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Size Based Counting of Moving Objects on Conveyor Belt using PLC

Authors
Neeta Thune1, *, Archana Kanwade1, Hemlata Jadhav1, Prachiti Doshi1, Arya Gherde1, Sarthak Jagtap1, Saumya Kudgunti2
1Marathwada MitraMandal’s College of Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2B&R Industrial Automation Pvt. Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author. Email: neeta.thune@gmail.com
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Neeta Thune
Available Online 31 August 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-831-8_45How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Automation; PLC; HMI; Counter; Aging; Workforce Longevity
Abstract

In the context of increasing industrial automation and demographic shifts toward aging populations, there is a growing need for systems that enhance operational efficiency while addressing workforce longevity and healthcare logistics. This paper presents a size-based object counting system that leverages a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) in conjunction with an Industrial Vision Camera to perform real-time detection, classification, and counting of objects on a conveyor belt. The manual labour system shows a sensitivity of 92.31%, specificity of 95.83%, Precision of 96% and accuracy of 94% while the proposed solution integrates high-speed image processing to count different size objects giving highest accuracy with less manual intervention. In addition to its technical contributions, the system supports aging-friendly industrial practices by mitigating physically intensive labor, enabling sustained participation of older workers, and facilitating accurate logistics operations in healthcare domains such as the sorting of medical supplies. A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is employed for intuitive visualization and system control, enhancing usability in real-time operational contexts. The modular design, scalability, and adaptability of the system underscore its relevance for both industrial automation and broader societal applications associated with aging and longevity.

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Volume Title
Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on Lifespan Innovation (ICLI 2025)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
31 August 2025
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978-94-6463-831-8
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2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-831-8_45How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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