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New AI technology brings future of plastic recycling to Fort Wayne

Part of the solution to our growing plastic problem is being developed in Fort Wayne.

It's a machine that uses Artificial Intelligence to sort plastics that are prepared to be recycled.

It's a partnership between UHV Technologies of Fort Wayne and the Purdue University of Fort Wayne. Dr. Bin Chen is the associate professor behind the program. He leads a team that works to teach the computer how to identify different types of plastic.

Click on the link below to hear Brian Miller of FOX 55 take a deep dive into this project.

FOX 55  |  6 p.m. newscast