Automated Paper Recycling Machine

Ben and I built a machine which can automatically convert used paper with writing or ink on it into usable sheets of paper. The idea was that a business could recycle their own paper- avoiding environmentally expensive shipping while directly benefiting the business.

  • Team: Ben Edelstein
  • Awards: Finalist - International Science and Engineering Fair (San Jose)
  • Year: 2010

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A robotic arm moves through pulp to form a piece of paper.</img>
A robotic arm moves through pulp to form a piece of paper.


Final paper product.</img>
Final paper product.


An envisioned future design of our product.</img>
An envisioned future design of our product.


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