Zolitron

Zolitron, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Ruhr University Bochum, is a leading provider of AI-based waste management solutions. The company aims to optimize waste disposal processes through innovative technologies, reduce emissions, and contribute to climate protection.

• Container Tracking and Management: Zolitron offers GPS tracking and container management that allows for precise monitoring of the fill level and position of waste containers[4][5].
• Smart Containers: Fill level measurement is enabled by special sensors attached to the outside of the containers, which determine the fill level using sound analysis and artificial intelligence. These sensors are energy-autonomous and can be powered via solar cells[5].
• Street Cleaning: Zolitron digitizes street cleaning through NFC and app-based solutions that allow for optimized routes and more efficient use of resources[5].
• Smart Vehicles and Route Optimization: The vehicle fleets of waste disposal companies can be managed online, and through fill-level-based route optimization planned by artificial intelligence, trips can be reduced and CO2 emissions lowered[4][5].
• Customer Portal: A fully digitized customer portal allows for efficient management of disposal orders and the use of the AvaL standard[4].

Zolitron is committed to revolutionizing waste disposal through the use of IoT and AI technologies. The company's mission is to make processes in the waste management industry more efficient, save energy and resources, and promote a circular economy. The company places great importance on climate protection and sustainability and motivates its team through meaningful work[5].

Zolitron pursues ambitious sustainability goals:

• Reduction of CO2 Emissions: Through optimized routes and digital processes, up to a quarter of the CO2 emissions generated during waste collection can be saved[5].
• Efficient Resource Use: The digitized solutions enable better resource utilization and contribute to more efficient waste disposal.
• Research and Development: More than half of the work at Zolitron is invested in research and development to continuously develop new and innovative solutions[5].

Zolitron works closely with municipalities and other relevant players to jointly develop solutions that meet the needs of the circular economy. The geographical proximity to the Ruhr area and support from start-up funding from the state of NRW and the EU have contributed to the successful growth of the company[5].

Through its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability and climate protection, Zolitron positions itself as a pioneer in the digital transformation of waste disposal.

• 1 - https://www.regiomanager.de/revier/unternehmen/zolitron-the-internet-of-things-company-gmbh/
• 2 - https://www.startbase.de/organization/zolitron/
• 3 - https://www.zolitron.com/uber-uns
• 4 - https://www.zolitron.com
• 5 - https://www.umweltwirtschaft.nrw.de/green-practice-nrw/unternehmen/cloud-ki-und-abfallstroeme-zolitron-the-internet-of-things-company-gmbh/