Storks Lab develops autonomous cleaning rovers that patrol urban green spaces to detect and collect litter using computer‑vision‑guided robotic arms. The rovers operate semi‑autonomously, with remote human supervision for trash unloading and charging, aiming to reduce labor costs, improve safety, and increase efficiency in park maintenance. The company is currently piloting the system with the Municipality of Amsterdam for deployment in city parks such as Vondelpark.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Urban parks accumulate small, hazardous litter such as cigarette butts, broken glass, and plastic fragments. Manual collection is labor‑intensive, costly, and poses safety risks for maintenance crews.
Solution
Storks Lab is building autonomous cleaning rovers that patrol green spaces, detect litter with computer‑vision, and pick it up using precision robotic arms. The rovers operate independently, navigating predefined zones and returning to charging stations as needed. A remote human operator oversees each unit, handling trash unloading and intervening when necessary, which reduces the need for on‑site staff. Collected waste is stored onboard for later disposal, enabling continuous, low‑maintenance park upkeep. The system is being piloted with the Municipality of Amsterdam to demonstrate scalable, sustainable urban cleanliness.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal park services and city maintenance departments seeking to automate litter collection and improve safety in public green spaces.
Features
- Autonomous navigation and zone‑based patrolling for continuous coverage of park areas
- Real‑time computer‑vision algorithms that identify and classify litter types
- Robotic arm with precision gripper for safe collection of small and hazardous items
- Remote supervision interface for operator‑assisted trash unloading and charging management
- Integrated battery management with automatic return to charging stations