Rodimus: Recycle + Repurpose

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1. i n t r o H e l l o , i t ’s n i c e t o m e e t yo u !

We have created Rodimus the recycling and

re-purposing

robot

in

order

to

incentivize proper recycling and do our part to help stop climate change before it’s

too

late.

Through

our

learned

that

people

aren’t

recycle

because

individual

research, we

they

actions

inclined think

aren’t

to

their

making

a

difference on a global scale. We want to change this.

Rodimus

is

recycling

waste

designed and

to turn

take it

users’

into

new

products that can be used immediately.

Now

users

don’t

have

to

worry

about

where their recycling is ending up as they will be able to tangibly identify their own impact.

This immediate reward will allow people to see the powers of recycling and will hopefully change the way they view their impact

on

the

circumvents

environment.

the

problem

of

This

also

recyclable

materials ending up in the landfill where nothing

can

everything

be

made

disposed

of

from in

them

our

as

vending

machine will be turned into something of value.

People

recycling instills that lives.

in

will

will

be

rewarded

properly

and

people

sustainable

affect

a

other

we

hope

aspects

for this

mindset of

their

Help us save the planet and leave

the Earth better than when we found it!

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Hi! My name is Rodimus!

2.

how to

use STEP 1. Dispose your waste accordingly

Meet rodimus!

Need a pen ergonomically designed for left hands?

Want a phone case that fits your specific phone model?

Prefer toothbrushes with soft bristles over firm ones?

Your recycling and repurposing AI buddy Rodimus, coded with love, care, and plenty of ethical consideration, is able to analyze, ideate, and generate all sorts of designs for your next print job! The more you converse with Rodimus and share with them your preferences, the more that Rodimus learns about you and understands your wants and needs, and proposes better and more tailored designs for you.

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PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

PLASTIC

ALUMINUM

GLASS

Though Rodimus is able to recycle a wider variety of items than most US recycling facilities, Rodimus still has their limits that we are currently working on expanding. In the meantime, we request that you please ensure that you’re disposing the correct item into the correct waste chute.

Rodimus will also gently, and loudly, remind you in case you toss an item into the wrong bin.

STEP 2. Explore

print OPTIONS with rodimus!

After some time, Rodimus will have built up enough disposed materials to be able to start breaking them down and printing out new

Hey, I wanna turn these plastic bags into a new pen.

My old one broke.

items. When enough material to start printing is ready, Rodimus will chat with you what types of items you’d like printer, and show you specific designs for those items. The

Yes! Any particular kind of pen you’re looking for?

Well... I write with my right

hand... Something that’s easy to grip, I guess.

Gotcha! Here are

some possible designs I’ ve made

possibilities are (almost) endless! And you

that have a comfy

get to pick in the end what to print.

grip and are designed for righties :)

To keep track of how much material has been disposed and by whom, you can visit the Inventory tab on Rodimus’s screen.

STEP 3. Watch the printing magic happen!

Once you’ve selected a design, stand back, relax, and watch as your item is printed! Once the printing is done, Rodimus’s printer casing will open once your item and all printer parts have cooled down.

USER CAUTION! Rodimus keeps all hazardous and moving parts contained within itself, and Rodimus will warn you if its sees you about to harm yourself.

Still, just like you would around a burning stove, a heating oven, or an operating blender, please use caution around any hot or sharp parts. The printer nozzle can heat up to 3000 F to melt down metal and glass, and the blender blades can move up to 1000 MPH in order to break down plastic and paper.

3.

printing

possibilities Rodimus currently accepts the following types of sorted wastes: paper and paperboard, plastic, aluminum, and glass, some of the most commonly disposed materials that can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed.

Rodimus is then able to transform these materials into a variety of common basic living needs, household goods, and office items. By using your waste to create items that otherwise need to be manufactured from new materials and purchased, we hope to create a healthier cycle of using and reusing common materials for everyday living.

TYPES OF PRINTABLES

Basic household items

Hygiene products

Diningware

Office supplies

Tech accessories

Paper and paperboard In addition to standard paper and paperboard, Rodimus also accepts receipts, envelopes, sticky notes.

Also not necessary to remove tape and labels.

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Examples of accepted items

raw material breakdown

repurposing possibilities

shopping receipts

toilet paper (yes, really)

sticky notes

notebooks paper pulp

envelopes

napkins

Examples of

raw material

repurposing

accepted items

breakdown

possibilities

PLASTIC Rodimus prides itself in being

used phone

new plastic

cases

toothbrush (can specify left or right

able to

hand, bristle softness)

repurpose any type of plastic, including PET (plastic recycling symbol no. 1) and HPDE (no.

2), and plastics

old plastic toothbrushes

new phone

that cannot be

case, plastic

recycled in US

(can specify

facilities, such

color and

as PVC (no. 3).

phone model) plastic filament

(colors may

The plastic

vary)

recycling rate in the U.S. is

gently soiled plastic

currently at

food packaging (too

only 5% (Greenpeace).

We hope to

dirty, and Rodimus will request that you wash it or toss it in the landfill)

raise that

plastic pens,

number.

with plasticbased ink

string floss and container

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Examples of accepted items

raw material breakdown

repurposing possibilities

Aluminum Rodimus can melt down any aluminum waste, including lightly soiled foil, soda cans, and wires.

No need to remove any labels or tape.

gently soiled foil wrap(we hope you eat that bagel!)

silverware (no sharp edges!)

molten aluminum (HOT SURFACE WARNING) cookingware cans

foil food containers

GLASS Rodimus can also melt down any type of glass waste, including Ceramix and mirrors. No need to remove any labels or tape.

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broken glass

eyeglass lenses new eyeglass lenses (can specify frame size and multifocal lense type) glass bottles

4.

risks,

safeguards, and troubleshooting Rest assured! We have identified the following risks to users and are putting the following safeguards in place to mitigate them:

RISK: ATTEMPTS TO print inappropriate or illegal objects

The machine will have a list of protected items that cannot be produced consistent with government regulations surrounding dangerous and harmful products.

We will also allow for parental restrictions to be set barring children from creating adult products without the consent of their parents.

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RISK: Disposed of items may contain contaminants that are unsafe to reuse Rodimus will scan items for potential contaminants such as bodily fluids, sharp objects, unrecylable materials, etc. and will reject anything that is unsafe to reuse

cost-friendly!

Rodimus only costs $500 and consumes at most 400 kW per hour, approximately the same as a typical desktop computer!

RISK: User data could potentially

be traced if used by a bad actor We will retain images of waste disposed of to train and update our model, but this information will be collected in a centralized database without any potentially identifying information such as location or time thrown out.

Made with love!

Rodimus is manufactured at our Stanford University headquarters from 100% recycled materials!

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not too heavy!

Rodimus only weights 250 pounds and takes up 20 cubic feet, about the same as a typical US household refridgerator!

RISK: breaking down materials into their raw components requires intense heat which is dangerous to touch Rodimus will give multiple

auditory warnings before starting the deconstruction process. . Rodimus will also not start or continue with deconstruction if a person is too close to the machine and will issue additional safety warnings before continuing.

RISK: culture and regionsensitive product needs RISK: computer vision may incorrectly label trash items as recyclable

We will allow for the recycling of a broader range of materials than is standard in the US to accomodate for different regions. The machine will also use AI to visualize new products and devise a recipe for their creation based on localized feedback and suggestions from users.

We will conduct weekly checks to ensure the model’s accuracy and will constantly update it as new data becomes available.

need help?

Cloggled nozzle? Wonky printhead? Shaky printer tray?

The amazing Rodimus is built of common and modular mechanical components, making it extremely easy to repair or replace components using basic workshop parts and tools. Feel free to call our team at 1-800-RODIMUS for technical support, or call in your local mechanic.

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