About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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AI/Data Informatics: Computational Model Development, Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification
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Presentation Title |
Boosting Recyclable Plastic Sorting with AI-Generated Images and Vision Technology |
Author(s) |
Kanishka Tyagi, Isha Maun, Nalin Kumar |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kanishka Tyagi |
Abstract Scope |
UHV Technologies leverages innovative advancements in AI-based generative imaging to address the underrepresentation of valuable plastic types, such as type 3, in recycling processes. By using diffusion models to create synthetic images of these fewer common plastics, we enhance training datasets for sorting algorithms. This approach improves the classification accuracy and robustness of our automated sorting technology, utilizing vision cameras. We will present our generative image augmentation framework and its impact on sorting efficiency, demonstrated through recent experiments. These experiments include plastic datasets enhanced with generative data, highlighting how increasing the representation of type 3 plastics in training data can significantly enhance recycling outcomes. Notably, type 3 plastic holds maximum financial value as it can be converted into aviation fuel, emphasizing the economic benefits of improved sorting accuracy. Our findings align with AI-driven advancements in materials processing and performance prediction. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Machine Learning, Modeling and Simulation, Computational Materials Science & Engineering |