Seafood Processing System
This was a proof-of-concept prototype system that would automatically clean certain seafood products before packaging. The patent for the system is still processing, so the details about the system are withheld.
Project Highlights
Development of a vision system that would identify the portions of the meat that need to be removed
Development of a custom material handling system that can quickly hold and stabilize the while the undesirable parts are removed
Development of a vision calibration system and a conveyor belt encoder system so that precise motion and gripping could be achieved (less than 1/100th of an inch of inaccuracy)
Development of a control system for an array of pneumatic relays for material handling
Integrated three stepper motors into a custom robotics system
Developed a custom, lightweight linear actuator system using 3D printed parts
Designed and assembled an electrical box with an emergency stop switch
Integrating all of these processes together so that the units will be processed immediately once they are placed on the conveyor
Completed the entire project on a small budget with inexpensive components