Penny Pickup Robot in Detroit

Written By Melissa Radiwon

Penny Pickup is creating a buzz in Detroit! Watch the autonomous robot from Orange Sparkle Ball (NextCycle Michigan alum) pick up food scraps from restaurants and deliver the material for recycling.

Original story posted on WXYZ on 7/16/2025: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/robot-helps-detroit-restaurant-reduce-food-waste-and-emissions

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