A Little About Me
Hello! My name is Pauline Prémel, and I am a mechanical engineering student at SIGMA Clermont in France. This summer, I had the opportunity to join the CARM Centre as part of my internship with NORCE Research.
I am very happy to be working in a research and innovation environment where innovative solutions for recovering critical raw materials are being developed.
I am interested in new mechanical systems, and I particularly like discovering how innovation can be used to solve real-world problems. During my studies, I have developed knowledge and experience in programming and the construction of robots and systems, which encouraged me to apply for an internship related to the work carried out at CARM.
When I am not studying, I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially hiking. I also like reading and taking care of my horses.
My Project at CARM
During my internship at CARM, I am contributing to research on laptop recycling processes.
The aim of this project is to use robots and AI-driven detection to quickly disassemble laptops, so that the Critical Raw Materials and Rare Earth Elements they contain can be recovered and reused in new devices. Recovering these materials would reduce the need for mining. My work involves detecting different components, such as screws, batteries, and other elements, using a 3D camera. The goal is to contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable methods for resource recovery and recycling.
One of the aspects I find particularly interesting is the importance of working on projects like this one for the future and the environment. This project allows me to put the knowledge I have acquired during my studies into practice while discovering new techniques, tools and technologies.
A Look at My Work
I have worked on detecting screws that are located on the outside of laptops, for example. I am using a 3D camera and a program that has been trained to detect the screws. With this system, I can obtain their 3D coordinates and send them to the robot.
Working and Learning Together
This experience has helped me learn more about laptop recovery and develop practical experience with robot arms, 3D cameras, programming, ROS, etc. During this internship, I have had the chance to work alongside researchers, engineers, other students, and industry partners from different areas of expertise.
The Rest of My Internship
For the rest of my internship, I look forward to continuing my work at CARM, improving my technical skills, and taking part in research and innovation projects.
I hope to make the most of this experience by learning as much as possible and by making a useful contribution to research focused on developing more sustainable solutions.
Thank you for reading!