Pig Sorting System
This fully automated system is designed for large-scale pig farms and can measure the weight of hundreds of pigs with a single device. Installed between the feeding and resting areas, it measures each pig’s weight automatically as they pass through. Pigs under 115 kg are guided to the feeding area, while those over 115 kg are directed to the shipping area, enabling efficient and accurate sorting. By reducing manual labor and preventing human error, it lowers workload and improves operational reliability. In addition, the system minimizes stress on the pigs and supports animal welfare. Weight measurement is performed using image processing and AI, while IoT technology controls the overall system.
Advantages and Performance of the Pig Sorting System
With a single system capable of managing several thousand pigs, it is ideally suited for large-scale pig farms where conventional management has been difficult. The system automatically performs growth monitoring, early disease detection, and optimal shipment timing determination. All of these processes operate autonomously without the need for manual labor.
The system is installed in the pathway connecting the resting area to the feeding area, and pigs must pass through this pathway whenever they go to eat. During this passage, their weight is automatically estimated, and pigs exceeding 120 kg are automatically guided to the shipping area.
- An automated sorting system capable of managing thousands of pigs with a single unit.
- Fully automates growth management, disease detection, and shipment decision-making.
- Requires no manual labor, making it ideal for labor-saving operations in large-scale farms.
- Simply install it in the passage between the resting area and the feeding area.
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Media
It has been introduced in a wide range of media.（Link）
- It was featured on the NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) website. [in Japanese]
- It was featured on the NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) website. [in Japanese]
- It was featured on the NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) website. [in Japanese]