Prototype of Swiftlet Nest Moisture Content Measurement Using Resistance Sensor and Machine Learning

Swiftlet nests are highly valued for their health and cosmetic benefits, with moisture content crucial in determining their quality. Traditional moisture measurement methods are often slow and can potentially damage the samples. This study introduces PRORESKA, an innovative system utilizing resistance sensors and Machine Learning (ML) for non-destructive, and real-time moisture measurement. The system incorporates a voltage divider circuit to establish a correlation between resistance data and moisture content. Three mathematical models (linear, exponential, and modulated exponential) and a neural network were employed to predict moisture content. Validation tests conducted on paper and swiftlet nests indicated that the neural network model, enhanced through transfer learning, achieved superior accuracy. The results demonstrated a strong correlation between predicted and actual moisture content (R² = 0.9759), with the neural network model attaining a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.01. This method holds significant potential to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of moisture measurement for swiftlet nests and similar applications.