Color Sorting Robot : Sorting algorithm by color identification

Abstract: Efficiency and automatization can be improved in several ways. The focus in this report has been working with color identification and creating a smart robot. A simple robotic arm is used to apply the color sorting to a physical system. This model evaluates how well a robotic arm can sort different objects using a predefined color identification algorithm. A demonstrator was built to perform tests for sorting speed and color identification. The robotic arm can sort a predefined shaped and sized object in 15,36 seconds. The color identification is sensitive to external factors and does not necessarily return the right RGB-value depending on lightning and brightness. The R-value often has the largest error. To further improve the color sorting robot, another color identification method could be tested, other motor types should be incorporated and a more precise sensor should be implemented.