Gill Cutting Robot™

Name: Gill Cutting Robot™
Brand: Optimar

Optimar

Machines

Stun and bleed

A robotic solution for automatic fish killing. Using a 3D camera, machine learning, and upgraded vision software, the machine identifies and follows the fish with improved precision and finds an optimal turning point on the fish.

Advantages:

Low maintenance requirements
Fully automated
Easy post-inspection of the fish
Reduces the number of operators needed, compared to traditional methods
Removes heavy manual work
High precision integrated counting
Size flexible – takes into account different fish sizes without the need for adjustments
Hygienic design
Stable and predictable cut quality compared to manual cutting
Improved tracking and vision capabilities for higher accuracy
Enables winter sore detection and statistics (after customer-specific training)

How it works:

A robot performs the stabbing with a specially designed blade. This combination ensures high precision and capacity. The solution is fully automated and ensures easy post-fish inspection, reducing the number of operators needed compared to traditional methods.

With step-by-step guided calibration, commissioning and service are more efficient, saving time and enabling customers to perform adjustments themselves.

The software has also been significantly improved, with completely redesigned PLC and Vision software code, resulting in a more robust and reliable system.

A new feature now enables winter sore detection, offering valuable insight into raw material quality.

Do you have an idea, a challenge, or want to build your own factory? Get in touch and we’ll tailor the factory solution together.

Specifications:

Capacity: Approx. 80 fish per minute, depending on fish size
Fish size: From 2.5 kilo and up
Electrical connection: 230 VAC 16 A, single-phase 400 VAC 10 A
Can be adapted to multiple fish species (optional)

Suitable for:

Onshore Onboard Aquaculture Whitefish Pelagic Farmed Land based factories Stun and bleed vessels

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