Robotization in the production of dairy, meat and fish products

Abstract

In the current conditions of a market economy, for the more complete automation of technological processes for the production of meat, dairy and fish products, and especially when frequent changes in the product range (assortment) are needed, the use of robots and robotic flexible technologies is extremely important. The possibilities of using robots and flexible robotic systems for more complete automation of technological processes for the production of meat, dairy and fish products are considered. The main directions of the development of technological progress in the mechanization and automation of animal husbandry and their impact on improving process technology, the use of digitally controlled technologies, increasing labor productivity, reducing costs, improving product quality, and protecting the environment are outlined. It is noted that one of the important areas of technological progress in the modern period is the comprehensive modernization of existing facilities.

Development of sustainable systems of food production of chopped semi-finished products

“…Poultry carcasses or parts thereof are thawed on stationary or mobile racks, which must be made of corrosion-resistant material and available for sanitization. Poultry meat in blocks, individual carcasses or their parts are freed from packaging and placed on the defrosting chamber racks [1,2,4].…”

“…In addition, it is generally impossible to separate the meat from the bones more or less completely by hand. With mechanical deboning of the dorsal-blade part of poultry carcasses and wings on auger-type presses, the meat yield is on average 60-65%, whereas with manual processing, no more than 20-25% of meat pieces are separated from this part [1,2,4].…”

“…There are no religious or ceremonial barriers to eating poultry. In addition to purely economic factors (as the cheapest), poultry meat is a healthy product, nutritious, safe and the most affordable among other meat products [1,2].…”

“…One of the promising areas of deep processing of poultry meat is the production of semi-finished products. For a manufacturer, the sale of poultry meat in the form of semi-finished products allows you to increase profits by up to 30% compared to the sale of the same meat in the form of carcasses [1,3,4].…”

Prospects of robotics in food processing: an overview

“…China is the largest producer of seafood products in the world, followed by India, Indonesia, Vietnam & Bangladesh. (Seafood Health Facts) [24]. Sea Food includes farmed freshwater and saltwater fish, molluscan shellfish, and crustaceans.…”