Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique

Abstract Grading of agricultural produce, especially mango, is a significant factor in Bangladesh, crucial for maintaining quality standards in domestic and international markets. This study aims to construct an automated conveyor system with a machine vision system to acquire moving mango images. A...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Al Masum, Md. Mahedi Hasan Himel, M. Mirazus Salehin, Kazi Shakibur Rahman, Sahabuddin Ahamed, Mahjabin Kabir, Md Golam Kibria Bhuiyan, Anisur Rahman
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Published: Springer 2025-07-01
Series:Discover Agriculture
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-025-00281-w
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author Abdullah Al Masum
Md. Mahedi Hasan Himel
M. Mirazus Salehin
Kazi Shakibur Rahman
Sahabuddin Ahamed
Mahjabin Kabir
Md Golam Kibria Bhuiyan
Anisur Rahman
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Md. Mahedi Hasan Himel
M. Mirazus Salehin
Kazi Shakibur Rahman
Sahabuddin Ahamed
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description Abstract Grading of agricultural produce, especially mango, is a significant factor in Bangladesh, crucial for maintaining quality standards in domestic and international markets. This study aims to construct an automated conveyor system with a machine vision system to acquire moving mango images. An image processing algorithm was developed to extract the area feature from the captured moving mango images and optimized an ejection system for real-time mango grading based on the extracted area feature of the mango. The images were acquired using image acquisition, and a size-based algorithm developed using MATLAB-GUI, which was both simple and successful in categorizing mangoes into three sizes based on area, achieving accuracy for Large (83.7%), Medium (85.5%), and Small (79.7%). The ejection accuracy was achieved for Small-Medium (83.9%), Small-Large (82.8%), and Large-Medium (90.1%). Finally, when all the mango samples were together, the ejection system achieved an accuracy of 89.1%. The automated system demonstrated its potential, achieving accuracy in the grading of mangoes. The prototype’s have shown the feasibility and potential benefits of future mechanization in mango grading processes in Bangladesh.
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spelling doaj-art-c81369dfaf044599a67871c787c24de02025-08-20T03:43:21ZengSpringerDiscover Agriculture2731-95982025-07-013111210.1007/s44279-025-00281-wDevelopment of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision techniqueAbdullah Al Masum0Md. Mahedi Hasan Himel1M. Mirazus Salehin2Kazi Shakibur Rahman3Sahabuddin Ahamed4Mahjabin Kabir5Md Golam Kibria Bhuiyan6Anisur Rahman7Department of Agricultural Mechanization, Habiganj Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityPrincipal Scientific Officer, Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityAbstract Grading of agricultural produce, especially mango, is a significant factor in Bangladesh, crucial for maintaining quality standards in domestic and international markets. This study aims to construct an automated conveyor system with a machine vision system to acquire moving mango images. An image processing algorithm was developed to extract the area feature from the captured moving mango images and optimized an ejection system for real-time mango grading based on the extracted area feature of the mango. The images were acquired using image acquisition, and a size-based algorithm developed using MATLAB-GUI, which was both simple and successful in categorizing mangoes into three sizes based on area, achieving accuracy for Large (83.7%), Medium (85.5%), and Small (79.7%). The ejection accuracy was achieved for Small-Medium (83.9%), Small-Large (82.8%), and Large-Medium (90.1%). Finally, when all the mango samples were together, the ejection system achieved an accuracy of 89.1%. The automated system demonstrated its potential, achieving accuracy in the grading of mangoes. The prototype’s have shown the feasibility and potential benefits of future mechanization in mango grading processes in Bangladesh.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-025-00281-wMangoReal-time gradingMachine visionSurface area
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Md. Mahedi Hasan Himel
M. Mirazus Salehin
Kazi Shakibur Rahman
Sahabuddin Ahamed
Mahjabin Kabir
Md Golam Kibria Bhuiyan
Anisur Rahman
Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
Discover Agriculture
Mango
Real-time grading
Machine vision
Surface area
title Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
title_full Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
title_fullStr Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
title_full_unstemmed Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
title_short Development of automated real-time mango grader using machine vision technique
title_sort development of automated real time mango grader using machine vision technique
topic Mango
Real-time grading
Machine vision
Surface area
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-025-00281-w
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