If you are a recycler dealing with hazardous e-waste and low recovery rates — this project developed the Circular Pro™ that automates the removal of mercury tubing and separates plastics. This transforms hazardous waste into a valuable commodity while improving operator safety.
AI-Powered Robotics for Recovering Valuable Materials from Old Screens and Monitors
Imagine a smart robot that can take apart old TVs and monitors without breaking them. Instead of crushing everything into a mess, it carefully picks out rare metals and separates plastics. It's like turning a pile of electronic junk into a gold mine of reusable parts.
What needed solving
WEEE is the fastest growing hazardous waste, yet critical materials like Indium have a recycling rate under 1%. Current shredding methods are outdated, unsafe, and lose valuable commodities.
What was built
A fully functional Circular Pro™ prototype featuring AI and robotics for de-polluting mercury, separating plastics, and identifying reusable components.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a manufacturer dealing with a lack of raw materials — this project developed a system that identifies components for reuse and recovers Critical Raw Materials like Indium. This reduces reliance on virgin mining where copper ore quality has dropped by 30%.
If you are a service provider dealing with unverified green claims — this project developed a system providing auditable certification of Carbon Credits. It uses data generated during the recycling process to prove reduced emissions.
Quick answers
How is the technology priced for the customer?
The Circular PRO™ is offered as a pay-per-use subscription model (Technology-as-a-Service), which minimizes the initial capital outlay for the recycler.
Has this been tested at an industrial scale?
Yes, the project delivered a fully functional prototype that was successfully installed on two customer sites.
What is the IP or licensing model?
Based on available project data, the technology is deployed via a subscription-based Technology-as-a-Service model rather than a traditional license sale.
How does this help with environmental regulations?
The system helps recyclers hit EU recycling targets of 85% by automating the de-pollution of hazardous mercury and recovering critical raw materials.
How quickly can this be integrated into existing workflows?
Based on available project data, the system is a functional prototype ready for deployment, as evidenced by the two successful customer site installations.
Who built it
The project is led by a single SME, Peregrine Technologies (Holdings) Limited, based in Ireland. With a 100% industry ratio, the project focused entirely on commercial application and deployment rather than academic research, resulting in a direct transition from prototype to customer site installation.
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