How Apple's recycling robots protect themselves from exploding batteries

Apple's disassembly robot and entire iPhone recycling process is an extremely complex effort, and has integrated safety features to minimize the risk and impact of battery explosions.As part of its efforts to reduce digital waste and to reclaim materials, in part to reduce the amount of mining that takes place, Apple uses robots to quickly and neatly disassemble iPhones submitted for recycling.Its first effort, 'Liam,' was introduced in 2016 to critical acclaim, while 2018 brought with it the upgraded 'Daisy.' However, outside of occasional appearances to bolster Apple's environmental credentials, the company hasn't really gone into detail about how each robot works. Read more...