How Shinkei Systems is using robotics to transform the way fish are killed

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Saif Khawaja discussing the innovative use of robotics in traditional fish slaughtering techniques.

In today's episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of Shinkei Systems Saif Khawaja to discuss how his company is scaling up the traditional Japanese fish slaughtering technique known as "ike jime". We cover Shinkei's flagship product Poseidon, its new quality control and tracking system NERA, and where the company is headed next. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

People in this episode

Guest: Saif Khawaja

Topics covered

• robotics
• fish slaughtering
• ike jime
• quality control
• seafood industry

Keywords

• Shinkei Systems
• ike jime
• Poseidon
• NERA
• robotics
• seafood

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shinkei Systems

Products: Poseidon, NERA

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