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The document titled "Automated Fruit Grading System" discusses the development of a

prototype system designed for automatic visual inspection and grading of fruits,
specifically apples and mangoes, to replace manual grading methods. This is
motivated by the need for consistent and uniform quality in fruit production, which
is crucial for consumer satisfaction and marketability. The system utilizes a
camera to capture images of fruits placed on a rotating desk, with image processing
and grading performed using MATLAB. The primary focus is on external quality
factors like size, color intensity, shape, surface appearances, and particularly
the detection of surface defects or decay.

The grading system operates on the principle of feature extraction from captured
fruit images, with defects categorized based on types identified through image
analysis. The mechanical components include a rotating desk and a DC motor
controlled by an Arduino, which positions the fruits for image capturing by a
camera. The software component relies on MATLAB for processing the images to detect
defects, such as dark patches indicative of surface issues, and classifies the
fruits based on the presence and characteristics of these defects.

The system's performance is determined by its ability to detect defects with a


minimum spot radius of 10mm, differentiating between normal fruits and those with
surface defects or decay. This automated process aims to improve the accuracy and
efficiency of fruit grading, offering a solution to the labor-intensive and time-
consuming manual grading method.

In conclusion, the document presents an innovative approach to fruit grading,


leveraging image processing technology to enhance the quality control process in
fruit production. Future work could include incorporating additional quality
parameters such as size and shape and addressing the challenge of misclassification
due to color similarities among different fruit types.

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