In the Norwegian fjords, the Remora Robotics robot activates under the surface, with the mission of cleaning the breeding nets without interruption and inspecting their integrity using on -board cameras and artificial intelligence algorithms.
In intensive salmon farming, the cleanliness of the nets constitutes a major lever for health prevention, due to foules which promote the proliferation of pathogens, alter the quality of the water and degrade the living conditions of fish. To remedy this, operators have long used high -pressure cleaning systems, operated by ship. Except this method disrupts fish benches, induces high stress, and increases mortality.
Remora offers an alternative more respectful of the environment with an autonomous robot which ensures continuous cleaning, without interruption of the life cycle of animals. This automation makes it possible to maintain a more stable environment, while reducing the risks linked to human intervention around the cages.
“Autonomous cleaning of nets supports fish health while maintaining better water quality. This reduces stress levels and promotes better branchial health, ”says the company in its presentation.
The Remora system is also accompanied by automated inspection functions. Thanks to an on -board artificial intelligence module, the robot detects defects or ruptures in the nets, and alerts operators in real time.
While the fish farming sector is faced with regulatory pressure and environmental criticism, these technologies are part of a more predictive and less intrusive management logic. They allow operators to better anticipate incidents, to intervene in a targeted manner, and to extend the life of infrastructure.
“What we propose confirms our initial vision: to make the aquacultural farms safer, more durable and more resilient,” sums up Svein Erik Gregersen, CEO of Remora Robotics. It evokes growing demand and installations already made with several of the main world producers.
The company has just raised 164 million Norwegian crowns (around 14.3 million euros), from Hatch Blue via his Blue Revolution Fundwith the participation of Grieg Kapitalwith the aim of strengthening its industrial capacities and deploying its new software platform. Presented in preview at Aqua Nor in August, it includes advanced functions of continuous surveillance and analysis of environmental data around the cages.
