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Robotics hub to benchmark waste sorting under real-world conditions
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK government has funded a £3.6 million National Waste and Recycling Robotics Adoption Hub (NORAH) led by Kingston University to test and benchmark robotic sorting systems under real-world waste processing conditions, aiming to increase automation adoption and efficiency in UK recycling facilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.
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Your robotics startup can now prove tech performance at scale with real waste streams, cutting the risk for UK recycling operators to buy your system. This opens the door to faster adoption and opportunities to support new facility integrations.
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