An easy-to-use, expandable platform using deep learning to improve food safety by analyzing hyperspectral and NIR images. Designed for food scientists with basic training materials.
The ML-enabled platform is designed to improve food safety through advanced deep learning techniques. By leveraging machine learning models such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs), the platform analyzes hyperspectral and near-infrared (NIR) images along with other digital data. This solution empowers food scientists, even those without extensive data science training, to make informed decisions regarding food safety and quality.
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Currently at Technology Readiness Level 4, the platform has undergone initial testing with experimental validation expected through further development. The platform is in the stage of defining machine learning strategies and validating models with real-world datasets.
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