Integrated Controlled Smart Aquaculture System Using Predator Robots

Abstract

The present invention relates to an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot, comprising: a predator robot that swims and operates within an aquaculture tank and acts as a predator of farmed fish, and provides predator functions to farmed fish through visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli by receiving control signals from the outside; a central control server that provides control signals via wireless communication with the predator robot, receives aquaculture tank information collected from the predator robot, generates and provides control signals to enable predator activities for visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli to farmed fish, and generates and outputs control signals to control external devices that provide water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control affecting the growth of farmed fish; and an administrator terminal that monitors the control signals of the predator robot and the control signals of the external devices.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot, and more specifically, to an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot that can realize growth efficiency, health, and meat quality improvement by utilizing a predator robot to stimulate the survival instinct of farmed fish. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaculture farms can be operated in the form of cage farming, where a specific area in the middle of the sea or a relatively shallow coastal area is enclosed with nets. In particular, farms located near the coast are often established over large areas, requiring significant labor and time for water quality inspections, monitoring the condition of the aquatic organisms, and feeding.

[0003] Due to the closed nature of cage aquaculture farms, water quality can easily become contaminated. Such contamination not only affects farmed organisms that are sensitive to the environment but also contributes to marine environmental pollution through wastewater discharge. Therefore, water quality in aquaculture farms must be primarily managed to ensure that parameters such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and salinity do not exceed appropriate standards; however, when the farm area is large, it is difficult to periodically conduct water quality tests for each parameter.

[0004] In addition, most aquaculture farms distribute feed sporadically over a wide area. However, when the area of ​​an aquaculture farm is large, there is a high probability that the aquaculture organisms will not be evenly distributed within the farm area, which can lead to reduced feeding efficiency. Furthermore, if feed is excessively distributed in areas with low habitat density, harmful gases produced from the decay of excess feed can have a fatal effect on the aquaculture organisms and cause marine pollution.

[0005] Furthermore, in environments with high turbidity, such as shrimp farms, it is even more difficult to determine the density of aquatic organisms to supply food or monitor their growth status. Although farms are equipped with management vessels, most are designed to capture and transport farmed organisms; thus, they are configured for movement only at sea and are difficult to maneuver on land.

[0006] Therefore, a device is needed to monitor the aquaculture environment from inside and outside the farm and to manage it efficiently.

[0007] Meanwhile, existing aquaculture technologies have faced problems such as fish stress and reduced feed efficiency due to the use of artificial feed and intensive rearing.

[0008] Some technologies induced specific stimulus responses in fish, but the stimulus elements were singular and lacked behavior-based feedback control systems.

[0009] Accordingly, there is a demand for new methods to improve aquaculture efficiency by simulating the presence of predators through sight, hearing, and smell, and utilizing a feedback-based artificial intelligence control system. Prior art literature

[0010] KR Published Patent No. 10-2025-0101290 KR Registered Patent No. 10-1251474 The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention, aimed at solving the aforementioned problems, is intended to improve the growth environment of farmed fish and provide a non-chemical and eco-friendly smart aquaculture system.

[0012] In particular, the present invention aims to provide a smart aquaculture system capable of realizing increased feed efficiency and reduced rearing costs, controlling the timing of shipment by shortening the growth period, and expanding the aquaculture environment for high-value fish species, thereby ultimately advancing the growth of the aquaculture industry. means of solving the problem

[0013] The present invention, for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, comprises: a predator robot that swims and operates within a fish farming tank and acts as a predator of farmed fish, and provides predator functions to farmed fish through visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli by receiving control signals from the outside; a central control server that provides control signals via wireless communication with the predator robot, receives fish farming tank information collected from the predator robot, generates and provides control signals to enable predator activities for visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli to farmed fish, and generates and outputs control signals to control external devices that provide water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control affecting the growth of farmed fish; and an administrator terminal that monitors the control signals of the predator robot and the control signals of the external devices.

[0014] In addition, the central control server comprises: a signal processing unit that generates and processes control signals for the predator robot; an aquaculture data management unit that accumulates, stores, and manages information on water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control of the aquaculture tank; an information collection unit that stores activity data information of the predator robot and growth information of farmed fish based on the activity data; and a device control unit that generates and provides control signals for the external device.

[0015] In addition, the predator robot comprises: an LED lighting unit that outputs arbitrary lighting light; a sound output unit that outputs arbitrary sound; a driving unit that drives the predator robot to swim freely within the aquaculture tank or swim according to set conditions; a control unit that generally controls the operation of the predator robot; and a power supply unit that supplies power.

[0016] In addition, the above external device comprises: a water supply / drainage device for controlling the water supply / drainage of the aquaculture tank; a feed supply device for controlling the feed supply within the aquaculture tank; a temperature control device for controlling the temperature within the aquaculture tank; a lighting device for controlling the lighting of the aquaculture tank; and a predator odor supply unit for supplying a predator odor substance corresponding to a predator of the farmed fish. Effects of the invention

[0017] The present invention, configured and operating as described above, provides a smart aquaculture system utilizing a predator robot, which can increase feed efficiency and reduce rearing costs, and has the advantage of shortening the growth period of farmed fish and controlling the timing of shipment by actively utilizing the predator robot.

[0018] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of securing the possibility of farming high-value fish species along with improving the meat quality of farmed fish through the functional utilization of predator robots.

[0019] Furthermore, smart aquaculture systems utilizing predator robots have the advantage of expanding marketability and excellent business potential as an eco-friendly and non-chemical method of aquaculture. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a central control server in an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a predator robot in an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an overall configuration diagram of an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] Hereinafter, an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0022] In this specification, the term "part" includes a unit realized by hardware, a unit realized by software, and a unit realized using both. Additionally, one unit may be realized using two or more pieces of hardware, and two or more units may be realized by one piece of hardware. Meanwhile, "part" is not limited to software or hardware, and "part" may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium or configured to run on one or more processors. Accordingly, as an example, "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided within the components and "parts" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts." In addition, the components and '~parts' may be implemented to play one or more CPUs within the device or secure multimedia card.

[0023] The "terminal" mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal capable of connecting to a server or other terminals via a network. Here, the computer may include, for example, a laptop, desktop, or notebook equipped with a web browser, or a VR HMD (e.g., HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift, GearVR, DayDream, PSVR, etc.).

[0024] Here, VR HMDs include PC models (e.g., HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift, FOVE, Deepon, etc.), mobile models (e.g., GearVR, DayDream, Storm Mirror, Google Cardboard, etc.), console models (PSVR), and stand-alone models implemented independently (e.g., Deepon, PICO, etc.). Portable terminals are wireless communication devices that ensure portability and mobility, and may include smartphones, tablet PCs, wearable devices, as well as various devices equipped with communication modules such as Bluetooth (BLE, Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC, RFID, ultrasonic, infrared, Wi-Fi, and Li-Fi.

[0025] In addition, "network" refers to a connection structure capable of exchanging information among respective nodes, such as terminals and servers, and includes local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), the internet (WWW: World Wide Web), wired and wireless data communication networks, telephone networks, wired and wireless television communication networks, etc. Examples of wireless data communication networks include, but are not limited to, 3G, 4G, 5G, 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), LTE (Long Term Evolution), WIMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth communication, infrared communication, ultrasonic communication, visible light communication (VLC), and LiFi.

[0026] An integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention comprises: a predator robot that swims and operates within an aquaculture tank and acts as a predator of farmed fish, and provides predator functions to farmed fish through visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli by receiving control signals from the outside; a central control server that provides control signals through wireless communication with the predator robot, receives aquaculture tank information collected from the predator robot, generates and provides control signals to enable predator activities for visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli to farmed fish, and generates and outputs control signals to control external devices that provide water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control affecting the growth of farmed fish; and an administrator terminal that monitors the control signals of the predator robot and the control signals of the external devices.

[0027] The integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention is characterized by the main technical feature of improving the growth environment of farmed fish and providing a non-chemical and eco-friendly smart aquaculture system.

[0028] Specifically, the present invention is characterized by providing a smart aquaculture system that can realize increased feed efficiency and reduced rearing costs in the aquaculture industry, control the timing of shipment by shortening the growth period, and expand the aquaculture environment for high-value fish species, thereby ultimately advancing the growth of the aquaculture industry.

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention.

[0030] The smart aquaculture system according to the present invention is characterized by controlling the growth environment of farmed fish by utilizing a predator robot (100) to support the growth of various fish farmed in a fish tank and to realize eco-friendly aquaculture.

[0031] Accordingly, the present invention comprises a predator robot (100) swimming in an aquaculture tank, a central control server (200) that controls the predator robot and manages and controls the environment of the aquaculture tank, and an administrator terminal (300).

[0032] The above predator robot (100) acts as a predator of farmed fish while swimming within the aquaculture tank, and provides predator functions to farmed fish through visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli by receiving control signals from the outside.

[0033] As will be explained in detail in Figure 3 below, the predator robot (100) is a robot device in the shape of a predator fish that includes various functions and provides predator functions suitable for farmed fish. Various predator robots can be applied depending on the species of fish in the aquaculture tank, and the control method and control conditions can also be controlled differently depending on the species of fish.

[0034] In particular, the present invention is implemented to optimize predator functions by extracting odor substances corresponding to actual predators and introducing these substances in conjunction with the activities of a predator robot in a growth environment.

[0035] The central control server (200) provides control signals to the predator robot (100) via wireless communication.

[0036] In addition, the growth environment of the farmed fish is controlled by receiving information on the aquaculture tank collected from the predator robot (100), generating a control signal to provide predator activity for visual, auditory, and olfactory stimulation to the farmed fish, and controlling the predator robot (100).

[0037] In addition, the central control server (200) generates and outputs control signals that control external devices providing water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control that affect the growth of farmed fish.

[0038] A control signal is generated and provided to control the external device (400) so that the aquaculture environment of the aquaculture tank can be controlled together with the control function of the predator robot (100).

[0039] The above administrator terminal (300) corresponds to an administrator terminal used by an administrator to monitor the control signals of the central control server (200) and the predator robot (100) and the control signals of the external device.

[0040] Figure 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a central control server in an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention.

[0041] The central control server (200) operates control signals in an online environment to manage and monitor the predator robot (100) and the external device (400).

[0042] Accordingly, the central control server (200) includes a signal processing unit (210) that generates and processes control signals for the predator robot, an aquaculture data management unit (220) that accumulates, stores, and manages information on water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control of the aquaculture tank, an information collection unit (230) that stores activity data information of the predator robot and growth information of aquaculture fish based on the activity data, and a device control unit (240) that generates and provides control signals for the external device.

[0043] The above-mentioned form data management unit (220) manages information data regarding the aquaculture tank, and accumulates and stores data regarding the entire process of operating the aquaculture tank.

[0044] In addition, the information collection unit (230) records the operation records of the predator robot and the growth information of the farmed fish growing in the aquaculture tank. More preferably, the aquaculture tank is photographed in real time through a camera unit to collect and manage growth record information such as the activity level of the farmed fish.

[0045] Accordingly, by applying the smart aquaculture system according to the present invention, it is possible to manage and operate growth information of farmed fish.

[0046] Figure 3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a predator robot in an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention.

[0047] The predator robot (100) according to the present invention performs the role of a predator by swimming freely in the aquaculture tank or swimming according to a set value set to an arbitrary value. This can stimulate the survival instinct of farmed fish to induce voluntary exercise and feeding activity, thereby increasing growth control and the efficiency of the aquaculture environment.

[0048] Accordingly, the predator robot (100) comprises an LED lighting unit (120) that outputs an arbitrary light to provide light to the aquaculture tank, a sound output unit (130) that outputs an arbitrary sound to the aquaculture tank, a driving unit (140) that drives the predator robot to swim freely within the aquaculture tank or swim according to set conditions, a control unit (150) that controls the operation of the predator robot overall, and a power supply unit (160) that supplies power.

[0049] Additionally, the above drive unit (150) is configured to include a buoy drive unit (151) that controls the depth drive of the predator robot (160) and a water pressure sensor unit (152) that measures water pressure.

[0050] In addition, through the wireless communication module (110), it is possible to receive control signals or transmit measured signals while communicating with the central control server (200) in a wireless communication environment.

[0051] Figure 4 is an overall configuration diagram of an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to the present invention.

[0052] The above external device controls various environments of the aquaculture tank remotely.

[0053] It includes a water supply / drainage device (410) that controls the water supply / drainage of the aquaculture tank according to a signal controlled by the central control server (200), a feed supply device (420) that controls the feed supply within the aquaculture tank, a temperature control device (440) that controls the temperature within the aquaculture tank, a lighting device (430) that controls the lighting of the aquaculture tank, and a predator odor supply unit (440) that supplies a predator odor substance corresponding to a predator of the farmed fish.

[0054] Here, the predator odor supply unit (440) can be driven to supply an extracted odor raw material in liquid or powder form extracted from an actual predator to a fish tank according to a control signal.

[0055] The present invention, configured as described above, provides a smart aquaculture system utilizing a predator robot, which can increase feed efficiency and reduce rearing costs, and has the advantage of shortening the growth period of farmed fish and controlling the timing of shipment by actively utilizing the predator robot.

[0056] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of securing the possibility of farming high-value fish species along with improving the meat quality of farmed fish through the functional utilization of predator robots.

[0057] Furthermore, smart aquaculture systems utilizing predator robots have the advantage of expanding marketability and excellent business potential as an eco-friendly and non-chemical method of aquaculture.

[0058] Although preferred embodiments have been described and illustrated to illustrate the principles of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the configuration and operation as depicted and described. Rather, those skilled in the art will understand that numerous changes and modifications to the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, all such appropriate changes and modifications and equivalents should be deemed to be within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0059] 100: Predator Robot 110: Wireless communication module 120 : LED lighting unit 130 : Sound output section 140 : Drive unit 150 : Control unit 151 : Float drive unit 152 : Water pressure sensor unit 160 : Power supply 200: Central Control Server 210 : Signal processing unit 220 : Form Data Management Department 230 : Information Gathering Department 240 : Device control unit 300 : Administrator Terminal 400 : External device 410 : Water supply / drainage device 420: Feed supply device 430 : Lighting device 440: Temperature control unit 450 : Predator Scent Supply Unit

Claims

Claim 1 A predator robot that swims and operates within a fish farming tank and acts as a predator of the farmed fish, and provides predator functions to the farmed fish through visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli by receiving control signals from the outside; and a central control server that receives fish farming tank information collected from the predator robot through wireless communication with the predator robot, generates control signals to provide predator activities for visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli to the farmed fish, and provides these signals to the predator robot, and generates control signals to control external devices that provide water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control affecting the growth of the farmed fish, and outputs these control signals to the external devices. An integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot, comprising: a manager terminal that monitors the control signal of the predator robot and the control signal of the external device; wherein the external device includes a predator scent supply unit that supplies a predator scent substance corresponding to the actual predator of the farmed fish according to the control signal of the central control server, the predator scent substance is in the form of a liquid or powder extracted from the actual predator, and the central control server records the operation record of the predator robot and growth information of the farmed fish growing in the aquaculture tank, and is configured to collect and manage activity amount and size information of the farmed fish obtained through a camera unit that photographs the aquaculture tank. Claim 2 In claim 1, the central control server comprises: a signal processing unit that generates and processes control signals of the predator robot; an aquaculture data management unit that accumulates, stores, and manages information on water supply / drainage control, feed supply control, lighting control, and temperature control of the aquaculture tank; an information collection unit that stores activity data information of the predator robot and stores growth information of the aquaculture fish according to the activity data information; and a device control unit that generates and provides control signals of the external device; thereby constituting an integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot. Claim 3 An integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to claim 1, wherein the predator robot comprises: an LED lighting unit that outputs arbitrary lighting light; a sound output unit that outputs arbitrary sound; a driving unit that drives the predator robot to swim freely within the aquaculture tank or swim according to set conditions; a control unit that generally controls the operation of the predator robot; and a power supply unit that supplies power. Claim 4 An integrated control type smart aquaculture system using a predator robot according to claim 1, wherein the external device comprises: a water supply / drainage device for controlling the water supply / drainage of the aquaculture tank; a feed supply device for controlling the feed supply within the aquaculture tank; a temperature control device for controlling the temperature within the aquaculture tank; and a lighting device for controlling the lighting of the aquaculture tank.

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