SEED PROCESSING AUTOMATION USING REINFORCED LEARNING :

FOR SEPARATION, SORTING AND GRADING

A Capstone Design Proposal

Presented to the Faculty of the

Information and Communications Technology Program

STI College Legazpi City

In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Computer engineering

Jayvee Walter H. Rempillo

Mariebeth L. Garcera

Zoren G. Arenajo

November 16, 2023

 ENDORSEMENT FORM FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE

TITLE OF RESEARCH: Seed Processing Automation using Reinforced

Learning: For Separation, Sorting and Grading

NAME OF PROPONENTS: Jayvee Walter H. Rempillo

Mariebeth L. Garcera
Zoren G. Arenajo

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements

for the degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
has been examined and is recommended for Proposal Defense.

ENDORSED BY:

Capstone Design Adviser

APPROVED FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE:

Capstone Design Coordinator

NOTED BY:

Program Head

November 16, 2023

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This capstone design proposal titled: Seed Processing Automation using Reinforced
Learning: For Separation, Sorting and Grading prepared and submitted by Jayvee
Walter H. Rempillo; Mariebeth L. Garcera; and Zoren G. Arenajo, in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance an approval.

Capstone Design Adviser

Accepted and approved by the Capstone Design Review Panel

in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Panel Member Panel Member

Lead Panelist

Noted:

Capstone Design Coordinator Program Head

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page i
Endorsement Form for Proposal Defense ii
Approval Sheet iii
Table of Contents iv
Introduction 1
Background of the problem
Overview of the current state of technology
Objectives of the study
Scope and limitations of the study
Literature Review
Review of related literature, studies or systems
Synthesis
Methodology
Methodology
Hardware/Software
Calendar of Activities
Budgetary Estimate
Human Resources
References

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 INTRODUCTION

A farmer is a member of the agricultural profession who cultivates living plants or

animals to produce food, raw materials, or animal products. They have different

specialties, such as producing farming, raising animals, organic farming, and sustainable

farming. A complex interconnected web of soils, plants, animals, tools, laborers, and

environmental factors make up the farming industry. Agriculture has been altered by

modern technology, with the help of innovative trends and projects. The selection,

production, storage, and local seed sales are all components of farmers' seed systems,

sometimes referred to as informal or farmer-managed seed systems. For crop yields and

productivity, seed quality is essential, therefore seed testing facilities are essential in

determining and certifying seed quality. This guarantees that seeds satisfy legal and

quality criteria, enhancing the general productivity and long-term viability of agriculture.

Small seeds will be classified and identified as part of this initiative, which will also

compartmentalize rejected and non-compliant seeds. It employs a technique to

discriminate between good and bad seeds and offers accurate assessments of seed quality.

The gadget will include a user-friendly input mechanism that will also increase accuracy.

The goal of the project is to create an automated device for rice grain, monggo,

watermelon, and cucumber seeds. The study aims to classify and evaluate the quality of

monggo, watermelon, cucumber, and rice grain seeds by their length, width, and

thickness within specific ranges. It categorizes seeds into three groups: best quality, better

quality, and rejected seeds. However, limitations include limited sample size and specific

seed measurement criteria, and the device is tailored to these crops, making it unsuitable

for other seed varieties.

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Over the years, significant advancements in agricultural sorting and sizing have led to the

development of efficient fruit sorting equipment. Criteria for fruit sizing were first

presented by Houston (1957), then by Hunter and Meyer (1958), among others. Frank et

al. (1978) developed a tool for sorting strawberries, while McClure and Holmes (1979)

investigated an inclined vibrating plate for sorting tomatoes. Molgoon and Constantin

(1976) developed a compact seed separator for cereal grain kernels. These developments

have raised the precision and caliber of the agricultural sector.

The production of healthy and high-performing crops depends heavily on the quality of

the seeds used in farming, which is the foundation of human nourishment. Historically,

traditional techniques for assessing the quality of seeds have depended on manual

evaluations based on factors like size, desiccation, color differences, and sludge ratios.

The need to strengthen seed quality at every stage of the agricultural process, from

planting and production to transportation and sale, is highlighted by the fact that as the

world's population continues to grow, so does the demand for agricultural products.

Growing high-quality seeds is essential for promoting the development of vigorous crops

and facilitating their export to markets. A potential answer in this situation is the use of

digital image processing for rating and categorizing agricultural items. Computer vision

approaches have been investigated for grading rice according to its physical

characteristics, while artificial intelligence techniques use spectral analysis and image

technologies to evaluate seed quality.

Producing food, raw resources, and animal products through the cultivation of plants and

animals is the complicated profession of agriculture. The processes for choosing,

producing, storing, and selling seeds locally depend heavily on farmers. To assure legal

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and quality requirements, seed testing facilities are crucial. Seed quality is critical for

agricultural yields and productivity. The goal of this study is to create an automated seed

sorting system for cucumber, watermelon, monggo, and rice grain seeds. The system

divides seeds into three categories: best quality, better quality, and rejected seeds based

on certain length, breadth, and thickness criteria. Agricultural sorting and sizing

innovations have increased accuracy and quality, boosting productivity and yield quality.

The quality of seeds is crucial for producing healthy crops and meeting global food

demands.

Background of the problem

A farmer is an agricultural professional who raises living animals or plants. They may

produce raw materials, food or animal products. They can specialize in different

agricultural areas such as dairy or flowers. Farmers may specialize in different areas, like

production farming, livestock farming, organic farming, sustainable farming, and other

areas that they might specify in that area that involve farming. Farming has no

professional requirements. Although this career does not require a formal education, as

stated by CGIAR (1978): "Farming is not simply a collection of crops and animals to

which one can apply this input or that and expect immediate results. Rather, it is a

complicated interwoven mesh of soils, plants, animals, implements, workers, other inputs

and environmental influences with the strands held and manipulated by a person called

the farmer who, given his (or her) preferences and aspirations, attempts to produce output

from the inputs and technology available" (gender differentiation added by the authors).

Farming has also improved over the years due to the use of modern technology in

agriculture. Having a range of technologies enables the transformation of modern

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agriculture in the field. Agriculture, otherwise known as farming, has many promising

trends and pilot projects in modern technology in agriculture. In 1960, during the Green

Revolution, India managed to achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrain production by

leveraging modern methods of agriculture like chemical fertilizers and pesticides, proper

seed quality and irrigation.

Farmers' seed systems, also known as informal or farmer-managed seed systems, consist

of the farmers' own seed selection and production, usually as part of their regular crop

production activities, storage for the following planting season, and sharing or local seed

sales, carried out by farmers as an integral part of their regular crop production activities.

Throughout history, farmers have played a crucial role in choosing, domesticating,

creating, and preserving seeds. These seeds have been the foundation of our world's food

system, contributing to crop diversity and food security. The quality of seeds within these

systems is paramount, as it directly impacts crop yields and overall agricultural

productivity. High-quality seeds ensure a successful harvest, while poor-quality seeds can

result in reduced crop performance. Therefore, additional steps, such as drying and

processing, may be necessary to enhance seed quality. For both seed producers and

consumers, seed testing laboratories serve as indispensable components of the seed

quality assurance process. These laboratories play a pivotal role in assessing and

certifying seed quality. Rigorous laboratory testing is essential to ensure that seeds meet

regulatory and quality standards, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of

agriculture.

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Overview of the current state of the technology

Cameras and sensors are used by optical sorting machines to detect seeds based on their

color, size, shape, and surface roughness. The technology supports the removal of

undesired or defective seeds through quick and accurate sorting. High sorting precision is

ensured by the use of sophisticated image processing algorithms.

Li et al. (2017) assessed the effectiveness of an optical sorting device in separating high-

quality seeds from contaminants and low-quality seeds. The study emphasized optical

sorting's potential for enhancing seed quality and purity.

A study on the use of optical sorting devices to separate diseased seeds from healthy ones

was undertaken by Rahman et al. (2018). The study emphasized the potential of optical

sorting for managing disease and enhancing seed quality. Sun and Huang (2016) talked

about the fundamental parts of optical sorting machines and how they function. The study

stressed the significance of coordinated operation and exact component calibration to

enable effective sorting.

Objectives of the study

This study aims to classification and identification of small seeds is the goal of this

project. Rejected seeds and those that don't satisfy the specified size requirements will be

effectively separated into different compartments by this mechanism. It will also use a

system to distinguish between excellent and bad seeds, giving a trustworthy evaluation of

seed quality. The gadget will have an input mechanism that allows the user to enter a

specified amount or base number to improve user-friendliness while also enhancing the

accuracy of the seed sorting procedure.

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Specifically, aims to:
1. To develop an automated device that ensured that ensured the study’s objective

were met, its provided parameters underwent thorough examination.

2. To design a system that will consistently give results in user satisfaction

3. To evaluate the overall performance of the device in terms of user satisfaction in

the final result of the given criteria of the monggo, waterrtmelon, cucumber, and

rice grain seeds.

Scope and limitations of the study

This study's main objective is to carefully classify the seeds and to evaluate the quality

and by statistic of monggo, watermelon, cucumber, and rice grain seeds by their length,

width, and thickness within specific ranges (2mm to 8mm for length, 2mm to 7mm for

both width and thickness).

To categorize these seeds into three distinct groups: the best quality, representing seeds

that meet or exceed the desired measurements; better quality, indicating seeds that fall

within the acceptable range; and rejected seeds, signifying those that do not meet the

required quality standards as defined by their dimensions within the specified ranges and

also give a recommendation for the future improvement of the seeds. Despite the study's

broad scope and objectives, the limitations arise from the limited sample size and the use

of specific seed measurement criteria.

The study has limitations, especially concerning larger seeds commonly sown by farmers.

The device is tailored to the four selected crops: Rice Grain, Cucumber, Watermelon, and

Monggo. However, not all farmers cultivate these specific crops, making it unsuitable for

the device to accommodate other seed varieties

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 LITERATURE REVIEW

Review of related literature, studies or systems

Related Literature

In the study by Symoneaux et al. (2013), the assessment of produce quality emerged as a

crucial aspect of post harvest biology, emphasizing the need for objective methods in

evaluating organoleptic properties, particularly in selecting new apple cultivars and

managing pre- and post harvest quality. Similarly, as noted by Londhe et al. (2017),

grading involves segregating materials based on characteristics like size, shape, color, and

quality, providing valuable insights into meticulous categorization across industries. In

addressing challenges in current post harvest practices, particularly the immediate

placement of freshly harvested apples into bins (Zhang et al., 2017), exploring integrated

approaches in grading and sorting gains importance. Studies investigating interconnected

systems considering multiple quality parameters during sorting offer a promising avenue

for overcoming hesitations towards manual sorting. Currently, one potential solution

involves manual grading and sorting of apples during harvest, placing them in different

bins based on quality grades. However, growers are reluctant due to concerns about

additional labor, lower harvest productivity, and challenges related to visual variability

and fatigue in quality grading (Zhang, 2015; Lu et al., 2017). An alternative and

potentially more feasible solution lies in deploying machine-vision-based sorting

technology in orchards. Despite rapid progress in sensing and automation technologies

for agricultural applications (Zhang et al., 2018, 2020; Fu et al., 2020a, 2020b), the

adoption of automated infield grading and sorting practices for commercial harvest of

apples has been limited. By exploring integrated approaches that consider multiple

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quality parameters during sorting and leveraging real-time collection and processing of

multiple images covering the entire surface of an apple, machine-vision systems can

objectively assess the fruit based on color and size. This approach aligns with ongoing

technological advancements, offering potential solutions to enhance the efficiency and

accuracy of post harvest grading and sorting practices, addressing current industry

challenges. HemaChitra & Suguna (2018) presented a novel sorting method of Indian

pulse seeds based on image analysis techniques. In this method, they extracted the colors,

shapes, and texture features, and adopted SVM for classification. The accuracy of their

method can reach 98.9% accuracy. Li et al. (2019) designed a system to distinguish

different damaged types of corn. An image database including normal corn and six

different damaged corns is constructed. The features such as color and shape are

extracted, then the maximum likelihood classifier is leveraged to discriminate these

corns. Experiment results show that the classification accuracy is above 74% for all the

classes. When sorting fruits of good quality, the relative efficiency of various types of

equipment was apparent. Various researchers developed many kinds of graders

according to market demand and processing aspects. Generally grading is done on

the basis of size, shape, weight, color etc. Here a number of studies are

demonstrated the application of various types of sorter and grader used in the

processing of sorting and grading different types of fruits, vegetables and other

agricultural products. Khojastehnazhand, Omid and Tabatabaeefar (2011) studied

on development of a lemon sorting system based on color and size. Grading systems

give us many kinds of information such as size, color, shape, defect, and internal

quality.The separator grader was designed primarily to sort kernels of cereal grains, and

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it adjusted to permit selection of numerous size classes on ascending order. The range of

each size class can be changed to meet a requirement for a variety of kernel dimensions.

The divergent rollers were mounted side by side in an inclined position. One roller was

rotatable while the other one was stationary but adjustable so that the spacing between the

rollers can be controlled. Seeds were metered through a vertical plastic cone to the high-

end junction of the paired rollers. The seed moved down the inclined-paired rollers for

separation according to size range. The roller speed can be varied by changing diameter

of the v-belt drive sheaves. The angle of inclination of the paired rollers can be varied

through a range of 0 to 7 degree of control flow rate of seed along the roller length. The

separator grader proved effective in uniformly sizing cereal grains. (Sachin Nalawade,

MPKV, Rahuri; G. Pawar, Vinod Atkari, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi

Vidypeeth 2013)

Related Studies

The foundation of agriculture lies in the seeds and there is a dependency on agriculture

for sustenance of large population. Due to harmful environment factors such as global

warming and increase pollution, crop yields have decline, and the percentage of poor-

quality seeds. The only good-quality seeds will help to produce good-quality yields,

which in the tum will give good -quality seeds. Analysis of seed quality is therefore very

important to ensure that healthy and high-performance crops are produce. The seeds

quality test are used to determined the future production of the seeds. Seeds quality can

be evaluated in the different test, Physical test, measuring the morphological

characteristics of length, width, roundness, diameter, etc. to assess the quality (Hiremath

et al., 2019).

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As global population increase the demand for agricultural products is increasing rapidly

and is closed to the quality of the seeds. Consequently, it is very important to strengthen

the quality of the test of the seeds during the planting, production, transportation, and sale

of seeds. The quality inspection of the sees includes the purity of the seeds, moisture, and

lipid content, and the strength measurement of the seeds. Traditional methods of quality

control of seeds are performed manually comparing the seeds according to their size,

degree of desiccation, color differences, ratio of sludge and other information (Long et

al., 2020).

A superior crop is vital part of agricultural industry. The principle of good yield is good-

quality seeds. Generally, seeds are sown without prior quality checks and inspection as

these process are tedious and require more labor. This tends to diminish crop yields and

as well as crop quality (Hiremath et al.,2019). Good quality seed use is important for the

production of good quality crops and for market export. Quality control is very important

in the foodindustry, because the quality of goods is classified and categorized in different

categories. The quality of grain is evaluated manually, but it is very expensive, takes

time, may produce different results, and is expensive. Digital image processing can be

used for quality evaluation and classification agricultural products in industry. One of the

main steps in grain quality analysis is the grain classification, which is usually done

manually or with expensive electronic equipment (Desai & Rao, 2017).

Kaur and Verma 2013 have proposed computer vision techniques for grading of rice

based on their sizes. They have done grading on the basis of medium, long and short

length rice. The images are acquired using a digital camera having high pixel resolution.

In recent years, researchers used some artificial intelligence methods that was based on

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spectral analysis and spectral imaging technology to inspect the quality of seeds based on

spectral analysis and spectral imaging technology, such as crop seeds identification, seed

moisture detection, seed disease detection, determination of chemical composition

content, seed vigor detection and so on

(Wang, et al., 2021). Therefore,based on the principles of spectrum analysis and spectral

imaging, first analyses the advantages of its application to the inspection of the quality of

agricultural seeds. The paper then presents the achievements of domestic and foreign

scholars in applying seed quality control using spectral analysis and spectral imaging

technologies, and describes the progress of image processing algorithms in seed quality

control.

Modern Science and technology for the management of grain quality is a scientific

problem in agricultural development and the development of grain production. In recent

years, equipment and technologies for monitoring the quality of cropseed have been

rapidly developed with scientific developments. As a result, quality control methods that

combine spectral image processing and artificial intelligence merge and make agricultural

quality control more automatic and intelligent (Long, et al., 2020).

Commercially the grading of rice is done according to the size of the grain kernel (full,

half or broken). The food grain types and their quality are rapidly assessed through visual

inspection by human inspectors. The decision making capabilities of human-inspectors

are subjected to external influences such as fatigue, vengeance, bias etc. with the help of

image processing we can overcome that. In the sudy of Roselin et al., 2019, various

features related to the visual aspects of rice seeds have been concentrated upon. Different

combinations of these numerous simple features with machine learning techniques like

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Support-Vector Machine, Multi-Layer Perceptron, and Bayesian Networks are used to

identify the rice grains. The Multi-Layer Perceptron Model results in higher accuracy but

almost equal precision when compared to the SupportVector Machine Model. The

accuracy percentage based on classification was obtained as 90.27% to 90.54%.

From the recent studies conducted we can clearly state that there is a need for crop and

seed segregation machines for better farming and quality produced goods. This will

ensure that we are still panting the best and good-quality crops for the economy and for

the industry

Synthesis

In the related studies, literature and system, the crucial elements of seed and crop quality
control are covered, which emphasizes the importance of this field in the modern day. In
the related literature, there are different methods used for sorting and grading the seed in
the crops that are discussed, ranging from physical techniques using equipment like
vibrating plates and rollers to innovating into digital methods. such as computer vision
and image processing. These studies highlight the evolution of technology and
methodologies for seed and crop sorting, leading to increased efficiency and improved
crop quality.

The related studies, on the other hand, highlighted the urgent requirement for seed and
crop quality control in light of the expanding demand for agricultural products on a
global scale. Because conventional methods of evaluating the quality of seeds require a
lot of manual labor and time, digital solutions are being investigated for their efficiency
and accuracy. Promising tools for seed grading, disease detection, and quality assessment
are provided by computer vision, spectral imaging, and artificial intelligence. These
studies stress the potential of technology to transform seed and crop quality control,
making it more automatic and intelligent while ensuring the production of high-quality
crops.

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According to Kulkarni et al. [4] have implemented the sorting of boxes using a barcode,
which is decoded by a Raspberry Pi. This Raspberry Pi sends a signal to the motor driver
to start and stop the motor accordingly. Proximity switches are implanted on every
cylinder to sense the box position, which again sends back the signal to Raspberry Pi.
Relay is used as an interface for the motor driver and motor. The relay used is of solid
relay type. Raspberry Pi uses cameras of five megapixels to capture the image, which will
then be decoded.

The Automatic Sorting Machine works effectively and makes the sorting process easy,
more precise and reliable and is more advantageous than the conventional methods
reducing manual efforts, errors and being much efficient. The proposed prototype allows
achieving an economical and a low-cost automation. The sorting action can be made
flexible according to the industrial needs. In case of any breakdown, the system can be
easily restored and commissioned upon diagnostic

METHODOLOGY
Methodology

Agile is a flexible project management methodology that emphasizes teamwork and

iterative development. It offers benefits like flexibility, quick delivery, customer-
centricity, transparency, lower risk, and improved stakeholder participation. Agile
encourages openness, lowers risk, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement,
boosting productivity.

Plan

Review Design

Deploy Develo
p
Test

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Agile

Agile is an iterative project management methodology that emphasizes client

collaboration, incremental advancement, and flexibility in response to change.

Plan: Creating a strategy for what features or tasks will be produced, identifying iteration

targets, and setting priorities for the upcoming work.

Design: Assuring a common understanding of the work to be done by jointly planning

the features or tasks that will be produced throughout the iteration.

Develop: Actively developing the features or tasks included in the plan, frequently in tiny

steps, with an emphasis on providing value.

Test: Continuous testing is used to check the work's quality and functioning throughout

the development process, allowing for the quick detection and resolution of problems.

Deploy: Putting the finished features or tasks into use so that clients or end users can use

them.

Review: The process of doing a review at the end of an iteration to evaluate what was

accomplished, get input, and use this information to plan the following iteration while

making improvements based on lessons learned.

Hardware/Software

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 Figure 1. Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Source: raspberrypi.com, n.d.

The Raspberry Pi is capable of performing many tasks that a typical desktop computer

can, including programming, word processing, spreadsheets, high definition video,

gaming, and high-definition video. The board's two USB ports can be used to connect

USB accessories like keyboards and mice.

Figure 2. Caddx Firefly FPV Camera

Source: getfpv, n.d.

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The FPV camera offers real-time visuals using a video transmitter. Camera allows its user

to see remotely controlled operations. It is thus used in remotely-controlled vehicles or

crafts, applied in many fields, but heavily used in applications for security and defense

Figure 3. Weight Sensor

Source: Indiamart, n.d.

Weight is transformed into an electrical signal that may be processed and applied in a

variety of ways by these devices. The device used to measure force and load. They

convert weight into an electrical signal which can be processed and used within various

applications.

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 Figure 5. Jumper wire

Source: Circuit.rocks, n.d.

It is an electrical wires with connector pins at each end. They are used to connect two

points in a circuit without soldering. Jumper wires to modify a circuit or diagnose

problems also used for making connections between items on your breadboard and your

Arduino's header pins. Use them to wire up all your circuits.

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 Figure 6. Container

Source: Crate & Barrel store, n.d

The container holds an object so it can be transported from one place to another or

stored. It is most commonly used materials for seed storage containers.

Figure 7. DC motors

Source: Dec-motor.com,, n.d

A Direct Current (DC) motor is a motor that turns energy from a direct current and turns

this into mechanical energy. It has a very high starting torque. Hence it is used for heavy-

duty applications such as electric railways, mine hoists, continuous conveyors cranes,

rolling mills, metallurgical works, etc.

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Software

TinkerCard: An online platform called Tinkercad offers a variety of tools for 3D design,

electronics, and coding. Although it also has useful uses in other industries, it is

frequently used for educational purposes, notably in STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Here are a few typical applications for Tinkercad.

Phyton Programming Language: Python is a powerful programming language that can

be used on a variety of computers and gadgets and has a wide range of applications. Here

are a few frequent uses of Python on various sorts of hardware.

Idle: The built-in IDE for Python is called IDLE, and it's excellent for learning the

language. Although it might not have as many features as some other IDEs, it is

straightforward and light.

Calendar of Activities

During the first week of October, the researcher studied the data about the sorting system

and the components that were needed. for the second week, the researcher prepared the

estimated budget for buying the components needed for the sorting system.

Budgetary Estimate

Quantity Specifics Approximate Cost

1 Raspberry Pi 4 Php 6,500.00

1 Caddx Firefly FPV Camera Php 2,000.00

2 Weight Sensor Php 500.00

1 Sorting machine Php 3,000.00

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 50 Jumper wire Php 60.00

3 Container Php 50.00

3 DC motors Php 900.00

Human Resources
The following pages contains the curriculum vitae of the researchers and the Adviser’s
Acceptance Form.

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 Curriculum Vitae of
<GIVEN NAME MI. FAMILY NAME>
<complete address>
<email address>
contact number either cellular phone or landline or both

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Level Inclusive Dates Name of school/ Institution
Tertiary month year
Vocational/Technical month year
High School month year
Elementary month year

PROFESSIONAL OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Nature of Experience/ Name and Address of Company
Inclusive Dates
Job Title or Organization

month year
month year
month year
month year
Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).

AFFILIATIONS
Inclusive Dates Name of Organization Position
month year
month year
month year
month year
Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).

SKILLS
SKILLS Level of Competency Date Acquired

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 month year
month year
month year

TRAININGS, SEMINARS OR WORKSHOP ATTENDED

Inclusive Dates Title of Training, Seminar or Workshop
month year
month year
month year
month year
Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).

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 ADVISER’S ACCEPTANCE FORM

NAME OF PROPONENTS: <Name of Researchers>

<Name of Researchers>
<Name of Researchers>
<Name of Researchers>

APPROVED RESEARCHE TITLE: <Title of Approved Research>

AREA OF STUDY: <Area of Research and Field of Study>

CONFORME:

<Given Name MI. Family Name of Capstone Design Adviser>

Capstone Design

APPROVED BY:

<Given Name MI. Family Name of Capstone Design Coordinator> Date: <day
Month, year>
Capstone Design Coordinator

NOTED BY:

<Given Name MI. Family Name of Program Head>

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 Program Head

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