Real-time object detection

Hello redditors,
Recently I went back with memories to my college days, and wanted to refresh some knowledge in CV, and what is the better way to do that than by doing some project on your own. I was wondering about approaches about real-life scenario in an automation industry. I was always fascinated by those „fast sorters” of products going on a production lines, like fruit/vegetables sorters.

So my questions are:
1. Considering your experience, what would you use as …

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