Xbat.ai

Xbat.ai is a joint venture between Sortbat (www.sortbat.be) and VITO (www.vito.be), created to transform how portable batteries and battery packs are handled at end-of-first-life. Our patented technology combines three assets: X-ray imaging, Artificial Intelligence, and decades of real-world battery sorting experience.

Four strategic pillars:

Technological innovation

The world's most advanced battery sorting machine: accurate, semi-automated identification and sorting of both portable cells AND battery packs (power tools, LMT, e-bikes, garden tools…) — regardless of shape, size or chemistry (Li-ion, NiMH, alkaline…). Throughput: 2.4 t/h, accuracy: 98–99%, fire-safe by design.

Commercial deployment with Smiths Detection

Our technology is commercialized globally through our partnership with Smiths Detection, world leader in X-ray detection for security and industrial applications. The Xbat.ai machine is already operational at Sortbat's facility in Tienen, Belgium, and deploying across Europe.

Continued development & expansion

Xbat.ai continues to refine the platform and expand AI + X-ray applications to adjacent markets (WEEE, metal recycling, C&D waste) — driving safer, smarter, more sustainable battery and waste management.

Battery detection in waste streams

Beyond pure-stream sorting, our X-ray + AI technology identifies lithium batteries hidden in mixed waste — a critical capability to prevent fires in recycling facilities, waste trucks and MRFs. Retrofittable into existing sorting lines.

Joint venture: Sortbat × VITO · Commercial partner: Smiths Detection · xbat.ai