LAMBDA Project: Advancing Battery Recycling with AI and Robotics through AICA and Circu Li-ion Collaboration

The LAMBDA project, a Eurostar initiative, is spearheading innovation in sustainable battery recycling by combining artificial intelligence and robotics. Led by the Swiss Battery Technology Center (SBTC), the project aims to create an automated system for disassembling electric vehicle batteries. Robots are trained using high-fidelity digital replicas and advanced machine learning techniques, allowing them to perform tasks such as unscrewing and handling various battery architectures—even damaged ones.

Collaborating with SBTC are two key partners: Circu Li-ion, a European company dedicated to upcycling batteries for electric vehicles and other industries, and AICA, a Swiss startup specializing in robotics and machine learning. Circu Li-ion focuses on providing scalable, automated solutions for diagnosing and disassembling batteries, while AICA plays a crucial role in integrating AI and robotic technology into the project. Together, these organizations are developing a unique system that makes battery recycling more efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically viable.

The LAMBDA project is funded by Eurostars and supported by organizations such as Innosuisse in Switzerland and Luxinnovation in Luxembourg. This groundbreaking initiative will help meet the growing demand for battery technology, reduce environmental impact, and promote the reuse of critical materials through automated disassembly and recycling.