Cigarette Removal – Collaborative Robotics & Service Robotics

Cigarette Removal

Optimize cleaning of urban areas with mobile robots

Your benefits

improved ergonomics

Automate the most repetitive and strenuous tasks to improve the longevity and well-being of maintenance personnel.

Increased Efficiency

Accomplish more with a fleet of CAPRA URBAN. Using AI, a fleet of robots can work autonomously under the supervision of a single worker.

data-supported insights

Data-supported insights from robot operations empower informed decision-making for more effective urban management.

Clean public spaces

The deployment of mobile robots results in cleaner streets and a more aesthetically pleasing urban environment.

The challenge

At an alarming rate, harmful cigarette butts have infiltrated our environment – especially in urban spaces. Cigarette butts are the most littered product in the world, with an estimated 4,5 trillion cigarette butts thrown away annually, and upwards of 75% end up in nature or on the street, releasing toxic heavy metals, microplastics and other pollutants.

EU Initiatives

Littered cigarette butts is such a prevalent issue across countries that the EU has classified them as single-use plastics and covered them by the EU Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). In practice, this means that from 2025, manufacturers will have to cover the cost of removal.

Labor Shortage

The current removal methods are cumbersome and require repetitive work – a challenge that is further magnified by the current labor shortage. Even though the costs can be invoiced to the manufacturer, it is difficult to recruit enough employees to perform the task due to the cumbersome removal methods and repetitive work.

Automation in Dynamic Environments

Large and dynamic city spaces make automation difficult, as most robots are created for repetitive and predictable routes in easy terrain. Shifting weather and lighting conditions demands robust sensor technology. Since pedestrian traffic on paved areas often relies on social norms rather than legislation, dynamic navigation for mobile robots can be highly challenging.

The solution

CAPRA URBAN provides an automated solution to the biggest litter problem that urban areas face today. Automate your city cleanup with CAPRA URBAN.

AI Vision

Our robots guarantee a removal rate of at least 80% thanks to our proprietary AI vision system. The system ensures efficient navigation and quick identification of cigarette waste.

Autonomous navigation

Our robots can cover up to 50,000 m² in 8 hours and set new standards for cigarette collection. With a tank that can hold up to 1000 cigarette butts, our robots work tirelessly to restore the cleanliness of your city.

Data-supported insights

Use the collected data from the robot to make informed decisions about future improvements.

Sustainable solution

Removing discarded cigarettes toxic that release heavy metals and microplastics allow for a thriving and more aesthetically pleasing urban environment.

Want to see the CAPRA robots in action at your facility?

Our distributors are ready to give you an onsite demo.

Talk to Us!

Temi Service & Reception

Temi Logistics & Delivery

Temi Security & Inspection