Another technological innovation has emerged from the Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program at the University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan (UMLA). Muhammad Boby, a final-year student, has successfully developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based tomato sorting machine capable of classifying tomatoes into three categories based on ripeness: ripe, semi-ripe, and unripe.

The machine utilizes a color sensor to detect ripeness levels and a weight sensor to ensure fruit quality, then automatically groups the sorted tomatoes. The entire process can be monitored in real time through the Blynk IoT application, allowing users to easily oversee and control the sorting process.

This project was supervised by M. Nurul Ihsan, M.Kom and Heri Ardiansyah, M.T, lecturers in the Computer Engineering Program at UMLA. With its simple yet effective design, this innovation is expected to help farmers and agricultural industry players save time, reduce sorting errors, and improve product quality.

This creation proves that UMLA Computer Engineering students not only master theoretical knowledge but also have the ability to apply technology to create practical solutions that meet real-world industry needs, particularly in agriculture. This spirit of innovation aligns with the program’s efforts to prepare graduates to face the challenges of the Industry 5.0 Era, as discussed in a recent collaboration with G Media Yogyakarta. Read more: UMLA Computer Engineering Collaborates with G Media Yogyakarta to Explore Technology Implementation in the Industry 5.0 Era