Lion Vision Develops New AI System to Detect Lithium-Ion Batteries in Waste Streams

Manchester-based AI company, Lion Vision, has developed a new system that can detect and extract lithium-ion batteries from waste streams.

Lion Vision developed the new technology in partnership with The University of Manchester and with support from a £125,000 grant from Innovate UK. The new system monitors waste on conveyor belts, analyzing waste using computer vision systems and learning techniques to sort out hazardous items. The system can detect more than 600 cylinder batteries per hour and can identify over 40 battery subtypes including items such as vapes.

"We spotted this existential issue early and set about finding a solution. Working with Innovate UK and partnering with The University of Manchester was a logical approach and helped enormously in expediting our development of an AI detection solution to address one of society's toughest challenges.  Seeing the product proving itself in the market is a very proud moment for us all and justifies the many years of hard work to get to this point,” said Richard Hewitson, Chief Executive Officer at Lion Vision.

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