Glacier (Robotics)

Glacier, founded in 2019, is a San Francisco-based startup specializing in AI-powered robotic systems for automated waste sorting in recycling facilities. Headquartered in California, the company develops robots that use computer vision to identify and separate over 30 material types, including plastics, metals, and complex packaging, achieving up to 45 picks per minute with high accuracy. Glacier’s compact, affordable robots integrate into existing facilities without major modifications, offering a projected ROI within one year. Serving the waste management industry, Glacier collaborates with major brands like Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, and AB InBev through programs like the 100+ Accelerator and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.