Ameru offers an AI‑powered smart waste bin that automatically identifies and sorts waste into four 70‑liter compartments with over 95% accuracy across more than 90 material categories. The system combines an 8 MP camera, Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano compute unit, and a pan‑tilt dumping mechanism, while a full‑HD touchscreen provides user feedback and cloud connectivity streams fill‑level data and analytics for operators. It is designed for offices, co‑working spaces, airports and other high‑traffic venues to reduce contamination, lower disposal costs, and simplify recycling compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many office buildings, co‑working spaces, and high‑traffic venues struggle with inefficient waste separation, leading to high contamination rates, increased disposal costs, and difficulty complying with emerging recycling regulations.
Solution
Ameru provides an AI‑powered smart waste bin that automatically identifies and sorts waste into multiple streams with over 95% accuracy across more than 90 material categories. A high‑resolution 8 MP camera and Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano compute unit perform real‑time object detection, while a pan‑tilt dumping mechanism quickly disposes items into the appropriate compartment. The bin’s full‑HD 10.1‑inch touchscreen offers user feedback and encourages proper recycling behavior. Cloud connectivity streams fill‑level and usage data to a dashboard, enabling operators to monitor collection status, schedule pickups, and generate sustainability reports. The system is built from stainless‑steel components with a total capacity of four 70‑liter bins, suitable for office and public environments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are office complexes, co‑working spaces, airports, and other high‑traffic facilities that need automated, accurate waste segregation to reduce contamination and operational costs.
Features
- 8 MP high‑precision camera paired with Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano for real‑time waste classification
- AI sorting engine achieving 95%+ accuracy across 90+ material categories
- Pan‑tilt dumping mechanism for fast, precise placement into four 70 L stainless‑steel compartments
- Full HD 10.1‑inch touchscreen delivering user feedback and recycling incentives
- Cloud‑enabled fill‑level monitoring and offline operation with automated notification alerts
- Data analytics dashboard for waste stream reporting, cost‑saving insights, and regulatory compliance