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AMP Cortex

AMP Cortex is AMP Robotics' high-speed robotic sorting system that uses the AMP Neuron AI vision platform to identify and pick recyclables (by material, color,…

Manufacturer
AMP Robotics
Form factor
industrial_robot
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
3

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies AMP Cortex, a industrial robot by AMP Robotics (commercial): 3 verified deployments on record. 3 sources back the record.

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Overview

AMP Cortex is AMP Robotics' high-speed robotic sorting system that uses the AMP Neuron AI vision platform to identify and pick recyclables (by material, color, and form) from mixed-waste conveyor streams in material recovery facilities.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Deployed systems

400+ across North America, Europe, Asia

Items sorted

150+ billion across 2.5M+ tons of recyclables

Specs

Ai

AMP Neuron

Class

robotic recycling sorter

Max speed

300 ft/min

Weight kg

1180

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Availability and pricing

Availability
Not disclosed
Price
$300K (analyst estimate)as of 2024-01-01
Units in field
Not disclosed
Sales model
Not disclosed
Lead time
Not disclosed

Pricing

One-time purchase

$300,000 USDanalyst estimateas of 2024-01-01

Source: analyst-estimate pricing via research.contrary.com (Depth sourcing 2026-07-08)

Price status: actual-sale-price = real published price at time of sale; manufacturer-target = vendor target, not yet realized; analyst-estimate = third-party projection, not a vendor figure; not-announced = no price on record.

Prices verified as of Jan 1, 2024

Deployments (3)

  • AMP launched a secondary sorting facility near Cleveland to process difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics, paper, and metals.

  • AMP launched a secondary sorting facility near Atlanta to process difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics, paper, and metals.

  • AMP operates a first-of-its-kind fully integrated AI sorting facility for Waste Connections in Commerce City, Colorado, processing 62,000 tons per year.

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AMP Cortex on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for AMP Cortex.

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Sources (3)

  1. https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2022/04/06/ai-robotics-recycling
  2. https://www.ampsortation.com/cortex
  3. https://easyfairsassets.com/sites/183/2023/01/A4_CortexSingle_DataSheet_3.0.pdf

Common questions

What is AMP Cortex?
AMP Cortex is AMP Robotics' high-speed robotic sorting system that uses the AMP Neuron AI vision platform to identify and pick recyclables (by material, color, and form) from mixed-waste conveyor streams in material recovery facilities.
How much does AMP Cortex cost?
AMP Cortex is listed at $300,000 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an analyst estimate, not an official price.
Is AMP Cortex actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. AMP Cortex is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of AMP Cortex?
AMP Cortex's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Max speed: 300 ft/min; Weight: 1180 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes AMP Cortex?
AMP Cortex is made by AMP Robotics, based in Louisville, CO, USA, founded in 2014.
Where is AMP Cortex deployed?
3 verified deployments of AMP Cortex are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Cleveland, Atlanta, Commerce City, Colorado, USA.
Can you buy AMP Cortex?
AMP Cortex is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to AMP Cortex?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable industrial_robot robots to AMP Cortex include Rowa Vmax, ZenRobotics Recycler, ABB IRB 6700, AmbiSort A-Series.
How does AMP Cortex compare to Rowa Vmax?
AMP Cortex and Rowa Vmax (BD Rowa · 8 deployments) are both industrial_robot robots on the DEPLOY registry. AMP Cortex has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is AMP Cortex a top industrial_robot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, AMP Cortex ranks in roughly the top 7% of industrial_robot models tracked by the registry.
What is AMP Cortex's maturity stage?
AMP Cortex is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is AMP Cortex safe?
AMP Cortex has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What does the AMP Cortex recycling robot do?
The AMP Cortex is an AI-driven garbage-sorting robot that processes images of recyclable materials, classifying them into hundreds of categories, and sorts them at high speed. AMP offers AI-powered waste sorting solutions under the Smart Sortation brand to automate recovery and reduce labor.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: industrial_robot

Sources by quality tier

3
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for AMP Cortex.

Recent coverage

AMP Cortex in third-party press