Project

Ecube Labs started to aim at preventing overflowing bins with solar-powered waste compaction technology. However, in addition to compaction technology, the ability to monitor fill-levels of bins were necessary for haulers to collect waste before the bins began to overflow.

Ecube Labs initially developed a cloud based platform, CleanCityNetworks(CCN), to visualize fill-level data. By analyzing the data, Ecube Labs found ways to further improve collection efficiency. With CCN, we were able to monitor trash bins in real time. Furthermore, through machine learning algorithm, CCN provides predictive fill-levels, helping users schedule future collections. Because CCN has data on how haulers currently perform, it can help identify better and more efficient collection methods, ultimately leading to an optimal solution.

As CleanCUBE is not the only solution to cover entire city on gathering waste related data, Ecube Labs therefore developed CleanCAP, an ultrasonic fill-level sensor to widen our coverage and make the application of our solution more flexible.

To truly optimize collection, Ecube Labs is now focusing on developing a fleet management solution. With FM technology, Ecube Labs will be able to provide route optimization, finding the best routes for a given number of collection vehicles to take for efficient collection.

Project Summary

In order to enhance efficiency of waste management even further, Ecube Labs is developing more features to be added to current IoT devices to be implemented to a total waste control system and solution using the optimum topology of near field communication(NFC) and long distance communication.

Business Model

Ecube Labs is a total solution provider with hardware products, CleanCUBE(smart bins) and CleanCAP(ultrasonic fill-levels sensors) and a cloud-based software solution, CleanCityNetworks (CCN), for which subscription is based on a per bin and month basis.

Main Achievements

2012
-Acquired ‘Venture Business Certification’

2013
-Global strategic partnership with Vodafone
-Nominated for ‘Innovation Award’ at Pollutec
-Awarded grand prize in 13’ Korea Creative Economy Awards’

2014
-‘Green Business Award’ from Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
-‘Technology Innovation of the Year Award’ from Frost & Sullivan
-‘Innovation Award’ Finalist, Australian Waste & Recycling Expo

2015
-CleanCUBE project for Seoul Metropolitan, Changi Airport, Singapore Sports Hub -Signed exclusive agreement with ESE World (Europe), OTTO Group (SEA), MTKI (Middle East)
-CleanCAPS project for Seoul Metropolitan

2016
-Launched a US office in Los Angeles
-CleanCUBE & CleanCAP project in Shanghai, Goyang City in cooperation LG U+ with new vehicle tracker feature
-CleanCAP project at Dublin Airport

2017
-Ecube Labs solution in use by clients and partners in over 53 countries,
-New CleanCAP model ‘CleanFLEX’ developed
-CleanCUBE project in Washington D.C., Hermosa Beach
-CleanCUBE project in Everland (Biggest Theme Park in Korea)
-CleanCUBE & CleanCAP project in Los Angeles
-CleanCAP project for Tianpu

2018
-CleanCUBE project in jeonju hanok village, Busan
-CleanCAP project in Dobong-gu, Seoul