<p>➀ Fraunhofer IPK, in collaboration with HaKiGo and YES Ecosystems, is developing a cloud-based AI system to assess whether used household appliances (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) should be refurbished or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote a circular economy;</p><p>➁ The AI system uses image recognition and dialog-based mobile apps to evaluate device quality (scored 1-5), predict pricing, and automate resale processes via e-commerce platforms;</p><p>➂ The project integrates robotic process automation (RPA) and synthetic data training, targeting a 97% recognition accuracy and synchronization with recycling management systems to reduce CO2 emissions by 2026.</p>