Jaipur Robotics

Jaipur Robotics, a Swiss-based CleanTech company founded in 2024, is addressing critical inefficiencies within the waste-to-energy (WtE) sector. The company was established by CEO Ermes Zamboni and CTO Nikhil Prakash, who leverage their combined expertise in engineering, deep learning from ETH Zurich, and industrial automation to tackle challenges in waste management. Their journey began after a managing director of a major European WtE plant recognized the potential of their work at an event in Italy, leading to the development of a specialized solution for the industry.

The firm operates on a B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, targeting WtE plants, which convert non-recyclable waste into energy. These plants often suffer from significant financial losses, up to €3.6 million per plant annually, due to operational disruptions caused by undetected hazardous materials, poor waste mixing leading to unstable combustion, and a shortage of skilled operators. Jaipur Robotics aims to mitigate these issues, positioning itself to innovate within the €1.1 trillion waste management market.

The core of their offering is the "Jaipur Intelligence" platform, which utilizes patent-pending AI, computer vision, and deep learning algorithms to optimize plant operations. This system provides real-time monitoring of waste bunkers, featuring three main products. First, it detects oversized and dangerous items like gas cylinders or concrete blocks, sending instant alerts to crane operators to prevent costly shutdowns and equipment damage. Second, it performs advanced calorific value mapping (LHV) of the waste, creating an intuitive heat map that guides operators on how to mix waste for optimal and stable energy combustion. Finally, its crane tracking solution monitors the position and status of overhead cranes to enhance productivity. By automating and digitizing these processes, Jaipur Robotics helps plants reduce emissions, prevent downtime, and improve safety.

Financially, the company has secured significant early-stage investment to fuel its growth. In March 2025, it closed a pre-seed round of approximately €725,000 (CHF 700,000) led by TiVentures. This was followed by an additional €161,000 from Venture Kick in July 2025. These funds are allocated towards continued product development, obtaining international certifications, and strengthening its intellectual property portfolio.

Keywords: waste-to-energy, CleanTech, computer vision, AI in waste management, SaaS, deep learning, industrial automation, Ermes Zamboni, Nikhil Prakash, WtE optimization, calorific value mapping, hazardous waste detection, crane tracking, plant efficiency, emission reduction, operational intelligence, circular economy, smart recycling, resource recovery, environmental technology