SiftAI® Robotic Sorter for Potatoes
Redistribute Labor & Enhance Potato Grading Accuracy with Artificial Intelligence
The SiftAI Robotic Sorter incorporates cameras that analyze products on a rolling table and applies artificial intelligence (AI) models to validate their visual traits. Based on its findings, the AI technology triggers robotic sorting arms to remove unacceptable products at rates up to 80-100 picks per minute (with two-robot systems).
Ideally suited for high-throughput fresh pack potato processors, SiftAI Robotic Sorter provides the final touch for potato quality analysis by reviewing all sides of the potato on a rolling table. The SiftAI Robotic Sorter performs all functions of a human potato grader to assess and remove unwanted products from the processing stream, but removes subjectivity from the decision-making process, leading to fewer mistakes, fewer chargebacks, and significant labor savings.
Features
- Discard unacceptable potatoes at rates up to 80-100 picks per minute (with two-robot configurations).
- Programmed with robust AI models to automatically classify products for user-defined traits.
- Robust, intuitive software.
Benefits
- Labor savings: Reduce and redistribute labor where needed at your facility.
- Reduced chargebacks: Ensure your customers receive potatoes that meet their quality and sizing criteria.
- Unmatched accuracy: Removes subjectivity from sorting and grading procedures.
- Improved throughput: Allows processors to operate at higher capacities.
- Superior process control: Real-time analysis and record keeping aid in business decisions and vetting of suppliers
Unmatched Defect Detection
Most vision systems can’t handle products with mass variations. SiftAI's advanced technology accounts for natural variations in your products with unrivalled precision, effectively discerning between defected and viable products. Defects in potatoes, for example, that we can find include:
- Green
- Growth Crack
- Misshapen (banana, heart, knob, pear, and other)
- Mud
- Sprouts
- New Bruise
- Old Bruise
- Pressure Bruise
- Rhizoct
- Rot
- Frozen
- And more...
Common System Configurations
Communication Throughout the Process
Vision-Based Lane Balancing
How It Works
Each SiftAI® Robotic Sorter is equipped with AI models to detect specific defects and features of products passing through a conveyor system.
AI-Powered Vision Inspection & Automation
The SiftAI Robotic Sorter is a first-of-its-kind potato grader that combines an AI-based vision inspection system with a delta robot. Each system is programmed with AI models for overall potato size and shape or presence of defects like bruises, cracks, %green, and other cosmetic features. Should any potato fall outside of the AI model’s acceptance criteria, the system triggers the robotic arm to pick up and remove the potato from the process stream.
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Proven AI Models to Ensure System Accuracy
Over time, the SiftAI Robotic Sorter “learns” to focus on products on the conveyor and detect visible defects across the entire product, while also applying AI models to determine whether the product meets the specified size. Each user can adjust defect and size tolerances instantly from the SiftAI Robotic Sorter Software.
1) The SiftAI® camera takes a picture of product on a rolling table.
2) The AI system separates the product from the rolling table.
3) The AI then scans the product for presence of defects based on the AI Model criteria. From there, it automatically calculates the defect percentage and determines next steps (let the product proceed or reject it from the product flow).
Our Sorting Technology
SiftAI® systems are designed specifically for sorting and inspection. Leveraging artificial intelligence, our innovative technology enables your processing facility to control the quality and consistency of your products while reducing labor costs.
SiftAI® is faster, more reliable, and more cost-effective than human graders and other sorting systems. If your packing shed is still using outdated optical sensors, SiftAI® can integrate into them as a drop-in replacement, effectively transforming and improving your operations.
End-to-end Quality Assurance
SiftAI® Robotic Sorter is just one part of a complete line of AI-driven solutions for potato processors.
Command Quality & Food Safety Throughout Your Process
From pre-sorting to downstream sorting, sizing, and grading, through final product inspection, SiftAI® offers comprehensive and automated quality control that allows processors to achieve higher throughput with superior accuracy and reduced labor.
From pre-sorting to downstream sorting, sizing, and grading, through final product inspection, SiftAI® offers comprehensive and automated quality control that allows processors to achieve higher throughput with superior accuracy and reduced labor.
Intuitive, Powerful Software
SiftAI® Robotic Sorter systems are paired with powerful software to continuously monitor your production process and provide data for operations and reporting.
The user interface is intuitive, and operators can monitor production lines in real time and provide analysis or health check reports.
Constant System Monitoring, Constant System Improving from KPM Analytics' AI Experts
SiftAI® Robotic Sorter systems are paired with powerful software to continuously monitor your production process and provide data for operations and reporting. The user interface is intuitive, and operators can monitor production lines in real time, label and categorize foreign material, and provide analysis or health check reports. APIs also exist for gathering analytics data and quality metrics to load into an ERP, offering users valuable insights into their overall process.
The Software as a Service (SaaS) is a yearly subscription service that includes regular software updates and AI model augmentation, providing you with the most up-to-date technology for high accuracy and precision. KPM Analytics can access the system to send updates and allow 24/7 support should any issues arise.
Specifications
Resources
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