MIT Students Develop Robots That Can Sort Recycling

China's ban on foreign recyclables has disrupted global recycling, leaving millions of tons of plastic waste without a destination. MIT researchers have developed a robot, Rose Cycle, to sort recyclables, offering a potential solution to the challenges faced by recycling centers. However, the robot's effectiveness decreases with moving objects. Other companies like Zen Robotics and AMP Robotics are also innovating in this space, aiming to reduce recycling costs. The future of recycling in the US may depend on such technological advancements or finding new waste management strategies.

What challenges does the Rose Cycle robot face when sorting materials on a moving conveyor belt?

How do companies like Zen Robotics and AMP Robotics contribute to the recycling industry?