Automated textile sorting supported by AI machine vision
According to IDS Imaging Development Systems, only around 200,000 of 1.4 million tonnes of textile waste is actually checked and categorised, with the rest being sent either for more environmentally harmful thermal recycling or exported abroad (Image: Francois Le Nguyen on Unsplash)
Industrial machine vision combines with AI to classify garments and materials in preparation for recycling

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