker robots at Kuljetusrinki excel in picking a wide range of materials, including wood (A/B/Painted), Inert, Rigid Plastics, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals with a precision that has significantly improved the quality of the sorted materials.

The investment in Heavy Picker robots has already shown promising results, with Kuljetusrinki creating value both financially and from a sustainability perspective by diverting different materials from incineration to recycling and reuse. With Kuljetusrinki investing in ZenRobotics Heavy Pickers, they are providing the manufacturing industry in Finland with the raw materials they need in a sustainable way. The accuracy, along with the speed at which the Heavy Picker can sort out the most valuable materials are all benefits Kuljetusrinki are seeing from the implementation of our technology at their site. 

 





Safe Sorting and High IQ AI Powered Robots

 

Before embracing ZenRobotics Heavy Picker Robots, Kuljetusrinki's waste handling processes relied heavily on manual labour alongside appropriate machinery. This approach had limitations, it was slower, less precise and resulted in suboptimal sorting outcomes. Notably, safety procedures have been elevated with the introduction of safety cages around the robots to ensure a secure working environment for human operators. With ZenRobotics Safe Sorting robots, human workers are now protected from harsh environments.

The robots employ high IQ AI powered recognition systems that outperform human capabilities at the site. The Heavy Picker can identify the different materials coming through their waste stream. Compared to the human eye - this is a significant step up for them. Their speed and ability to handle objects of varying sizes, weighing up to 40kg, improve accuracy and cost-effectiveness, with the three Heavy Pickers achieving up to 6,900 picks per hour. 

 

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"The integration of Heavy Picker robots at Kuljetusrinki exemplifies how cutting-edge technology can transform waste handling. The Heavy Picker Robots have elevated sorting outcomes, efficiency, and safety, while also contributing to environmental sustainability."


Juha Mieskonen,
Sales Director of ZenRobotics






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About Kuljetusrinki Oy


Founded in 1989, Kuljetusrinki specialises in low emission transportation services for waste materials, collecting from various sectors, including construction sites, retail stores, and manufacturing industries. Their waste management site in Tattarisuo, Helsinki, plays a pivotal role in sorting and handling these materials efficiently. 
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About ZenRobotics


ZenRobotics - A Terex Brand, is the leading supplier of intelligent sorting robots for the waste industry and the first company to apply AI-based sorting robots to a complex waste-sorting environment. Our intelligent robots, powered by our very own advanced AI software, make recycling more efficient, accurate and profitable. Our ambition is to make the circular economy a reality by turning global waste into clean raw materials.




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