Flexiv Fish Fillet Shaping Solution

Flexiv Robotics’ Fish Fillet Shaping Solution was designed to automate the breaded cod production process.

Fully automated by the Rizon 4 adaptive robot, the solution uses a combination of computer vision and force-control to identify and shape breaded fish fillets, so each portion is of a uniform size and shape.

Developed for one of Asia’s leading seafood producers, this task was traditionally performed by manual labour, where employees had to carefully shape each fillet to ensure a consistently sized end product.

Flexiv’s solution has transformed the shaping process by combining custom end-of-arm tooling and computer vision, to enable precision beyond human capabilities.

Thanks to the AI-powered computer vision, the system detects the location of each fillet on the production line. Then, operating in sync with the speed of the conveyor line, the robots shape the portions without lifting them, using force-control to apply the pressure needed to form the fillets without causing damage.

Able to operate with a consistency and speed, the solution is designed to boost productivity without compromising quality. Fully automated, it also includes a self-cleaning feature that automatically removes food debris that adheres to the end-of-arm tool.

Easy to use and quick to deploy, Flexiv’s fish fillet shaping solution can be integrated into an existing production line in under half a working day, and requires no specialised training or prior experience in robotics.