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Sort-X is more than just a smart trash bin — it’s a powerful solution designed to help everyone, from families at home to businesses and communities, become more responsible in managing their waste. Sort-X utilizes a combination of sensors, a camera, and lightweight artificial intelligence to automatically identify different types of waste and separate them into their proper compartments. Whether it's a piece of plastic, a metal can, or a sheet of paper, Sort-X can “see” what it is and efficiently sort it without human intervention. The technology behind Sort-X is a perfect blend of hardware and software. The camera captures an image of each item tossed into the bin. That photo is then processed by a small computing board — in this case, a Raspberry Pi — which runs specialized computer vision algorithms to determine its material. Once Sort-X knows whether it’s paper, metal, or plastic, it

What is Sort-X ?

Base Parts We Used

Here are some parts we used for our project:

Alucobond is a lightweight, durable aluminum composite material made of two aluminum sheets bonded to a non-aluminum core, used for cladding, facades, signage, and architectural applications.

Raspberry PI

A Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable computer used for programming, electronics projects, education, and DIY tech like smart devices.

Alucobond

Members

Sort-X has made recycling easier and more efficient for our family. We love it!

Cristian

12 y/o ; 3D model ; smart ; kind ; builder

Building my own Sort-X was a rewarding experience. The guides were clear and helpful, making sustainability accessible.

Stefan

13 y/o ; site builder ; programmer ; smart ; kind ; builder