AUTOMATED
DISMANTLING

Q: Does R3 Robotics recycle batteries?

No. R3 performs disassembly, not recycling. R3s outputs -sorted, clean modules with full per-pack traceability - feed downstream battery recycling, reuse and material-recovery operators.

Automated battery disassembly and dismantling of complete electric vehicle systems — e-drives, power electronics, and other high-value components — at industrial scale.

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R3 automates industrial battery disassembly to reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve operational safety.

Fully traceable systems feed efficient EV battery recycling, reuse, and material recovery at scale.

Up to 32% lower processing cost

vs. manual disassembly.

Up to 75% higher throughput

without compromising safety.

>98% process repeatability

for stable downstream recycling and recovery.

Automatic dismantling

Solutions

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Disassembly-as-a-Service

Disassembly as a service: end-to-end battery disassembly, discharging, and diagnostics — handled for clients at our sites to unlock value across reuse, repair, and recycling.

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Robotics-as-a-Service

Fully integrated disassembly lines deployed at your facility for high-throughput recycling and remanufacturing operations.

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Benchmarking

Competitive benchmarking through product teardowns, design-for-disassembly reports, and value assessments across end-of-life pathways.

The R3 platform

TECHNOLOGY

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Automated Robotic Disassembly

R3 performs automated robotic disassembly using purpose-built tooling and adaptive motion planning.

The system compensates for design variation, tolerances, and component conditions to deliver consistent disassembly performance.

Repair, Reuse & Material Recovery

Our precision disassembly processes recover usable components and materials, enabling operators to determine the most valuable downstream pathway across repair, reuse, second-life, and recycling.

Data, Traceability, and Operations Software

Disassembly steps generate structured process and component-level data.

R3 enables traceability, regulatory reporting, and operational optimization, integrating with OEE systems, digital product passports, and downstream processes.

Battery Identification and Diagnostics

Built for EV battery disassembly, the R3 system uses 3D Vision and model interpretation to identify battery packs, modules and their components in real time.

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Our team combines deep expertise  in robotics, computer vision, and battery technology with hands-on operational experience.

We are turning the disassembly bottleneck into Europe's strategic advantage.

R3 Robotics Team

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We're building the automated disassembly infrastructure for one of the hardest problems in automation: safely dismantling complex, high-voltage EV systems at scale.

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Building the future of industrial disassembly.

Our Values

Impact, Radical Transparency
and Ownership.

Built to Scale

Industrial-grade systems proven in continuous operation, not lab prototypes.

Newsroom

Inside industrial  disassembly

Insights

The True Cost of Manual Disassembly

Labour is only the visible cost of manual battery disassembly. Throughput limits, battery mix retraining, yield loss, scalability and undocumented knowledge are the hidden costs that prevent recycling operations from growing.

May 13, 2026

Teaching Our Robot to Dismantle a New Battery Pack Is Easier Than You Think

A look at how R3 Robotics onboards a new battery pack model for automated disassembly — from structured intake through recipe creation to real-world validation.

April 22, 2026

Making Vision a Reality: Expanding Beyond Batteries into Electric Vehicle Systems

February 5, 2026

FAQ

R3 Robotics — frequently asked questions

What does R3 Robotics do?

R3 Robotics automates industrial-scale disassembly of complete electric vehicle systems — battery packs, e-drives, power electronics and other high-value components. The platform combines purpose-built robotic cells, computer vision and adaptive motion planning to dismantle complex high-voltage assemblies safely and at industrial throughput.

Is R3 Robotics the same company as Circu Li-ion?

Yes. R3 Robotics is the rebranded name of Circu Li-ion S.A. The legal entity remains the same; the rebrand reflects R3’s focus on robotic disassembly across the broader electric vehicle stack, not just lithium-ion batteries.

Where is R3 Robotics based?

Two locations: headquarters in Foetz, Luxembourg, and a lighthouse disassembly facility with engineering and operations in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Does R3 Robotics recycle batteries?

No. R3 performs disassembly, not recycling. R3’s outputs - sorted, clean modules with full per-pack traceability - feed downstream battery recycling, reuse and material -recovery operators. The two industries are complementary, not the same.

What battery formats does R3 process?

Over 100 EV pack formats today, covering approximately 74% of Europe’s end-of-life BEV return volume. New formats are onboarded through R3’s Battery Intake Process and added to a shared product library that improves performance across all R3 installations.

Recover value.  Operate with control.

Systems designed for operators who need safety, predictability, and scale.

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