Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc.

The mobility landscape has gotten much more multifaceted and we're excited to be pushing the boundaries of using the right type of mobility to address the right use case. We also have relished the challenge of finding processing that adds value and diverts materials from landfills. And, what if we combined those two challenges? Introducing Penny Pickup by Orange Sparkle Ball - a platform where autonomous and micromobility solutions can be hailed for specific material and waste product types, and redistributed to the most sustainable processing destination to ensure their proper reuse, recycling, refurbishment, and redistribution. Orange Sparkle Ball will utilize Penny Pickup for three upcoming pilots in Detroit, focused on the pickup of food waste, e-waste, and hard to recycle plastics. This work was catalyzed by a Real World Deployment Grant from the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. And, the Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit has been instrumental in supporting this work. Thank you to both teams! As our work progresses, we'll be looking for more pilot partners. Message us if interested. And, read more about how we are building and testing the platform here: https://lnkd.in/ei_jcF-r #pennypickup #detroitroboticpickup #circulareconomy #mobility #detroit

?? Detroit Pilot Launch ?? Orange Sparkle Ball is partnering with Intermode and Refraction AI to explore the use of autonomous robots for the pickup of household materials and proper end-of-life processing. On Monday, September 9th, we launched a pilot picking up plastic bags for recycling, items not currently accepted through curbside city recycling services. This pilot will service the Corktown area within the Transportation Innovation Zone and run through November 1st. ??????If you are located in the Transportation Innovation Zone and are interested in participating, please go to https://lnkd.in/gxs8G9S4 to sign up. Over the next month, we will be launching new material offerings for pickup, including small electronics and food waste. Visit https://lnkd.in/gxs8G9S4 to see when new materials will become available for pickup. _ Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. was awarded a Real World Deployment Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification! This grant is enabling us to put our Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform into action through a series of pilots in the Transportation Innovation Zone of Detroit, established by the Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit. For more information on our Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform: https://lnkd.in/ei_jcF-r #roboticpickupdetroit #pennypickuprobots #detroitmobility #mobility #pilot #innovation #recycling #autonomousdelivery #autonomy #groundrobot #detroit

Another demo in the books! Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. was honored to present our Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform, Penny Pickup, for Detroit Month of Design (DMOD) during the first week of festivities. As part of the first-ever Mobility track, it was an honor to showcase Penny Pickup, our Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform, currently being piloted in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Through a live demo, we explored the potential of autonomous vehicles and highlighted the open innovation frameworks and human-centered design driving platform. Big thanks to Refraction AI and Intermode for partnering with us to bring this vision to life! If you are in Detroit, visit Penny Pickup to express interest or sign up: https://lnkd.in/gxs8G9S4 Stay tuned for more on the future of community-engaged technology pilots and read more about Orange Sparkle Ball's process building Penny Pickup here: https://lnkd.in/ei_jcF-r Check out more Detroit Month of Design events: https://lnkd.in/gqfntGRP #autonomy #detroit #openinnovation #innovation #pennypickup #HCD #DetroitMonthofDesign #TIZ #Corktown #NorthCorktown #groundrobots #bots #autonomousdelivery #orangesparkleball

Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) is working with local community and industry partners to co-create the future of inclusive mobility development through facilitated pilots that turn research into action by partnering members of the mobility ecosystem to work together on new opportunities. These projects were identified using the results of the network analysis performed by GEM and our team at Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. earlier this year. Recently, Design Core Detroit and Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) partnered to facilitate a co-creation session at the GEM quarterly meeting. Attendees were asked to select from multiple options what “Mobility for All” most looks like to them. Options ranged from robust car-based infrastructure to rail-based transportation options, accessible autonomous vehicle systems, and amplifying community voice in mobility development. Respondents showed a great preference for amplification of community voice as well as infrastructure reducing the role of cars in Detroit’s mobility ecosystem. These insights will be used to guide the development of future mobility initiatives to ensure their alignment with community needs and interests. Stay tuned for additional project updates as the facilitated pilots continue! #mobility #urbanmobility #futureofmobility #inclusivemobility

Help us at OSB celebrate Diego Perez's birthday today! If you’ve worked with him, you’ve experienced his kindness, creativity, and the incredible value he adds to every project with his strategic thinking and design expertise. We are wishing Diego well today as he spends the day with family, Drop your well wishes for Diego in the comments!

Detroit Month of Design is in full-swing, and Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. was excited to kickoff this impactful month with a panel discussion on the crucial role of city government and community partnerships in successful technology piloting. Our speakers from local government, tech, materials, and community organizations shared valuable insights on how collaboration can drive innovation and create impactful change. A massive thank you to the Urban Tech Xchange for allowing us to host our event in your beautiful space and to the NextEnergy team for all of the support. A big shoutout to our rockstar panelists including: Brittanie Dabney - CEO and Founder, Ecosphere Organics Arnold Kadiu - CEO and Co-founder, Intermode Bre Williamson - Board President, North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) Hannah Ranieri - Innovation Strategist, Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. & our outstanding facilitator Michael Hale Jr. - Project Manager, Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit Stay tuned for more on the future of community-engaged technology in our cities and read more about Orange Sparkle Ball's Pickup Platform here: https://lnkd.in/ei_jcF-r #autonomy #detroit #openinnovation #innovation #pennypickup #HCD #DetroitMonthofDesign #TIZ #Corktown #NorthCorktown #groundrobots #bots #autonomousdelivery #orangesparkleball #nextenergy #urbantechxchange

“Participating in the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Leaders Program is a transformative opportunity for ACCESS Montgomery. By bringing together representatives from the City of Montgomery, The Lab On Dexter, GAITWAY SOLUTIONS, and others, we combine expertise in local government, entrepreneurial support, and capacity building. Our mission to bolster entrepreneurship through the Small Business One-Stop Shop (SBOSS) aligns perfectly with the PIN program's goals. With the support and resources provided by the Partnership Leaders Program and the Orange Sparkle Ball team's Innovation Coaching, we are confident in our ability to build a fully functional physical and virtual space, and referral platform for SBOSS. This will enhance the success, growth, and sustainability of local small businesses, ultimately driving economic growth and community empowerment in Montgomery.” — Jennifer Anderson, JSA Consulting | City of Montgomery Small Business Initiatives Coordinator The Partnership Leaders Program is a 6-month long engagement designed to provide participants with a soft onboarding to inclusive Tech-Based Economic Development and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Over the course of 6 months, the Partnership and our team will work closely with the ACCESS Montgomery team to provide access to educational resources and professional support, including project-centered Innovation Coaching from us at the Orange Sparkle Ball team. Be sure to stay tuned for additional project and team member updates as the Leaders Program progresses! #Montgomery #MontgomeryAlabama #Alabama #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation #PINLeaders #InclusiveInnovation #EconomicOpportunity #Entrepreneurship #EcosystemBuilding

"We are surrounded by technology tools - whether that’s in OSB’s work piloting new technologies or as Alexa keeps up with our music playlists. So, I welcomed the chance to talk to designers about what they can uniquely bring to their work, that technology can not." — Ashley Touchton In October of last year Orange Sparkle Ball’s Ashley Touchton was invited to speak to UCDA's Conference attendees about the unique role designers continue to play, despite the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We believe in actively participating in the innovation ecosystem and pushing the discussion as thought partners. We consistently engage as speakers, panelists, reviewers and mentors with innovation industry leaders, the impact and public health community, the economic development community, and with schools and universities. We believe in participating widely, sharing our knowledge and expertise, spurring new ideas and consistently learning from these engagements. 2023 saw us giving talks, writing articles, or participating as invited reviewers 43 times. For more information about our work, visit our 2023 Results page at https://lnkd.in/gAGnENEj #2023results #innovation #innovationteam #orangesparkleball #innovationecosystem #openinnovation #corporateinnovation #designforchange

While researching mobility trends for current and future projects at Orange Sparkle Ball, we came across a compelling study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Boston University that highlights a new dimension of retail strategy—Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations as a driver of consumer foot traffic. The research, which analyzed the impact of Tesla Supercharger installations across nearly 3,000 US counties, found that retailers located within 150 meters of these chargers experienced a 4% increase in monthly visits. Key Insights: - Proximity Matters: Retailers within 150 meters of a Tesla Supercharger saw the most significant traffic boost. - First-Mover Advantage: The benefits were most pronounced when the charger was among the first in the county. - Retailer Incentives: With evidence of increased foot traffic and spending, retailers have a strong case for investing in or hosting EV charging infrastructure. This research aligns with Orange Sparkle Ball’s focus on growing and supporting the mobility ecosystems and community innovation. As we continue to explore and support the integration of mobility solutions, it’s clear that strategic partnerships between retail establishments and EV charging networks can not only foster sustainability but also unlock new revenue streams through increased consumer engagement. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/eUsdK8PK #RetailStrategy #EVCharging #Sustainability #Innovation #OrangeSparkleBall #Mobility #MobilityEcosystem

In this clip Orange Sparkle Ball’s, Diego Perez introduces the benefits of inclusive innovation ecosystems, a subject he has developed a deep expertise in through his years consulting with clients as an Innovation and Design Strategist at OSB. In addition to supporting individual prosperity, inclusive innovation ecosystems benefit economically from harnessing the combined skillsets and representing the interests of diverse stakeholders. When diverse perspectives are accounted for, resulting products and solutions are far more likely to be successful, with greater chances of widespread adoption and sustainable implementation. Read more at our blog here: https://lnkd.in/e8DS8F-r #inclusiveinnovation #innovation #orangesparkleball #innovationecosytems?