About
Fishwell Technology AS is a Norwegian IT company established in 2019 and headquartered in Drammen, specializing in AI and machine learning solutions for the aquaculture industry. Their platform combines advanced computer vision, video recording, and ML-based analytics to give fish farm operators actionable insights at every stage of production. Their core product suite includes digital fish counters (Dcount) that deliver high-precision inventory counts across pump cycles, a stress measurement system (Stressmåling) that monitors and quantifies fish stress levels during crowding operations, and a health measurement module (Helsemåling) that identifies and categorizes wounds and injuries on individual fish. The platform has processed over 700,000 counted fish, 4,500+ analyzed pump cycles, and has been deployed across 50+ farm locations with 1,000+ crowding operations monitored. Key benefits include dramatically reduced fish mortality through continuous health surveillance and early warnings, minimized injuries by tracking stress indicators and movement patterns, real-time accurate inventory data for better production planning, reduced labor costs through automated monitoring, and full traceability at the fish group level to meet regulatory and certification requirements. Fishwell's solutions are designed for salmon and other farmed fish species, targeting aquaculture businesses and enterprises looking to optimize welfare, reduce losses, and make data-driven operational decisions.
Key Features
- Digital Fish Counting (Dcount): High-precision automated fish counting during pump cycles, providing accurate real-time inventory data across all cages and locations.
- Stress Level Detection: AI-based monitoring of fish stress levels during crowding operations, enabling farmers to intervene before stress causes injury or death.
- Health & Wound Monitoring: Computer vision system that identifies and categorizes wounds, injuries, and health conditions at the individual fish level within a group.
- Fish Group Traceability: Detailed documentation and tracking per fish group, including treatment history, mortality counts, and condition categories for regulatory compliance.
- Automated Decision Support: ML-driven dashboards and alerts that turn raw sensor and video data into actionable recommendations, reducing reliance on manual observation.
Use Cases
- Salmon farm operators monitoring fish stress levels during crowding and treatment operations to minimize injury and mortality.
- Aquaculture production managers using real-time digital fish counting to maintain accurate inventory and plan harvest schedules.
- Fish health veterinarians and biologists using AI-assisted wound and injury categorization to make informed treatment decisions.
- Farm compliance officers leveraging fish group traceability and documentation to meet government welfare regulations and certification requirements.
- Aquaculture companies reducing operational costs by replacing or augmenting manual fish counting and health inspections with automated AI monitoring.
Pros
- Proven at Scale: Deployed across 50+ locations with over 700,000 fish counted and 1,000+ crowding operations monitored, demonstrating real-world reliability.
- Reduces Mortality and Costs: Early health warnings and stress detection directly lower fish mortality and reduce manual labor requirements, improving farm profitability.
- Regulatory-Ready Traceability: Group-level documentation and tracking supports compliance with aquaculture welfare regulations and certification standards.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate with existing farm operations and infrastructure without disrupting day-to-day workflows.
Cons
- Niche Industry Focus: The platform is purpose-built for aquaculture, making it irrelevant for businesses outside the fish farming industry.
- Enterprise Pricing Only: No self-serve or trial tier is publicly available; access requires booking a demo, suggesting premium enterprise-level pricing.
- Norwegian Market Origin: Primary content and case studies are in Norwegian, which may present a barrier for international fish farming operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fishwell Technology's platform do?
Fishwell provides AI and machine learning solutions for aquaculture, including digital fish counting, real-time stress level detection during crowding, and health monitoring that identifies wounds and injuries in fish groups.
How accurate is the Dcount fish counting system?
The Dcount system is described as high-precision digital counting, having analyzed over 700,000 fish and 4,500+ pump cycles across commercial farm deployments.
What fish species does Fishwell support?
While the platform is used primarily in Norwegian salmon farming contexts, the underlying AI/ML technology can be applied to various farmed fish species in aquaculture operations.
How does the stress detection work?
During crowding (trenging) operations, Fishwell's system uses video and AI to measure and classify the stress level of fish in real time, alerting operators when levels are high so corrective action can be taken.
How do I get started with Fishwell Technology?
Fishwell offers a demo booking process. Prospective customers can request a demo via their website to discuss their specific needs and see the platform in action.
