Research Projects

OmniRIPE: A Modular Tactile Device for Continuous Non-Destructive Fruit Firmness and Ripeness Assessment from Farm to Shelf

About the project

OmniRIPE is a compact, modular fruit assessment device designed for fast, non-destructive firmness and ripeness evaluation from farm to shelf. Using controlled perpendicular palpation, vision-based tactile sensing, and AI, it delivers consistent results across handheld, conveyor, and retail applications, enabling objective harvest, sorting, quality, and shelf-life decisions throughout the supply chain.