See Produce: AI-driven shelf-life prediction for fresh produce
See Produce offers an AI-based mobile app system for predicting the shelf life of fresh produce. It uses multi-modal sensor inputs like Brix levels and ethylene concentration to assess quality and forecast expiration dates, aiming to reduce food waste.
Overview
See Produce is a groundbreaking mobile application that utilizes advanced AI technology to predict the shelf life of fresh produce. By analyzing images of produce on grocery shelves and in warehouses, the system evaluates quality, stages of ripeness, and expiration dates. This innovative solution is designed to reduce food waste by ensuring optimal freshness from supplier to consumer.
Technical specifications
See Produce leverages a combination of AI and multi-modal sensor inputs to provide accurate shelf-life predictions. Key features include:
- AI-based image analysis: Evaluates produce quality and ripeness stages to predict expiration dates.
- Multi-modal sensor integration: Incorporates Brix levels, ethylene concentration, and humidity to enhance prediction accuracy.
- Dynamic forecasting: Adjusts shelf-life predictions based on temperature variations, modeling nutrient degradation and flavor stability.
- 'What-if' scenario simulation: Allows prediction of shelf-life impacts based on different conditions, reducing the need for extensive stability tests.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 6, having been validated in operational grocery environments. A four-phase plan for further validation and development includes integrating proprietary data and developing an optimized MVP model. This approach positions See Produce for scalable deployment and global footprint expansion.
About See Produce
See Produce provides AI-powered solutions designed to reduce food waste, improve supply chain efficiency, and automate quality inspection processes. The company offers a mobile application for consumers that enables produce quality checks, expiry date prediction, barcode scanning for FDA recall alerts, and digital pantry management. For commercial and industrial partners, See Produce offers an API and SDK that integrates into smart appliances, grocery delivery platforms, and warehouse management systems. Additionally, the company has developed specialized AI-driven vision technology for automated agricultural sorting, such as its peanut grading system, which replaces traditional manual inspection methods to ensure consistent quality and operational throughput.
These tools are essential for addressing significant industry challenges, including food spoilage, labor shortages, and the subjective nature of manual inspections. By digitizing quality assessments and tracking inventory in real-time, See Produce helps retailers, distributors, and consumers optimize their operations, reduce financial losses associated with waste, and improve food safety. The company’s technology has been recognized for its potential in the AgTech sector and has been deployed in pilot programs to support supply chain management and inventory optimization at scale.
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