Optical sorting is an automated process of sorting solid materials using advanced camera systems, sensors and AI technology. Depending on the types of sensors used and the software-driven intelligence of the image processing system, optical sorters can recognize an object's color, size. A Beginner's Guide to Automated Sorting Systems Optical sorting is technology used across various industries to separate products or materials based on their unique characteristics. These properties include color, shape, size, transparency, and chemical composition. The system works by using near-infrared (NIR) technology to scan and identify different materials on a conveyor belt.
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