Fraunhofer Develops AI-Powered Robot for Automated Battery Recycling (heise.de)

• AI and sensors enable automatic identification and sorting of spent batteries.
• Goal: increase recycling rates and reduce reliance on raw material imports.
• Prototype in testing; market launch expected within next few years.

"The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a robotic system that uses AI and sensors to automatically identify, sort, and disassemble old batteries for recycling. This prototype aims to meet the growing demand for battery recycling and reduce reliance on imported raw materials. Commercial launch is expected within the next few years."