SciTransfer
FPD Recycling. · Project

AI-Powered Robotics for Recovering Valuable Materials from Old Screens and Monitors

environmentPilotedTRL 7

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.

By the numbers
54 Million tonnes
Total WEEE in 2021
$57 Billion
Value of WEEE in 2021
30%
Drop in copper mining ore quality
1%
Recycling rate of Indium
85%
EU recycling target
The business problem

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 Current shredding methods are outdated, unsafe, and lose valuable commodities.

The solution

What was built

A fully functional Circular Pro™ prototype featuring AI and robotics for de-polluting mercury, separating plastics, and identifying reusable components.

Audience

Who needs this

WEEE recycling plant operatorsElectronic waste collection centersCritical Raw Material recovery firmsEnvironmental compliance consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Waste Management
any
Target: WEEE Recyclers

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.

Electronics Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Hardware Remanufacturers

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%.

Environmental Services
SME
Target: Carbon Credit Auditors

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.

Frequently asked

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.

Consortium

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.

How to reach the team

Contact Peregrine Technologies (Holdings) Limited in Ireland

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Request a demo of the Circular Pro™ subscription model

More in Environment & Climate
See all Environment & Climate projects