OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland workers went around the city Wednesday, inspecting trash cans. These workers wanted to make sure Oaklanders were properly throwing away their garbage. This means ...

Robots are taking over the dirty work of sorting through our trash and turning it into valuable resources. And not just any robots, but smart robots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify ...

AI is transforming recycling by identifying valuable materials in everyday trash, turning waste into profit while advancing ...

Sorting trash is one of those tasks that people can get pretty tired of, pretty fast – plus it can be hazardous. That's why ZenRobotics makes robots that do the job. The company's latest generation is ...

Ian Goodine and Ethan Walko, co-founders of the Somerville-based startup "r-STREAM," with their AuditPRO machine that uses AI to sort trash. We’ve been hearing a lot about the dangers of artificial ...

Garbage is a stinky part of everyday life — and it can be personal: An empty tube of toothpaste, molded over leftovers or a gift from an ex you waited years to toss. Once our belongings are in the ...

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As you walk around downtown St. Paul, you might notice recent updates to a sidewalk staple. The trash cans have gone solar.