In the realm of computer vision, paddy (Oryza Sativa) plays a pivotal
role as a globally consumed staple crop. Its cultivation, harvesting,
processing, and storage involve intricate quality control. Numerous
factors, including weather conditions and irrigation frequency,
influence grain quality. To address this, we present an innovative
approach that combines image processing and machine learning (ML).
Existing methods for rice grain quality assessment, while valuable, are
tailored to rice-specific characteristics, employing complex and costly
setups and opaque ML models. Our research overcomes these limitations
with a robust ML-based IoT system for paddy grain quality assessment,
using affordable sensors, a comprehensive data collection process, and
an ML-driven image processing model. Importantly, our approach utilizes
interpretable features like Shape, Size, Moisture, and Maturity for
paddy grain classification. Rigorous real-world testing confirms its
precision, marking it as the first automated system capable of providing
a reliable overall quality metric. Our system’s unique feature lies in
its transparency, with clear features and fuzzy rules, inspiring
confidence and trust. While our experiments primarily feature Indian
Subcontinent grain varieties, the system’s adaptability to diverse paddy
types is evident, contributing significantly to computer vision.