Enhancing textile quality control with the application of teachable machine and Raspberry Pi as machine learning-based image processing

The adoption of image processing-based technologies in the textile sector is rising. This technology is commonly utilized to replace traditional sensor systems that are limited to a single function while also improving product quality control functions. Defects during the manufacturing process are a common problem in the textile business, particularly with fabric products. This study created a fabric quality control system that detects fabric problems using machine learning-based picture classification techniques. A D320p web camera detects rare and slap flaws, which are classified using open-source Google teaching machine software and processed on a Raspberry Pi 3B device. The laboratory-scale measurement was carried out on a prototype cloth rolling machine using the confusion matrix method. The test results reveal an average inference speed of 143.5 milliseconds, a frame rate of 6.45 fps, and a 98.56% accuracy rate. These results demonstrate that the proposed system is effective and efficient for detecting fabric defects, offering a promising solution for enhancing quality control in the textile industry. Future research could focus on scaling the system for industrial use and enhancing real-time performance.