Automated AI-driven Beef Scribing System
Key cuts are made to define optimum cube-roll separation and also the vertical chuckrib and shortrib cutting lines.
6-axis robots working to align carcasses and perform the scribing.
Sensors used to identify orientation, key carcass positions and scribe locations.
Background
Historically, the breaking down of beef has been a manual process. Despite the skill of the workers, there is an inevitable variance in the cuts over a long shift. Automation has been in use in the beef industry utilizing x-ray and in more recent times AI-driven in the lamb industry. The introduction of AI and vision reduces the cost over X-ray and the automation improves accuracy, yield, labour efficiency and safety. Building on our long-standing relationship with the customer, we were engaged as a mechanical engineering team for the development and manufacture for Intelligent Robotics’ IR-SCRIBE.
Challenge
The mechanical components within the IR-SCRIBE had to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced processing environment, meet stringent hygiene standards, and ensure durability under continuous operation. High-risk areas, such as heavily loaded or intricate mechanisms, added to the complexity and required focused attention during development.
Solution
In close and regular collaboration with our client, we were responsible for designing and manufacturing mechanical components of the IR-SCRIBE. To address high-risk areas, we employed prototyping to test and refine elements requiring precise functionality. This iterative process, combined with robust design principles, ensured the mechanical systems integrated seamlessly with Intelligent Robotics' AI-powered vision and robotic technologies. The result was a durable, efficient, and innovative solution that met the unique demands of this world-first application.
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