2023 – An Architecture to Identify Aromatic Herbs using Augmented Reality (AR) and Mobile Application

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Mobile applications are part of people's daily lives, helping with many daily tasks. The objective of this article was to create an architecture for identifying aromatic herbs in a CEAGESP food distribution center through an application integrating augmented reality and computer vision technologies. The methodology used to develop the article was a case study applied at CEAGESP using the proposed architecture to identify aromatic herbs and evaluate the benefits of practical implementation. This proposal aimed to meet a growing demand for solutions that help consumers distinguish herbs that share morphological similarities, such as similarities between leaves and stems, a challenge for selecting and purchasing high-quality products. The design and implementation of this architecture allowed the superimposition of virtual information on the identified natural environment, containing an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile application. Users could visually scan products and receive detailed information in real-time using a comprehensive database of aromatic herbs and their distinctive characteristics. Upon completion of the architectural steps applied to the project, it was possible to verify the presentation of aromatic herbs on the application screen, making it clear that they worked with precision. The study of the architecture associated with the development of the application allowed the identification of 18 types of aromatic herbs with quick response times and safe results for users. This functionality increases consumers' confidence in purchasing decisions while facilitating the accurate identification of aromatic herbs that might otherwise be confused due to morphological similarities.