Sorti is a smart waste bin that uses onboard deep learning to automatically recognize, sort, and dispose of waste into the correct compartment. The system features a 12MP camera, a micro computer running the model locally, and a rotating mechanism, with remote monitoring for fill levels and CO2 savings. It recognizes five waste categories—glass, paper, plastic, metal, and organic—and can be configured to match local municipal sorting rules.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Public waste bins often lead to incorrect sorting because people have only seconds to decide which compartment to use, resulting in high disposal costs for facilities. This inefficiency in waste separation at the point of disposal increases operational expenses and undermines recycling efforts.
Solution
Sorti provides an autonomous waste bin that recognizes, sorts, and disposes of waste without manual intervention. When a person deposits an item, a wide-angle camera captures it, and an onboard deep learning model classifies the waste type. The bin's internal container then rotates to align with the correct compartment, and a display confirms the result. The system runs entirely on-device, consuming only about 30W on average, and offers remote monitoring of fill levels, collected volumes, and CO2 savings. It also sends customizable alerts for emptying, reducing unnecessary collection trips and lowering management costs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are public facilities, municipalities, and private waste management companies that need to reduce sorting errors and operational costs in high-traffic public spaces.
Features
- Deep learning model running on an onboard micro computer for real-time waste classification
- 12MP wide-angle camera that captures waste as it enters the bin
- Rotating container mechanism that aligns with the correct compartment without manual effort
- 7-inch touchscreen display showing recognition results and collection data
- Remote dashboard with real-time saturation levels, collected volumes, and CO2 savings per bin
- Customizable emptying alerts to replace fixed collection schedules and reduce operational costs
- Automatic data export for ESG sustainability reports
- Configurable waste categories to match local municipal sorting rules, covering glass, paper, plastic, metal, and organic waste