Computer-Aided Cherry Grading and Sorting?
Few people would think of cherries and computers at the same time, but some modern growers do. Today’s competitive markets demand high-quality produce supplied on time. Although mechanical processing has been the answer for larger fruits, finding a solution for effective cherry grading and sorting was more difficult. For one thing, cherries can easily be damaged. They are also so small that it can be hard to detect subtle differences. Computers provided an answer. A system using Windows XP is being used, along with cameras, to visually sort cherries. The process can photograph fruit on several planes and sort more accurately than ever before. It is hands-off and gentle to the fruit, providing a fast, sanitary, and accurate sorting solution.
