The Times of India·Tech

Teen's waste-sorting robot achieves 90 percent success

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 30 October 2026, 06:52 UTC ·12 sec listen

Delhi teenager Mahi Malhani, 17, built TRASHbot, an artificial intelligence-powered robot that detects, collects and sorts waste. It achieved 90 percent success in early trials at home and schools. She hopes future versions can tackle waste challenges in rural areas.

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