Development of a Computer Vision System for the Non-Destructive Detection of Bananas

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Miguel Durán-Fonseca
Jesús Padilla-Ayala
Jorge Gudiño-Lau
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0585-908X
Saida Charre-Ibarra
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3823-5388
Janeth Alcalá-Rodríguez

Abstract

Quality assessment in fresh fruits is essential to ensure their commercial value and reduce losses throughout the supply chain. This paper presents the development of a computer vision–based system for the non-destructive detection of bananas, aiming to automate the classification process according to ripeness. The YOLOv11 algorithm was trained with a dataset consisting of 824 banana images in different states (green, ripe, and overripe). The system was implemented on a conveyor belt, incorporating 3D-printed components and an automatic segregation mechanism. Experimental tests achieved a classification accuracy of 97.2%, validating the applicability of the proposed system in agro-industrial environments.

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M. Durán-Fonseca, J. Padilla-Ayala, J. Gudiño-Lau, S. Charre-Ibarra, and J. Alcalá-Rodríguez, “Development of a Computer Vision System for the Non-Destructive Detection of Bananas ”, INGENIO, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 51–59, Jan. 2026.
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Miguel Durán-Fonseca, Universidad de Colima-UCOL, Colima, (México)

Area of Expertise: Mechatronics, Control, Electrical Machines, Electric Vehicles

email: mduran@ucol.mx

Jesús Padilla-Ayala , Universidad de Colima-UCOL, Colima, (México)

Area of Expertise: Mechatronics

Email: jpadilla5@ucol.mx

Jorge Gudiño-Lau, Universidad de Colima-UCOL, Colima, (México)

Area of Expertise: Robotics, Mechatronics, Control

email: jglau@ucol.mx

Saida Charre-Ibarra, Universidad de Colima-UCOL, Colima, (México)

Area of Expertise: Mechatronics, Fuzzy Control

email: scharre@ucol.mx

Janeth Alcalá-Rodríguez, Universidad de Colima-UCOL, Colima, (México)

Area of Expertise: Power Electronics

email: janethalcala@ucol.mx

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