AI solution to ceramic contamination

SmartEnds Vision AI Solution:
A Revolution in Glass Recycling and Ceramic Contaminant Detection

The presence of contaminants such as Ceramics, Stone, and Porcelain (CSP) presents challenges to the recycling process, risking the spread of harmful impurities. SmartEnds addresses this issue with their innovative Vision AI sensors, revolutionizing glass recycling.


Vision AI smart cameras, powered by artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies, detect CSP contaminants in glass waste before it enters the recycling facility. This technology detects and eliminates CSP materials, ensuring the production of high-quality cullets and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Upon arrival at the glass recycling facility, the collection vehicle unloads its contents into a large container on site. At this juncture, our advanced Vision AI camera, strategically positioned on the container's wall, activates to record a brief, approximately 10-second video. This footage captures the glass waste being transferred from the truck to the container, documenting the flow of material.

The AI-driven technology then meticulously analyzes the footage to pinpoint any CSP contaminants. Once identified, the system promptly dispatches a notification, along with the detection video, to the truck operator or facility management. This rapid alert enables swift intervention to extract the contaminants from the load.