The world’s first bin powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched as part of efforts to reduce food waste. The product, which is made by UK startup Winnow Vision, uses a camera and smart scales to analyse which types of food are being frequently discarded. The bin has been successfully trialled in 23 Ikea stores and in a number of hotel restaurants. A new generation of robots will be able to do more than just clean up after us. An estimated $30m of food and 39,000 tonnes of CO2 have been saved so far.
The world’s first bin powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched as part of efforts to reduce food waste. The product, which is made by UK startup Winnow Vision, uses a camera and smart scales to analyse which types of food are being frequently discarded. The bin has been successfully trialled in 23 Ikea stores and in a number of hotel restaurants. Around 75 devices are already in place, with hundreds more due to be installed later this year. An estimated $30m of food and 39,000 tonnes of CO2 have been saved so far.