Why is apple's new robot called Liam?

According to Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed recycling robot, "Liam" is not an acronym. It was named by its engineers, who felt that the name just fit its appearance. read more

According to Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed recycling robot, "Liam" is not an acronym. It was named by its engineers, who felt that the name just fit its appearance. read more

The robot appears to be a response to criticisms that components used in Apple's devices can be difficult to disassemble, refurbish and reuse. However, according to Reuters, Liam can likely handle no more than a few million phones per year, which is a small fraction of the more than 231 million phones Apple sold in 2015. read more

According to Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed recycling robot, "Liam" is not an acronym. It was named by its engineers, who felt that the name just fit its appearance. Liam has been the second most popular name for boys in the past few years, which is probably what made them think of it. read more

While Liam is Apple’s first attempt at moving the recycling industry away from shredding, its existence could mark the beginning of a major shift in how products are built, used, broken down and recycled into brand-new products. read more

Apple Tackles E-Waste With iPhone Recycling Robot 'Liam' Tuesday March 22, 2016 3:58 AM PDT by Tim Hardwick At its media event on Monday, Apple kicked off by discussing its efforts to reduce waste and improve its renewable energy infrastructure, marking a heightened focus on the company's environmental responsibilities. read more