Can AI and robotics Rescue Recycling of household waste?

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"1,000 - The maximum number of recyclable-trash pieces an AI-powered optical sorter can pick through in a minute, versus up to 80 by a human. Recyclers struggling with a shortage of workers and rising costs are turning to this technology to help make the business more economically viable."

Can AI Rescue Recycling? - WSJ Recyclers struggle with a shortage of workers and rising costs. Robots and optical sorters may be able to help make the business more economically viable.