Intelligent sorting for higher muesli and food quality
This video explores how AI‑driven sorting technologies are transforming food processing and agricultural quality control. It introduces modern intelligent sorting methods for tomatoes, almonds, pretzels, and other products, highlighting how hyperspectral imaging and deep learning significantly improve accuracy and consistency. The session explains how these advanced systems overcome the limitations of traditional colour‑based sorting and deliver more precise, reliable quality assurance.
Viewers will learn how hyperspectral cameras detect subtle spectral differences invisible to the human eye, enabling effective separation of almonds, shells, stones, and other foreign materials. The video also demonstrates how deep learning models can assess subjective quality factors - such as bakery product appearance - by learning from human‑defined classes. Together, these technologies show how AI supports safer, more efficient, and higher‑quality food production.
Topics covered
- Hyperspectral imaging for advanced food sorting
- AI‑based identification of foreign objects and product defects
- Deep learning for subjective quality assessment
- Practical examples with almonds, tomatoes, and bakery products
- How training data and quality classes influence system performance
- Real‑world performance, throughput, and hardware considerations
Video timeline
- 01:00 - Introduction of IDS
- 01:38 - Introduction of Strelen Control Systems GmbH
- 02:39 - Standard solution of today
- 05:39 - Explanation of one innovative solution: hyperspectral camera
- 07:58 - Video of prototype for the sorting machine with hyperspectral
- 11:12 - Explanation of the second solution: artificial intelligence
- 13:50 - Video of an offline process with artificial intelligence
- 18:48 - Summary
- 19:00 - Q&A
Who should watch
This video is ideal for food producers, quality managers, machine builders, agricultural technologists, and anyone interested in applying AI (Artificial Intelligence) and imaging technologies to improve food quality and processing efficiency.
Discover how intelligent sorting can elevate your food quality standards - watch now and explore how AI can transform your production line.
