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Measuring fruit ripeness

A project log for WiSci: Wireless Spectrometer

Portable Wireless Spectrometer that lets you explore the world around you.

akshat-wahiAkshat Wahi 10/02/2016 at 09:330 Comments

We have successfully used the device for non-destructive testing of fruit ripeness. Ultra-Violet (UV) fluorescence from Chlorophyll present in the skin of three different kinds of apples - Red Delicious, McIntosh and Empire was measured over the period of 11 days. The data collected showed strong correlation with the ripeness measured by a penetrometer.

There are lot of interesting applications for such a portable device. Imagine carrying such a portable device when you next visit a supermarket, that helps you buy perfectly ripped fruits. Our work is published in Scientific Reports and you can read it in detail here.

Illustration of the device checking for fruit ripeness.

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