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Researchers at Oregon State University and Florida State University have created a smartphone‑powered AI that predicts avocado firmness with over 90% accuracy, helping consumers and retailers time the perfect moment to eat or sell the fruit and reduce waste. The app is still in development and not yet available to the public. Ler mais

Researchers at Oregon State University and Florida State University have created a smartphone‑based artificial‑intelligence tool that can predict avocado firmness with more than 90% accuracy. By analyzing subtle cues in photos, the model tells users when a Hass avocado is perfectly ripe, helping shoppers and retailers avoid the narrow 15‑second window between hard and overripe fruit. The technology targets the massive waste of avocados—estimated at nearly a third of all harvested produce—by giving consumers a reliable way to time consumption, with broader applications envisioned for other perishable foods. Ler mais