We are proud to announce the launch of Project PinBot, an innovative collaborative project with VCU Robotics, Noordzee International en Wageningen University & Research (WUR).
Within this project, we are developing a high-tech robotic system that uses X-ray technology and a specially designed gripper to detect and remove even the smallest fish bones (pin bones) from salmon fillets. This marks an important step towards further automation, higher product quality, and increased innovation within the fish processing industry.
Currently, the process still relies heavily on manual inspection. With Project PinBot, however, we are researching and developing technologies that can support these labor-intensive and physically demanding tasks. The project focuses on:
✔️ Higher product quality and food safety
✔️ Reduced physical strain on employees
✔️ Lower dependence on scarce labor resources
✔️ More efficient production processes with less product loss
✔️ Strengthening the innovation capacity of the Dutch fish processing sector
In addition to the technological development, the project partners are actively committed to sharing knowledge with companies and organizations across the industry. This will ensure that the knowledge gained is widely accessible and contributes to a future-proof fish processing sector in the Netherlands.
We look forward to working together on this innovative solution in the coming period and sharing the results with the industry.
🇪🇺 Project PinBot is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Kansen voor West programme.
