Pearlception Oyster Grader HIOAC

Hoopers Island Oyster Company partnered with the University of Maryland to create the Pearlception Oyster Grading Machine which detects the exact size of oysters and sorts them accordingly. Using 3-D laser image scanning, Pearlception identifies the precise volumetric size of the oyster, and packs them into a predesignated box according to their grade. The Pearlception has the ability to pack seven boxes at the same time with up to seven different grades determined by the machine operator. Pearlception is designed to help oyster farms and co-ops run more efficiently and eliminate waste, but it can be modified to be used in any size operation. The incredible precision of the machine provides a more consistent product and one of superior quality, not to mention the amount of time it saves. The Pearlception streamlines the entire oyster grading and packing process, as it is intuitive enough to sort, grade and pack all in one shot. The Pearlception has the capability to process 10,800-20,000 oysters per hour per lane depending on the oyster size and loading speed. While it sorts, grades and packs, the Pearlception also collects real-time data and statistics so the machine operator knows exactly what is going on inside of the machine.