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The document describes a Product Classification Model using a robotic arm and image processing, developed by students from Ngô Sỹ Liên Secondary School, which won Second Prize at the 2024 Hanoi Youth and Children Innovation Competition. This model automates product classification based on attributes like color, shape, and size, aiming to enhance productivity and reduce reliance on manual labor in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam. It highlights the potential for widespread application across various industries, promoting technological advancement and economic development.

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The document describes a Product Classification Model using a robotic arm and image processing, developed by students from Ngô Sỹ Liên Secondary School, which won Second Prize at the 2024 Hanoi Youth and Children Innovation Competition. This model automates product classification based on attributes like color, shape, and size, aiming to enhance productivity and reduce reliance on manual labor in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam. It highlights the potential for widespread application across various industries, promoting technological advancement and economic development.

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PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION MODEL USING ROBOTIC ARM AND

IMAGE PROCESSING
1. Introduction
 Model/Product Name: Product Classification Model Using Robotic Arm
and Image Processing
 Competition Category: Climate Change Response, Environmental
Protection, and Economic Development
 Authors: Nguyễn Đào Bảo Châu, Nguyễn Hùng Minh, Trần Gia Minh,
Phạm Hiểu Phong, Hoàng Gia Hưng
 Organization: Ngô Sỹ Liên Secondary School – Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
City
 Instructor: Trần Thị Vân Anh
The Product Classification Model Using Robotic Arm and Image Processing won
the Second Prize in the 2024 Hanoi Youth and Children Innovation Competition
organized by VIFOTEC.

2. Model Characteristics, Ideas, and Solutions

With the rapid development of automation in industrial production, the demand for
automated product classification systems to replace manual labor is increasing.
Modern automatic production lines not only improve productivity but also ensure
precision and stability, which are crucial for industrial competition. However, in
Vietnam, most small and medium enterprises still rely on manual production
methods, leading to wasted resources and low productivity.

To contribute to this trend, our team researched and developed the "Product
Classification Model Using Robotic Arm and Image Processing" for the 2024
Youth Innovation Competition. This model not only demonstrates the automatic
classification of products based on color, shape, and size but also collects and
stores data for smart production purposes.

The model can be implemented using widely available, low-cost devices, making
it suitable for diverse business needs. We hope this idea will inspire small and
medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam to enhance research and apply automation,
thus mastering technology and reducing dependence on imported equipment,
contributing to national economic development.
3. Detailed Feature Description

Automation plays a crucial role in the development of science, technology, and


industrial management. Industrial production lines include automatic and semi-
automatic machines sequentially performing production steps under human
supervision.

Today, cameras and image processing devices are increasingly common,


especially among students using smartphones. However, the application of image
recognition and processing in production is still limited. Large corporations have
already applied this technology to complex production lines, opening possibilities
for machines to replace human vision in the future.

Our automatic product classification model uses a robotic arm, camera system, and
mechanical devices to enable efficient production without direct human labor.
People are instead involved in designing, programming, and monitoring the
system.

This technology has multi-industry applications, including in automobile


manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, and agriculture. It enhances
productivity, precision, reduces risks, ensures quality control according to
standards, and helps improve the value of Vietnamese products in both domestic
and international markets.

In the scaled-down model of the project, we used the following devices in


building the model

Stepper Motor GT2 Pulley and Belt


NEMA17HS3401S RC Servo Motor MG996R
PVC Conveyor Belt Aluminum Profiles for Gear Motor GB37-520
Conveyor Frame

Camera W220 Proximity Sensor E18- 12V-10A Power Supply


D80NK

Module Buck LM2596s Board Arduino Uno R3 Arduino Shield V3

A4988 Stepper Motor L298N Motor Driver


Driver Module Module Robotic Arm Frame

Main components of the system:

 Product recognition camera


 Main conveyor transporting products
 Two sub-conveyors receiving classified products
 Robotic arm placing products into corresponding positions
 Computer and controller analyzing camera data and controlling the robotic
arm

The robotic arm plays a vital role in picking and placing differently colored
products into correct locations.

Robotic Arm Hardware Construction

Based on the obtained dimensions, parts of the robotic arm are drawn, assembled,
and tested:

Angle brackets are used to easily assemble the aluminum profiles without
the need for welding. The use of aluminum profiles allows for easy
assembly, disassembly, and repair without causing damage to the material.
Conveyor Frame Assembly

 Frame assembled using aluminum profiles.


 Conveyor constructed after attaching the belt to the frame.
 Motor mount made from mica, ensuring easy fabrication and stability under
motor vibrations.

Finished Conveyor System

Operating Principle of the Model:

The automatic product classification system categorizes products based on


attributes such as color, size, shape, and material. The process includes:

 Data Collection: Sensors and camera on the robot collect product


information.
 Image Processing: Camera identifies, normalizes shape, color, and size.
 Product Classification: System categorizes products based on extracted
information.
 Robot Control: Robotic arm moves non-standard products to a separate
storage area.
 Data Storage: Information is synchronized and stored on a Realtime
Database and updated via a WEB interface.

The system optimizes production, improves efficiency, minimizes errors, and


enhances quality control, providing a useful solution for both large and small
businesses.

Functional Diagram

Application Potential of the Model

The technology of product classification using a robotic arm and image processing
has wide applications across industries such as automotive, electronics, food,
healthcare, and agriculture. It improves classification accuracy, enhances
production efficiency, and reduces classification and packaging errors.
Automated color-based orange sorting lines after harvest are already widely
used abroad.

Achieved Results

The automatic product classification system using a robotic arm and image
processing is a modern technology that optimizes manufacturing, packaging, and
goods management. It automatically classifies products based on attributes such as
color, size, and shape, commonly used in factories, warehouses, and production
facilities.

System Goals:

 Easy to operate, ensuring reliability.


 Accurate sensors with upgrade capability.
 Continuous conveyor operation, minimizing errors.
 High and stable performance over long periods.

This technology not only improves goods management efficiency but also reduces
costs, enhances quality, and promotes automation in production.

4. Future Development Directions and Conditions

Modern technology and machinery are reducing the need for direct human
involvement in production, with automated production lines becoming a trend,
effectively addressing issues of productivity, accuracy, and stability. These lines
consist of interconnected workstations managed by electronic transfer and control
systems.
Image recognition and processing are promising technologies applied in various
industries by major corporations such as Tesla, Google, and Adobe Systems.
Utilizing image processing for product classification in production lines promises
optimal efficiency and great development potential.

Vinamilk Milk Factory's Production Line Tomato Sorting Line

We hope that our Automatic Product Classification Model will prove feasible in
both product design and real-world applications in Vietnam. We aspire for this
idea to drive the modernization of production technology in supply chains, similar
to how Vietnam successfully mechanized agricultural production at low costs
without relying on expensive imported equipment.

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