Amazon-Backed Glacier Raises $16M to Expand AI-Powered Recycling Robots
Glacier secures $16M to scale its robotic recycling fleet.
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Amazon-Backed Glacier Raises $16M to Expand AI-Powered Recycling Robots Amazon-Backed Glacier Raises $16M to Expand AI-Powered Recycling Robots Recycling has long been a critical part of addressing the growing global waste problem, but current methods are inefficient and costly. With global waste expected to reach 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050, it’s clear that traditional recycling techniques are no longer enough. Enter Glacier, a six-year-old startup backed by Amazon and other prominent investors, which is revolutionizing waste management with its fleet of AI-powered robots designed to streamline recycling processes. Image Credits:Glacier Glacier's innovative robotic arms use advanced computer vision to accurately identify over 30 different types of materials. This breakthrough technology helps materials recovery facilities (MRFs) automate the sorting process, reducing human error and improving the overall efficiency of recycling. These robots are already deployed in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix, a…