Japan, Nov. 12 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the selection of the first grant project under its social contribution fund, MOL BLUE Ocean Fund -an AI-enhanced robotics system to collect debris on beaches, implemented by Pirika, Inc..The project aims to develop a system that automatically identifies, picks up, transports, and collects beach debris by combining robotics with AI-based debris recognition technology. To accomplish this, Pirika will verify the robot's performance in real-world environments such as sandy beaches, as well as the accuracy of its debris recognition capabilities. The company will also assess the feasibility of real-world deployment through studies of current beach-cleaning practices and stakeholder needs...