Frequently asked questions
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Start here if you've got a question about our technology.
If you can't find the answer you need in our FAQs, reach out to a member of our team below.
Greyparrot Analyzer gathers data on waste passing over conveyor belts in materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and plastics recovery facilities (PRFs). We don’t currently support installations for collections vehicles or smart bins.
Learn more about our solutions for recovery facilities here.
Yes. Analyzer units are designed be deployed over conveyor belts. Some of our partners have integrated Analyzer data into in their own machinery using Sync.
Learn more about Sync here.
Analyzer can currently identify 89 different kinds of solid municipal waste, with categories for hard and flexible plastics, fibre, metal, waste electronics and composite packaging.
Our taxonomy is designed to work for a wide variety of use cases but we're looking to further expand into other domains.
If you have any questions about our recognition library — or want to request that we add a new material — please reach out here.
See everything that Analyzer can recognise here.
We don’t produce smart robotics. Instead, Greyparrot Sync integrations seamlessly connect real-time waste data to new and existing machinery and software, regardless of their brand.
Learn more about integrations here.
AI waste analytics uses artificial intelligence to analyse waste streams in real-time. Cameras capture images of materials on conveyor belts, and AI waste analytics systems like Greyparrot Analyzer identify the materials. That real-time data is then displayed on live dashboards, accessed via a web portal.
Learn how it works here.
Waste intelligence is the actionable insight that facility managers extract from Analyzer’s detailed waste data.
Waste intelligence insights enable facility managers to adapt as material flows and market conditions shift, operating leaner and more efficient recovery facilities.
Learn more about waste intelligence here.
The method our AI uses to predict a waste object’s weight depends on the the object’s waste class:
For item-based waste classes (e.g. aluminium cans), our AI multiplies the number of items detected by the average mass of those items. If the average can arriving at the facility weights 15 grams and Analyzer spots 10 cans, the total mass of those cans in the waste stream will be 150 grams.
For area-based waste classes (e.g. metallised film) our AI identifies the area of the material, then multiplies it by the average mass-per-area of that waste class. That average varies from facility to facility, so we establish them at the setup and calibration stage.
Learn more about how our AI waste analytics system works here.
Waste objects that don’t fit into any of our current classes are organised into one of our general material categories.
You can still generate reports on these items in the same way you would any other class.
Currently, our generalised classes are:
See everything that Analyzer can recognise here.
Analyzer isn’t limited by throughput rates. Instead, our system’s performance depends on how visible your material is.
When there are multiple layers of waste on a conveyor belt, our cameras won’t be able to see all of your material — though our calibration process enables it to make accurate estimations about composition.
Our customers use Greyparrot Analyzer data to actively monitor facility performance, optimise infeed blends, adjust throughput rates, track product quality, reduce the value they lose to residue lines, and more.
Every facility has its own unique application for Analyzer data. As an AI partner, we help our customers identify the best use-cases for our system with our dedicated customer success and data teams.
Learn how some of our customers use Analyzer data here.
The Analyzer portal is accessible from any device with an internet connection and a screen.
It features live dashboards that translate raw data into actionable insights, surfacing key performance indicators like sorting efficiency and the value being lost to residue lines.
Analyzer data can also be exported in customisable .CSV reports, or integrated with existing business intelligence software like PowerBI or Tableau.
Greyparrot Analyzer is hardware- and software-agnostic. That means we can share our data with any compatible tool, regardless of brand.
So far, examples have included robotic sorting arms, near-infrared sorters, facility management software, and more.
Learn more about Sync integrations here.
Analyzer gathers the same data that human samplers collect, and more.
While you can export customisable reports to suit almost any reporting requirement, it’s up to your region’s regulators whether AI data will be accepted.
Analyzer units require a simple metal mounting frame to positions them above conveyor belts. We provide detailed specifications for building these frames to our customers before units arrive at their facility.
A 110-230V power supply and wired ethernet connection with 1MBps download and upload speed are also essential.
Analyzer units are designed for belts up to 1400mm wide — although solutions for wider belts are coming soon.
There are two installation options for Analyzer units:
Self-installation: We designed Analyzer to be simple for our customers to quickly self-install.
Installation support: We can provide a quote for on-the-ground support with our experienced installation partners.
In either scenario, our team leads a thorough setup and calibration process once the Analyzer units are in place.
Our distribution partners cover North America and Europe, which means we can offer ongoing, on-the-ground assistance in some cases.
Learn more about our distributors and support partners here.
Instead of selling Analyzer units, we currently sell licenses, which include use of Analyzer units along with software updates and support from our cutomer success and data teams.
That allows us to give our customers access to system updates and hardware upgrades as part of their existing subscription.
Talk to us about our pricing models here.
A Greyparrot Analyzer license includes the Analyzer hardware, along with access to the Analyzer portal for unlimited users.
We frequently update the Analyzer system to ensure it remains the most powerful AI waste analytics system available. As soon as we introduce an update to system, license-holders get instant access.
Learn more about pricing from a member of our team.
Updates include expansions to our recognition system, updates to the Analyzer portal, and the latest versions of our monitoring units.
We continuously train the AI that powers Analyzer, expanding the types of waste the system can recognise.
Our product team also introduce new ways to view, report and act on Analyzer data by adding to the Analyzer portal’s dashboards and exporting features.
The cost of an annual license varies depending on our customers’ needs, and the number of Analyzer units they deploy.
To get a quote for your recovery facility, speak to a member of our team here.
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