Danu Robotics, an Edinburgh-based startup, has launched H.E.R.O., an AI-powered recycling sorting robot that uses a pincer claw instead of traditional suction systems. The company, founded by former bank software developer Amy Ma, has secured $500,000 in signed contracts and letters of interest from two large customers, with over 200 prospects in its sales pipeline.
Background
Recycling sorting remains heavily reliant on manual labor due to the complexity of separating mixed waste streams. Automation in this space has seen limited adoption, making AI-driven solutions a notable development in the sustainability tech sector.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10