Collaboration to allow for AI-enabled quality control at source without need for constant connectivity
DiMuto has announced a partnership with Intel to supercharge its proprietary PQAI (product quality artificial intelligence) and Dacky hardware solution. This collaboration is set to enable warehouses to run advanced AI-powered quality checks without relying on internet connectivity, ensuring faster, more consistent, and more reliable produce inspections at scale.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and optimised with the Intel OpenVINO toolkit, this system delivers real-time AI image analysis for instant fruit defect detection, high-speed processing of carton scanning and photo capture, and advanced computer vision that is optimised for high performance with lower energy use.
DiMuto’s digital asset creation devices, otherwise known as Dacky, are used digitalise fresh produce into traceable digital assets. The proprietary Dacky hardware is able to uniquely tag, photograph, and track every carton and every fruit at the packinghouse, creating visibility in the agri-food trade.
According to DiMuto, Dacky is built for seamless integration into existing packaging operations and can transform quality control into a streamlined, data-driven process that reduces waste, improves packing efficiency, and ensures buyers receive consistent, verified quality every time.
With the integration of DiMuto’s PQAI and Dacky system, every carton is digitally scanned, analysed, and verified directly at source. By eliminating the need for Wi-Fi or constant connectivity, DiMuto enables localised AI processing that keeps fresh produce operations moving seamlessly, even in high-volume or remote trade environments.
“Dacky works hard so you do not have to. With Intel’s powerful processors enabling PQAI to run locally, we are proving that warehouse optimisation is not just about efficiency. It is about giving buyers confidence, helping suppliers protect margins, and setting a new bar for trusted global trade,” said Jordon Ho, head of technology at DiMuto.
Michael Masci, vice president, Intel, Edge Computing Group added: ”The Intel Core Ultra processors and OpenVINO toolkit deliver AI performance directly at the edge, enabling DiMuto’s Dacky system to process complex computer vision tasks in real-time while reducing energy consumption and TCO compared to traditional solutions. This collaboration showcases how Intel’s cutting-edge silicon and AI optimisation tools are empowering the next generation of smart agriculture, bringing enterprise-grade AI capabilities to warehouse environments that were previously impossible to deploy at scale”.
According to DiMuto, Importers and retailers can make smarter sourcing decisions with verified digital proof of quality. Real-time AI analysis ensures defects are flagged instantly and every carton receives consistent, objective quality scores. Exporters benefit from reduced costly rejections, minimised disputes, and the ability to capture higher-margin opportunities with produce that is traceable and verified.
