
Danu Robotics manufactures AI-controlled robotic waste sorting and picking systems, designed for retrofitting into existing manual waste sorting facilities. Their two-arm robots require minimal conveyor space and can be installed quickly. The company's computer vision system ensures high accuracy in picking recyclable materials, with AI continuously improving through new datasets. Danu Robotics emphasizes operational efficiency, measuring genuine 'Picks Per Day' rather than speed, and focuses on the successful completion of picks at the bin. Their business model involves custom-built, licensed software and AI to ensure customers always have competitive, up-to-date technology. The company is shipping robots and has a demo facility in Edinburgh. Danu Robotics aims to be the default manufacturer of robotic systems for dry mixed recyclables, supporting the circular economy.

Danu Robotics manufactures AI-controlled robotic waste sorting and picking systems, designed for retrofitting into existing manual waste sorting facilities. Their two-arm robots require minimal conveyor space and can be installed quickly. The company's computer vision system ensures high accuracy in picking recyclable materials, with AI continuously improving through new datasets. Danu Robotics emphasizes operational efficiency, measuring genuine 'Picks Per Day' rather than speed, and focuses on the successful completion of picks at the bin. Their business model involves custom-built, licensed software and AI to ensure customers always have competitive, up-to-date technology. The company is shipping robots and has a demo facility in Edinburgh. Danu Robotics aims to be the default manufacturer of robotic systems for dry mixed recyclables, supporting the circular economy.
Headquarters: National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Product: H.E.R.O. series AI-controlled robotic waste-sorting systems (retrofittable two-arm robots)
Founder / CEO: Xiaoyan (Amy) Ma
Employees: ~11
Funding stage: Seed (last recorded)
Waste management and recycling automation (material recovery for dry mixed recyclables).
2020
DeepTech
Seed round recorded Oct 21, 2024
“Sustainable Ventures, Octopus Ventures, SOSV, HAX, Clean Cities ClimAccelerator, Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Scottish Enterprise, Sustainable Ventures”