Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot

Danu Robotics developed H.E.R.O., a sorting robot that uses a pincer claw to separate recyclable materials from waste streams. The system uses artificial intelligence to update its software and cut costs compared to suction-based sorting arms. For researchers and operators, this provides a cheaper mechanical option for automated waste sorting lines.

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