Vegetable detection and automated bill generation

The Automated Vegetable Detection and Billing System integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and embed-ded system technology to simplify vegetable retail billing operations. By combining YOLOv8-based vegetable recognition with load cell-based weight measurement and automatic price cal-culation, the system offers a convenient alternative to tradi-tional manual billing methods. The ESP32 manages sensor interfacing and display opera-tions, while a connected computer or suitable edge-processing device executes the vegetable detection model. The system is designed to improve billing speed, reduce hu-man errors, and provide clear billing information to customers and shopkeepers. With further improvements in detection accuracy, sensor calibration, and system integration, the system can be en-hanced with digital payments, receipt generation, inventory management, and cloud-based transaction records. These improvements can make the proposed system a promising solution for smart retail applications.

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