This 3D-Printed Machine Sorts Skittles' Candy by Color
Laura McQuarrie — September 12, 2015 — Tech
References: hackaday.io & geek
For many people, sorting candy by color is a ritual that must happen before eating. Fortunately, this process can now be automated thanks to a creation by Nathan Peterson.
Peterson's Skittles-sorting robot is a 3D-printed creation that senses color and separates each candy-coated shell into a different bowl. The machine is a little slow at the task, but the novel device is still quite impressive. With the project completed, Peterson details how the project could be further improved at his blog. Unfortunately for fans of M&M's, the 3D-printed candy-sorting machine is only programmed to recognize the five colors of Skittles, not the six candy shells of M&M's.
Scaled up in size and sped up, a machine like this could be instrumental in creating custom candy satchels inside candy stores or at events.
Peterson's Skittles-sorting robot is a 3D-printed creation that senses color and separates each candy-coated shell into a different bowl. The machine is a little slow at the task, but the novel device is still quite impressive. With the project completed, Peterson details how the project could be further improved at his blog. Unfortunately for fans of M&M's, the 3D-printed candy-sorting machine is only programmed to recognize the five colors of Skittles, not the six candy shells of M&M's.
Scaled up in size and sped up, a machine like this could be instrumental in creating custom candy satchels inside candy stores or at events.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Candy Sorting - There is an opportunity for advancements in automating candy sorting that could help with custom candy satchels in candy stores or events.
2. 3d-printed Automation - Advancements in 3D printing technology could allow for the creation of more affordable, customizable and efficient automated candy sorting machines.
3. Color-sensing Technology - There is an opportunity for color-sensing technology to be used in other industries that rely on color sorting, such as recycling and manufacturing.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry could benefit from automated candy sorting in creating custom candy satchels inside candy stores or events.
2. 3D Printing - 3D printing companies could develop more efficient and customizable machines for automated candy sorting.
3. Waste Recycling - Color-sensing technology could be applied in waste recycling facilities to sort materials more accurately and efficiently, creating a more sustainable future.
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