RationOVA
Automatic counting, size measurement, and quality control
Precise counting and quality control of salmon ova on conveyor belt systems. Consistent accuracy replaces manual inspection.
Designed for hatchery and broodstock operations
Why accurate ova counting matters
In many egg packing facilities, quality control still depends on operators removing defective eggs by hand. Counts are often estimated from volume and assumed egg size - introducing error when egg size changes across batches. Even small percentage errors can add up to a meaningful financial impact and customer dissatisfaction.
The Solution
Automatic counting, size estimation, and quality inspection on a conveyor belt
Operators see real-time results on site, while cloud storage enables batch traceability
Where RationOVA fits
- Ova producers and genetics breeding operations
- Hatcheries and smolt farms that rely on accurate stocking and planning
- Any conveyor-based workflow where egg counting and quality inspection must be fast and verifiable
RationOVA: system overview
- Infeed module to evenly distribute ova onto a conveyor belt
- Computer vision module that performs counting, size measurement, and quality inspection in real time
- Compute and control hardware for machine control, image analysis, and connectivity to cloud services
Traceability and verification
For every batch, RationOVA can store image data and inspection results in the cloud. This creates an auditable record that helps validate counts, review defect rates, and resolve questions after delivery.
From conveyor to batch report
How it works
- Distribute — Even distribution of ova onto the belt for stable imaging
- Count and Measure — AI segmentation and counting (including overlapping eggs)
- Inspect — Defective egg detection to assist with sorting and quality control
- Record — Batch record with images and statistics for verification
Typical outputs
- Total count per batch or package
- Size distribution statistics
- Defect rate and quality categories (configurable)
- Batch images for visual verification
Batch report fields
- Batch ID & timestamp — Unique identifier for traceability and audit
- Total egg count — Verified count for packing, invoicing, and planning
- Size distribution — Egg size statistics for handling and forecasting
- Quality categories — Defect counts and classification according to your criteria
- Image archive — Visual evidence that allows verification and reduces ambiguity
How it works
- Distribute — Even distribution of ova onto the belt for stable imaging
- Count and Measure — AI segmentation and counting (including overlapping eggs)
- Inspect — Defective egg detection to assist with sorting and quality control
- Record — Batch record with images and statistics for verification
Frequently Asked Questions
RationOVA mounts above your existing conveyor belt system. Computer vision captures and analyzes each ovum as it passes, counting and grading at full production speed without slowing your line.
Yes. RationOVA uses computer vision to identify and sort defective ova automatically. Grading is consistent regardless of operator or shift, replacing the variability of manual inspection.
RationOVA processes ova at conveyor belt speed, handling high volumes without bottlenecks. Exact throughput depends on your line speed and ova size, which we configure during installation.
Real-time counts and quality metrics are available on a cloud dashboard. You can track batch quality over time, view cumulative counts and defect rates, and export data for traceability and compliance.
RationOVA is designed for salmon ova on conveyor belt systems used in hatchery and broodstock operations. Custom positioning is configured for your specific line speed and ova size.
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Accurate counting and batch traceability
Talk to our team about RationOVA for your hatchery or broodstock operation.