AI-Enabled-Recycle-Bin

To aim for a sustainable environment, recycling has become a daily routine that everyone can contribute to. Recycling brings multiple benefits such as waste reduction, pollution prevention, and economic savings. To improve the efficiency and accuracy of recycling facilities, artificial intelligence and edge computing have been integrated into recycle bins, streamlining the process.

Challenges

The customer, a system integrator, was looking for a compact edge AI system to develop an AI-enabled recycle bin. The system needed sufficient computing capability to identify waste using AI algorithms and integrate seamlessly with an automatic sorting system.

Main Requirements

An edge AI system with NVIDIA® Jetson SoM
Fanless, noiseless design
Supports one 15W GbE PoE for camera
High quality, supports 24/7 secure remote monitoring, and prevents ingress of moisture, dust, and dirt

Solution

The AIE100-T2NX, powered by NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 NX SoM, is a compact edge AI platform delivering outstanding speed and power efficiency. Featuring multiple standard hardware interfaces, it allows easy integration into various products. With a Pascal™ GPU with 256 CUDA cores, it excels in entry-level AI vision applications, including a 15W GbE PoE for cameras. Supporting USB, HDMI, LAN, and PoE interfaces, it weighs just 1kg while providing powerful AI computing for smart city applications. The system supports NVIDIA JetPack™ SDK and 24/7 secure remote monitoring with Allxon.

Optimizing Efficiency in the Recycle Bin with AI Capability

The integration of the AIE100-T2NX into an AI-enabled recycle bin transforms recycling operations. Users can effortlessly deposit recyclables such as plastics, bottles, and cans while the system autonomously sorts them. Automation improves sorting accuracy, maximizes storage efficiency, and reduces the frequency of cleaner visits, enhancing labour efficiency.

Additionally, the system proactively notifies cleaners via remote management when maintenance is needed. Sensors continuously update fill levels, triggering alerts when the bin is nearly full. This approach ensures high accuracy, improved recycling rates, and efficient operations.

System Configurations of the AIE100-T2NX

NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 NX with Pascal™ GPU and 256 CUDA cores
High AI computing performance for GPU-accelerated processing
Ideal for edge AI smart city applications
Supports one 15W GbE PoE for camera
Wide operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C
Supports JetPack™ SDK
Supports Allxon Device Management Solutions (DMS) with IP67 rating for outdoor use

Why Axiomtek

Axiomtek, a leader in industrial PCs, is committed to shaping a better world through technology. With longstanding collaboration with NVIDIA, Axiomtek delivers exceptional OEM and ODM services. Focused on AI applications, Axiomtek designs edge AI systems across multiple form factors and performance levels, bringing AI capabilities closer to everyday life.

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