Intelligent dishwashing systems and methods
Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes an imaging system configured to capture at least one image of an article of dishware. A processing system analyzes the at least one image to determine a presence and a location of a stain on the article of dishware. Responsive to determining the presence of a stain, a cleaning system is configured to clean the location of the stain on the article of dishware.
1. A method comprising:
moving an article of dishware from a cleaning area to an imaging area;
capturing, by an imaging system, at least one image of the article of dishware that has been cleaned in the cleaning area and then moved to the imaging area;
analyzing, by a processing system, the at least one image to identify a presence of a stain on the article of dishware; and
returning, by a robotic actuator, the article of dishware to the cleaning area for additional cleaning, responsive to identifying a presence of a stain.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining, by the processing system, a location of the stain on the article of dishware.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising moving a nozzle to dispense a fluid in accordance with the location of the stain.
4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising classifying the stain, wherein a quantity, a pressure, a composition, a temperature, or a dispensing duration of the fluid is varied in accordance with the classification.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a cleanliness quantifier associated with the stain.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining, by the processing system, an approximate age of the stain.
7. A method comprising:
capturing, by a first imaging system, a first set of images of the article of dishware;
analyzing, by a processing system, the first set of images to determine a presence and location of a stain on the article of dishware;
cleaning, by a cleaning system, the article of dishware;
moving the article of dishware from the cleaning system to a second imaging system;
capturing, by the second imaging system, a second set of images of the article of dishware;
analyzing, by the processing system, the second set of images;
determining, by the processing system, a presence of a residual stain on the article of dishware; and
returning, by a robotic actuator to the cleaning system, the article of dishware, responsive to determining the presence of a residual stain.
8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising moving a nozzle to dispense a fluid in accordance with the location of the stain.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising classifying the stain, wherein a quantity, a pressure, a composition, a temperature, or a dispensing duration of the fluid is varied in accordance with the classification.
10. The method of claim 7 , further comprising determining a cleanliness quantifier associated with the stain.
11. The method of claim 7 , further comprising determining, by the processing system, an approximate age of the stain.
12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the analysis is performed by a convolutional neural network associated with the processing system.