Race for Oceans and Trifork are joining forces to develop a robot that, with the help of AI, can remove plastic pellets from the beaches. This is a problem that unfortunately has been identified worldwide. The plan is for the first robots to start cleaning the beaches by 2024. Follow the journey of the project right here ...
DonateRace for Oceans and Trifork are joining forces to develop a robot that, with the help of AI, can remove plastic pellets from the beaches. This is a problem that unfortunately has been identified worldwide. The plan is for the first robots to start cleaning the beaches by 2024. Follow the journey of the project right here ...
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Plastic pellets are the raw material used to create any given plastic product. The waste happens during transportation by land or water but also during the production of plastic pellets and other plastic products. They are produced in the size of 5 mm diameter and are therefore categorised as microplastics. The pellets ends up on the beaches, and is a huge environmental problem that has a negative effect on the oceans and life in it and surrounding it.
How big is the problem?
The extensive issue of plastic pollution profoundly impacts the marine ecosystem, posing risks to ocean well-being, marine life, food safety, human health, coastal tourism, and exacerbating climate change.
Pellets can escape from small breaks or holes in the different containers used for their transit.
Plastic can get trapped in an animal’s stomach causing ulceration, making them feel full and stopping them eating real food.
At sea nurdles attract harmful toxins to their surface, making it even worse for animals eating it.
Over 220 marine species have been documented consuming plastic waste.
Plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris found from surface waters to deep-sea sediments.
The ocean needs even more attention, love, and care. That’s why Race for Oceans Technology ApS was established with the purpose of developing software that will help collect waste on land that cannot be picked up efficiently by human beings. One of many issues is the plastic pellets, the initial thoughts began on developing a technology project that should focus on collecting plastic pellets using AI, robot, and drone technology. Trifork is the technology partner on the project.
Technology as a Sustainability Driver
Collecting pellets from the beaches using the two-finger system is mentally and physically exhausting. Condsidering the fact that this challenge is global, a smarter solution needed to be developed.
That is why Race for Oceans and Trifork has joined forces to develop a robot that, with the help of AI and cameras, can remove plastic pellets from the beaches. The plan is for the first robots to start cleaning the beaches by 2024.
Founder & CEO of Race for Oceans Foundation & Race for Oceans Technology ApS
Signe is known for her unstoppable drive to put more focus on SDG 14 – Life below water and create inclusive activities for everyone with passion for oceans. (Her international experience from elite sports combined with a hybrid leadership profile has contributed to the development of Race for Oceans).
Software Developer & Robot Specialist at Trifork
Simon is a skilled full stack software developer with a wide range of interest and a passion for anything mechanical and electrical. His experiences range from AI to simulations to robotics. Simon is always striving to gain a full understanding of the involved components and uses this to make informed decisions on the right technologies going forward.
VP – Computer Vision AI at Trifork
Nicholai has architected and executed high-impact AI projects across diverse sectors including finance, transportation, and public infrastructure. Nicholai was the first Data Scientist at Trifork and is now leading a Business unit as VP Vision AI. Known for creating transformative solutions like a cutting-edge train safety system and a biodiversity-boosting project.From idea to robot
The partnership between Trifork and Race for Oceans involves a number of robot and AI specialists. The goal is to develop and launch the robot within 6 months.
Based on the insights and learnings from the Race for Oceans, Trifork robot specialists and AI experts combine insights with advanced technology to do the first drawings of what the robot should look like.
The prototype is being build. How much weight can it carry? How do we make sure it collects pellets and not nature?
The robot prototype is tested on the danish beaches, making sure it’s able to cope with the rough surroundings.
The robot is fully tested and approved, and will be seen on beaches around Europe collecting plastic pellets.
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