Self-cleaning lenses, multiple sensors, compact size, and low weight. The Hammerhead camera is engineered for optimal performance in submerged pens and sets new standards for precise data collection, easy handling, and minimal maintenance requirements.
The camera shares many characteristics with the hammerhead shark after which it is named. The camera mimics the shark’s distinctive head shape, and just like the shark, the Hammerhead collects large volumes of precise data from its surroundings.
Self-cleaning technology reduces the need for maintenance
The Hammerhead is self-cleaning and requires less maintenance than other cameras. The camera lenses and sensors are illuminated with a light that prevents growth and fouling. This technology reduces the need for frequent maintenance, allowing the Hammerhead to remain submerged in the pen for significantly longer periods.
Easier handling at the pen
The Hammerhead is the most compact camera on the market for automatic lice counting, biomass estimation, and monitoring of fish welfare and behaviour. It is also lighter than comparable cameras. Its low weight and compact size make it easy to handle in any situation, significantly simplifying work at the pen edge.
Designed for submerged operation
The Hammerhead is built for use in submerged pens, where maintenance are costly and time-consuming. Its compact size simplifies installation, and with self-cleaning technology, the need for follow-up is minimal. In short, the Hammerhead reduces the need for frequent diver inspections and allows submerged pens to remain underwater longer.
The Hammerhead can also be used in traditional surface production and land-based farming, including smolt facilities, where it is often combined with the Aquabyte WINCH. The winch allows for easy adjustment and optimization of the camera position, either from the cabinet mounted on the pen or through the user interface in the Aquabyte Portal.
Reduces the amount of equipment in the pen
The Hammerhead camera records water temperature and depth. Additionally, there is space for sensors to measure oxygen and salinity levels. By integrating multiple sensors into a single unit, the overall amount of equipment in the pen can be reduced. With more measurements and data points available in the same system, it also becomes easier to see correlations between various factors that may impact fish welfare and production.
Handles challenging conditions
With its compact and streamlined design, the Hammerhead is well suited for use in challenging environments and under difficult weather conditions. It is less affected by strong underwater currents and rough seas, remaining stable even in demanding conditions. This ensures optimal data collection and reliable monitoring of the fish at all times.
Captures more than 12 images per second
In the pen, the Hammerhead captures over one million high-resolution images per day, equivalent to more than twelve images per second. The camera automatically sorts these images and sends the most relevant ones to the cloud, where they are analyzed using artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning to provide daily updates on lice counts, continuous weight estimates, and insights into fish welfare and behavior.
