Apple makes a robot named Daisy that can disassemble iPhone

The company claims the robot can take apart up to 200 iPhone devices per hour, removing and sorting components.

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With World Earth Day around the corner, Apple today announced Daisy, a robot that can more efficiently disassemble iPhone to recover valuable materials. Created through years of R&D, Daisy incorporates revolutionary technology based on Apple's learnings from Liam, its first disassembly robot launched in 2016.

 
Apple makes a robot named Daisy that can disassemble iPhone

Daisy is made from some of Liam's parts and is capable of disassembling nine versions of iPhone and sorting their high-quality components for recycling. The company claims the robot can take apart up to 200 iPhone devices per hour, removing and sorting components. This way Apple can recover materials that traditional recyclers can't.

 

Besides Daisy, the Cupertino-based tech giant also announced that for every device received at Apple stores and apple.com through the Apple GiveBack program from now through April 30, the company will make a donation to the non-profit Conservation International to support its efforts to preserve and protect the environment.

"At Apple, we're constantly working toward smart solutions to address climate change and conserve our planet's precious resources," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, in a press note.

"In recognition of Earth Day, we are making it as simple as possible for our customers to recycle devices and do something good for the planet through Apple GiveBack. We're also thrilled to introduce Daisy to the world, as she represents what's possible when innovation and conservation meet."

Additionally, the iPhone-maker announced its annual Environment Report, detailing the company's environmental progress in three priority areas:

  • Reducing Apple's carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources and driving energy efficiency in its products and facilities.
  • Conserving precious resources.
  • Pioneering the use of safer materials in its products and processes.

The company recently announced its global facilities are now powered with 100 percent clean energy. This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries, including China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The company also announced nine additional manufacturing partners committed to powering all of their Apple production with 100 percent clean energy, bringing the total number of supplier commitments to 23.

It's really good to see big companies coming up with innovative ways to protect the environment.

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