SmartCity FoodExpiry AI

The landing page offers an overview of the platform, key features like inventory management, meal suggestions, and grocery planning, guiding
The features page showcases core functionalities of platform, including inventory tracking, expiry prediction,and real-time notifications
The About page shares the purpose of the platform, its mission to reduce food waste, and how it helps users manage their inventory smarter.
The Contact Us page provides users with ways to reach out for support, feedback, or inquiries about the platform.
The sign-up page lets new users create an account to start managing their food inventory and receive smart suggestions.
The login page allows users to securely access their account and manage their inventory and settings.
Here we can see all the Added items in the Dashboard Expired as well as Expiring and all functionalities like suggest meal,Make grocery list
Here we can see all the Added items in the Dashboard Expired as well as Expiring and all functionalities like suggest meal,Make grocery list
The Restaurant Dashboard provides an overview of restaurant activities, inventory status, and key controls for easy management.
add food item interface
Grocery List displaying items needed for restocking and meal preparation.
voice integration
profile section
The Restaurant Dashboard provides an overview of restaurant activities, inventory status, and key controls for easy management.
Notification Settings for managing alerts and preferences.
notifications on the app
Inventory Report displaying stock levels, usage, and restocking information.

🚀 Inspiration

Food wastage is a silent crisis, especially at the household level. While many apps track expiry of labeled items, no system exists to predict expiry for unpacked items like vegetables and fruits. After researching, we found that most existing apps rely on hardcoded data and lack proactive user alerts. Inspired to solve this, we built a solution that predicts expiry using real-time inputs, notifies users before spoilage, and reduces waste sustainably.

💡 What it does

SmartCity FoodExpiry AI helps users track their kitchen inventory smartly. Users can:

Add items via manual input, barcode scan, or voice
Get AI-powered expiry predictions for unpacked foods
Receive SMS alerts before items expire
Discover recipe ideas or donation/composting tips
Get practical suggestions to extend the shelf life of food items
Analyze inventory health via visual reports
Access a restaurant dashboard for bulk inventory tracking (under development)
-Get AI-powered expiry predictions for unpacked foods by entering product details such as item type, storage conditions (like fridge, freezer, or room temperature), and item condition (fresh, opened, etc.), then clicking the Predict button to instantly receive an estimated expiry date ---

🏗️ How we built it

Frontend: Built with React.js and TailwindCSS for a clean, responsive UI
Backend: Node.js with Express and MongoDB to manage data, authentication, and Twilio SMS
ML Expiry Prediction: XGBoost model trained on a custom dataset generated via Mimesis
Voice Integration: Web Speech API (Speech-to-Text) enables hands-free input to reduce manual errors
Visualization: Python-based data visualizations show inventory health and patterns

🧗‍♂️ Challenges we ran into

No existing Indian dataset for food expiry, especially unpacked items
Hard to generalize expiry dates for perishable items with varying storage/condition
Handling different user inputs and minimizing errors in expiry prediction
Designing a UI that balances usability with functionality

🏆 Accomplishments that we're proud of

Developed a working AI-based expiry prediction system for non-labeled items
Built a scalable inventory system with SMS alerts and health reports
Integrated real-time voice input for ease and accessibility
Created a custom dataset using mimesis after finding no suitable open datasets

📚 What we learned

Importance of data quality and real-world relevance in machine learning
How a small feature like voice input can greatly improve UX
That solving real problems requires not just coding, but domain research and user empathy

🔮 What's next for SmartCity FoodExpiry AI

Expand dataset with real-world records like harvesting dates, weather, and location
Train on regional produce types for more accurate predictions
Add multilingual support for voice and interface
Build features like family inventory sharing, local donation suggestions, AI-powered recipe generation, and personalized tips to extend food shelf life
Complete and launch the restaurant dashboard for bulk users and better inventory management