EXPIRIENCIAL LEARNING – 2 ND

SEM
THEME – MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Topic-Automatic Sorting Machine

Team- Vision Engineering
TEAM LEADER –
MANOJ PATIL [1RV23AI051]

TEAM MEMBERS –
BANDRAKALLI KIRAN KUMAR [1RV23CV012]
DHANUSH PALEGAR N [1RV23CV019]
DHANUSH R MOOLEMANE [1RV23AI031]
 INTRODUCTION

• Automatic sorting machines are advanced systems that

revolutionize the way we process and organize large volumes of
items.
• These intelligent machines use cutting-edge technology to quickly
and efficiently sort a wide range of materials, from packages and
parcels to smaller components and parts.
• With their speed, accuracy, and reliability, automatic sorting
machines have become indispensable in modern logistics,
manufacturing, and warehousing operations.
 • Challenges addressed by the sorting
machine:
• Automation of manual sorting processes
• Increased efficiency and throughput
Problem Statement – • Improved accuracy and consistency
• Reduction of human errors and fatigue
To create the electronic material
• Handling of diverse object types and
handling system which can be used to sizes
reduce the efforts of workers as well as • Specific requirements and constraints:
to reduce the time spent in inspection • Object types: (e.g., packages, products,
of the components, during their components)
manufacturing. • Sorting criteria: (e.g., size, weight, color,
material)
• Throughput capacity: (e.g., X objects per
It also reduces the efforts in transferring minute/hour)
the components manufactured to • Object size range: (e.g., minimum and
anther workstation. maximum dimensions)
• Object weight range: (e.g., minimum
and maximum weights)
• Operating environment: (e.g., indoor,
outdoor, temperature range)
 • Input Handling System:
• Conveyor belt or feed mechanism to
introduce objects into the system
• Adjustable speed and height control
• Object Detection and Identification
System:
• Sensor arrays (e.g., proximity, optical,
weight)
KEY COMPONENTS OF • Camera mounts and positioning for image
AN AUTOMATIC capture
• Sorting Mechanism:
SORTING MACHINE • Robotic arm with end-effector (e.g., gripper,
suction cup)
• Linear actuators or diverters for object
redirection
• Chutes or ramps for gravity-based sorting
• Output Handling System:
• Sorting bins or containers for different object
categories
 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

High-level overview of the system components:

• Input Handling System (e.g., conveyor belt, feeder)
• Object Detection and Identification System (e.g., sensors, cameras, image
processing)
• Control and Decision System (e.g., microcontroller, PLC, computer)
• Sorting Mechanism (e.g., robotic arm, diverters, chutes)
• Output Handling System (e.g., bins, containers, conveyor belts)
• User Interface and Monitoring System (e.g., HMI, displays, alerts)
• Power Supply and Distribution System
 BLOCK DIAGRAM OR FLOWCHART

Object
Detection Control and
Sorting Output Monitoring
Input feed and Decision
Mechanism Handling system
Identificatio System
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 SORTING ALGORITHMS AND
TECHNIQUES
• Automatic sorting machines • Additionally, some machines
utilize a variety of advanced employ machine learning and
sorting algorithms and techniques artificial intelligence to
to efficiently organize and continuously improve their
categorize items. sorting performance, adapting
• Common methods include to new item types and
quicksort, merge sort, and radix optimizing the process over
sort, each with its own strengths time.
and optimal applications. These • The combination of robust
algorithms leverage sophisticated algorithms, sensor integration,
data structures and comparisons and intelligent automation
to sort items with lightning speed makes modern automatic
and precision. sorting a powerful and versatile
• Coupled with sensor technology, technology across many
automatic sorting can group industries.
 Sensor Technology for
Automatic Sorting
• Automatic sorting machines rely on a range
of advanced sensor technologies to
accurately detect, identify, and sort a wide
variety of items.
• These include optical sensors that can
recognize colors, shapes, and barcodes;
infrared sensors that can detect
temperature and material composition; and
proximity sensors that can measure
distance and positioning.
• By integrating these cutting-edge sensors,
automatic sorting systems can rapidly
process large volumes of items and make
split-second decisions on where to direct
each one.
• Sophisticated algorithms and machine
 IMAGE PROCESSING

Techniques used for object recognition and classification:

• Image Acquisition: High-resolution cameras, lighting setup
• Preprocessing: Background removal, noise reduction, contrast enhancement
• Object Detection and Segmentation:
• Edge detection (e.g., Canny, Sobel)
• Thresholding and binarization
• Contour detection and analysis
• Feature Extraction:
• Shape descriptors (e.g., area, perimeter, compactness)
• Color features (e.g., histograms, mean, variance)
• Texture features (e.g., GLCM, LBP)
• Object Classification:
• Machine learning techniques (e.g., SVM, random forest, neural networks)
• Training dataset and feature engineering
• Classification models for object categories
 RELEVANCE TO SOCIETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
• Automatic sorting machines have significant relevance to both society and the
environment. Here’s a breakdown of the benefits:
• Society:
Increased Efficiency and Productivity: Automatic sorting machines can handle large
volumes of items much faster and more consistently than manual labor. This translates to
quicker processing times, reduced costs, and the ability to meet higher demands.
• Environment:
• Enhanced Recycling: Automatic sorting machines play a vital role in modern recycling
facilities. They can sort different materials with high accuracy, reducing contamination and
improving the quality of recycled materials. This translates to less waste going to landfills
and increased production of recycled goods.
Resource Conservation: By improving efficiency and reducing errors, automatic sorting
machines can help conserve resources. This includes minimizing energy consumption
during the sorting process and reducing the need for raw materials due to better recycling
practices
 IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND
ACCURACY
• Sensor Integration • Algorithmic Optimization • Predictive
Integrating advanced Developing and fine- Maintenance
tuning sophisticated
sensors like cameras, sorting algorithms can Implementing
infrared detectors, and significantly improve the predictive
laser scanners can efficiency and throughput maintenance
greatly enhance the of automatic sorting strategies can help
machines.
sorting accuracy of minimize downtime
automatic machines. • Machine learning and and ensure the
artificial intelligence
• These sensors can techniques can be smooth operation of
precisely identify and leveraged to continuously automatic sorting
classify objects, optimize the sorting systems.
process.
enabling the system • By monitoring key
to make more components and
informed sorting predicting potential
decisions. failures, maintenance
 INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS OF
AUTOMATIC SORTING

• Manufacturing Automatic sorting machines are widely used in manufacturing to

efficiently sort and categorize products, components, and raw materials. This helps
optimize production workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency.

• Recycling In the recycling industry, automatic sorting machines play a crucial role
in separating different materials like plastics, metals, and glass. This increases the
purity of recycled materials and enhances the sustainability of recycling efforts.

• Logistics Automatic sorting machines are invaluable in logistics and distribution

centers, quickly and accurately sorting packages, parcels, and shipments based on
destination, contents, or other criteria. This streamlines the supply chain and
minimizes errors.
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
APPLICATIONS
Construction Site Sorting Mining and Mineral Processing
• In the construction industry, • Automatic sorting machines are
automatic sorting machines are essential in the mining and mineral
used to streamline the management processing industries, where they are
of various building materials, such used to separate and classify different
as steel, concrete, and wood. types of ores, minerals, and precious
metals.
• By precisely sorting and
categorizing these materials, • These systems employ advanced
construction projects can improve sensor technologies to quickly and
efficiency, minimize waste, and accurately sort large volumes of
ensure proper storage and handling, materials, enabling more efficient and
ultimately reducing costs and sustainable mining operations.
environmental impact.
 ALML ENGINEERING
APPLICATIONS
• Automatic sorting machines have a wide range of
applications in the field of Alml engineering.
• These machines can be used to efficiently sort and
categorize various components and materials used
in Alml engineering projects, such as metal parts,
electronic circuits, and construction materials.
• By automating the sorting process, Alml engineers
can improve productivity, reduce errors, and
ensure consistent quality control throughout the
manufacturing and assembly stages.
• This can lead to significant cost savings and faster
turnaround times for Alml engineering projects
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