The A-BIOMASS camera is an advanced underwater device designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of biomass measurement across a range of fish species. The camera employs machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide real-time measurements with millimetre precision, potentially revolutionising how fish farmers monitor and grade their stock. Weighing just 8.5 kilograms, the fully automated camera is noted for its compact size and ease of deployment, with positive feedback from users in Scotland, New Zealand, and the USA. The launch will take place at the Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo in Tokyo.
Following successful deployments in various regions, Ace Aquatec is now aiming to establish a presence in the East Asian market. The company’s Chief Sales and marketing officer, Tara McGregor-Woodhams, head of sales, Ben Perry, and technical sales and partnerships manager, Tom Cryans, will be attending the Tokyo event from 21 to 23 August to present the company’s products.
The Ace Aquatec team will be located at the Seafood from Scotland/United Kingdom pavilion, a joint initiative supported by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Department for Business & Trade (DBT), Seafish, and Seafood Scotland. In addition to the expo, the team will visit several key Japanese aquaculture producers, accompanied by representatives from the British Embassy in Tokyo and Scottish Development International.
Commenting on the launch, Tara McGregor-Woodhams stated, “Our A-Biomass cameras are helping farmers optimise feed and growth rates and transform the way they monitor their salmon stock. Over the course of our visit to Japan we hope to not only nurture our connections in this crucial region but also introduce the A-Biomass device to a new market, in line with our ambitions of bringing Scottish technology to the aquaculture industry on a global scale”.
