Jaipur Robotics

Building the future of waste-to-energy: Safer, smarter and more efficient.

Waste-to-energy plants turn non-recyclable waste into energy instead of landfill—critical infrastructure in a $1.3 trillion industry. Yet most plants still struggle with a lack of data and automation.

Jaipur Robotics is an AI company with a human mission: build technology that benefits humanity, starting with one of the world’s hardest problems—waste.

who we are

Swiss intelligence solution for waste-to-energy plants

Based in Lugano, Switzerland, Jaipur Robotics is one of the leading providers of computer vision and AI solutions for waste-to-energy and other industrial operations.  

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50+
Waste categories

The largest proprietary waste dataset in Europe

99%
Accuracy

Detection accuracy, proven across every delivery we've processed

5M+
tonnes of waste

Growing volume of waste analysed by Jaipur Robotics each year from plants worldwide

2024
Founded

Jaipur Robotics was founded with validation from the world's leading research institutes

MEET THE TEAM

The experts building the future of smart waste solutions

A global, multidisciplinary team spanning artificial intelligence, sales, robotics, and logistics.

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Ermes Zamboni, CEO and Co-founder

Ermes Zamboni

CEO & Co-founder

MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, with a team of 10 and a $1M budget managed across multiple departments. Ermes previously led a university startup focused on automating waste sorting.

Nikhil Prakash, CTO and Co-founder

Nikhil Prakash

CTO & Co-Founder

PhD in Deep Learning from ETH Zurich, with two years at Silicon Valley startup Pano AI through its scale-up phase. Nikhil previously developed computer-vision algorithms for satellites at Indian Space Org.

Mara Santarsiero, Executive Assistant

Mara Santarsiero

Executive Assistant

Experience in high-level coordination and organisational management. Mara optimises daily operations and supports strategic execution, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency across teams.

Rinoob Babu, Senior AI Platform Engineer

Rinoob Babu

Senior AI Platform Engineer

13+ years in AI, data engineering, and cloud-native systems, with scalable AI platforms and multi-agent architectures built at Juniper Networks and McAfee. Rinoob brings deep technical leadership and turns complex data into real operational impact.

Luca Ribaldone, System Product Engineer

Luca Ribaldone

System Product Engineer

Degree in Industrial & Strategic Design from Politecnico di Milano, with a background in product management and industrial design. Luca specialises in iterative prototyping, usability testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Pranav Goel, Front-End Engineer

Pranav Goel

Front-End Engineer

Extensive front-end development expertise, with a focus on UI and UX. Pranav designs engaging interfaces that prioritise usability and accessibility, leveraging innovative technologies to elevate user experience.

Julie Pham, Design and Marketing Manager

Julie Pham

Marketing & Design Manager

Expertise in brand strategy, digital and content marketing, and graphic design, with a track record of growing audiences at scale. Julie defines and amplifies Jaipur’s brand voice across media and digital channels, turning complex technical concepts into clear visual systems.

Paul-Pawel Stukan, Business Developer

Paul-Pawel Stukan

Business Developer

Years of experience in renewable energy technical sales, turning complicated specs into clear solutions. Paul plays a key role in bridging the gap between operators and engineers.

Gavin Budd

Gavin Budd

Business Developer

A deep background in B2B sales and climate change, with a feel for how to reach industry players and speak to their pain points. Gavin drives Jaipur’s expansion into new markets across Europe.

Vineet Kumar, Senior Edge Systems Engineer

Vineet Kumar

Senior Edge Systems Engineer

8+ years in software engineering, with a background in C++, Linux, embedded systems and cloud technologies. Vineet builds the high-availability edge systems behind Jaipur's perception stack, keeping them reliable and easy to deploy across industrial sites.

Achyuth Reddy, Senior AI Platform Engineer

Achyuth Reddy

Senior AI Platform Engineer

A background in backend and distributed systems, with more recent work in voice and LLM systems. Achyuth designs the architecture behind the cloud infrastructure and backend services that power Jaipur's B2B product.

Toby Dukes, Product Manager

Toby Dukes

Product Manager

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with experience across manufacturing sites and manufacturing tech companies in the UK. Toby works closely with customers to make sure they're getting real value out of Jaipur Robotics.

Luca Dipasquale, Installation Technician

Luca Dipasquale

Installation Technician

10 years in the industry, with hands-on experience and an appetite for new challenges. Luca handles on-site installation of Jaipur's systems, getting plants up and running.

Anna Dell’Aquila, Data Science & AI Intern

‍Anna Dell’Aquila

Data Science & AI Intern

Data Science & AI student at SUPSI, with a background in data analytics. Anna works on real-time analytics and monitoring systems, applying computer vision and machine learning to support operational insights.

Sumanth Appala, Deep Learning Intern

Sumanth Appala

Deep Learning Intern

Final-year Mechanical Engineering student at Vellore Institute of Technology. Sumanth works on waste recognition and sorting through computer vision and deep learning, driven by a passion for robotics and AI.

Jaipur, Chief Happiness Officer

Jaipur

Chief Happiness Officer

Barkvard graduate in Tail Wagonomics, specialising in treat acquisition and morale boosts. Former fetch-tech innovator, now pioneering workplace joy through zoomies and strategic naps.

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