ImpactVision is taking advanced imaging technology and applying it to the huge problem of food waste with hyperspectral imaging. Every object on the Earth has a unique spectral fingerprint just as unique as the fingerprint on your thumb. ImpactVision's technology is providing a rapid and non-invasive mechanism to assess food quality attributes during the production process in real-time.
The possible applications of this technology are endless. Initially, the start-up is focusing on B2B clients. Any object that absorbs and reflects light can be measured in this way. For example, you can assess ripeness of fruits with a "FruitCam" software package and decide which one should be shipped across the world and which should be shipped to a local store. A “FishCam” software package can detect the difference between fresh fillets and those that have been frozen. A "MeatCam" package provides information about freshness and shelf life.
If hyperspectral cameras are to be built into smartphones of the future, we will have a superpower in our hands; it will be possible with a click of a button to scan the food and understand if we can eat it or not.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hyperspectral Imaging for Food Assessment
- The use of hyperspectral imaging in food production and distribution for real-time analysis of quality, freshness, and ripeness.
- Software Packages for Food Assessment
- The development of customized software packages like 'FruitCam', 'FishCam', and 'MeatCam' that can be used to assess specific food items using hyperspectral imaging.
- Integration of Hyperspectral Imaging in Consumer Products
- The possible integration of hyperspectral imaging technology into smartphones and other consumer products for easy food quality assessment.
Where This Applies
- Food Production and Distribution
- The use of hyperspectral imaging technology in food production and distribution to reduce food waste and increase food safety and quality.
- Technology and Software Development
- The development of customized software packages that can be used with hyperspectral imaging technology for specific applications.
- Consumer Electronics and Mobile Devices
- The integration of hyperspectral imaging technology in consumer electronics devices such as smartphones for easy food quality assessment by consumers.
