An AR (Augmented Reality) application for food inspection

• Main Author: Ngiam, Nicholas Li Xuan
• Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6669/1/fyp_CS_2024_NNLX.pdf; http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6669/
• Institution: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

The innovative mobile software, titled "An AR (Augmented Reality) Application for Food Inspection," aims to change how consumers interact with food products. This innovative tool will combine Augmented Reality (AR) technology and Unity as its development platform to give users an engaging and educational experience. The application will do complex image processing simply by scanning raw materials using a smartphone's camera, making it possible to precisely identify and analyse contents, expiration dates, nutritional information, and allergies. Users will then receive the information in a seamless overlay, which will help them better comprehend the makeup and safety of the product. The user interface will be made to be simple to use and accessible to users from all backgrounds. Additionally, a database that is continually being updated will be integrated into the program, giving users immediate access to in-depth knowledge about food products. Furthermore, this database will accommodate different dietary preferences, such as veganism and gluten-free eating, enabling users to make deft, health-conscious decisions. The AR Food Inspection application will be a resource for instant food inspection as well as education, raising consumer understanding of the value of ingredient lists, nutritional information, and food safety factors. This project, in essence, marks a significant advancement in the application of Unity-powered AR technology to address urgent issues relating to food safety, transparency, and informed consumer decision-making in today's dynamic food market.