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Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1
Sorting robot with the Max-AI vision system for quality control in recovery facilities.
The Max-AI AQC-1 combines a machine vision system with artificial intelligence and a robotic sorter for autonomous quality control. According to the European datasheet it reaches up to 70 picks per minute (manufacturer figure) and can make up to seven separate sorts. The maximum object weight is 0.5 kg and the maximum object size 250 mm. Installed, the system is 3,429 mm long, 2,185 mm wide and 2,550 mm high. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularWaste sorting robot (single robot)
In the industrial robots category.
- Weight
- approx. 1,360 kg
What the robot itself weighs.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1?
Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 is an industrial robot from Bulk Handling Systems from United States, listed for post-sorting of plastic and metal containers and removing residue from an optically sorted stream. Key figures: weight approx. 1,360 kg. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Max-AI AQC-1 developed for?
Post-sorting of plastic and metal containers
Removing residue from an optically sorted stream
Business fit
When might Max-AI AQC-1 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Max-AI AQC-1, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Video
Max-AI AQC-1 in action
Max-AI AQC-1 recycling robots in action.
Market and supply
Is Max-AI AQC-1 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionUnited Statesconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Bulk Handling Systems
Bulk Handling Systems is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 4 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Max-AI AQC-1
The Max-AI AQC-1 combines a machine vision system with artificial intelligence and a robotic sorter for autonomous quality control. According to the European datasheet it reaches up to 70 picks per minute (manufacturer figure) and can make up to seven separate sorts. The maximum object weight is 0.5 kg and the maximum object size 250 mm. Installed, the system is 3,429 mm long, 2,185 mm wide and 2,550 mm high. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
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Compare
Compare Max-AI AQC-1 with alternatives
| Feature | Max-AI AQC-1Bulk Handling Systems · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Post-sorting of plastic and metal containers, Removing residue from an optically sorted stream | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | United States | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Max-AI AQC-1
What is the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1?
Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 is an industrial robot from Bulk Handling Systems from United States, listed for post-sorting of plastic and metal containers and removing residue from an optically sorted stream. Key figures: weight approx. 1,360 kg. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1?
Key figures: weight approx. 1,360 kg. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1?
Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 is listed under Bulk Handling Systems, based in United States. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 used for?
The applications listed for the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1 include post-sorting of plastic and metal containers and removing residue from an optically sorted stream.
What are alternatives to the Bulk Handling Systems Max-AI AQC-1?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Source max-ai.com
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