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A review of robotic and automated systems in meat processing
Yining Lyu1,2, Fan Wu1, Qingyu Wang1,2
1College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Tasks in the meat processing sector are physically challenging, repetitive, and prone to worker scarcity. Therefore, the imperative adoption of mechanization and automation within the domain of meat processing is underscored by its key role in mitigating labor-intensive processes while concurrently enhancing productivity, safety, and operator wellbeing. This review paper gives an overview of the current research for robotic and automated systems in meat processing. The modules of a robotic system are introduced and afterward, the robotic tasks are divided into three sections with the features of processing targets including livestock, poultry, and seafood. Furthermore, we analyze the technical details of whole meat processing, including skinning, gutting, abdomen cutting, and half-carcass cutting, and discuss these systems in performance and industrial feasibility. The review also refers to some commercialized products for automation in the meat processing industry. Finally, we conclude the review and discuss potential challenges for further robotization and automation in meat processing.
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