BioSort iFarm
Svein Idsø
Working Chairman
Founded BioSort in 2010 after many years as product developer, project manager and business developer in Tomra. He also co-founded Integra International AS, which delivers assistive technology solutions. Holds a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from NTNU.
Geir Stang Hauge
CEO
Worked within product development, sales, service and management in Tomra, e.g. towards the seafood and meat industry. He has also headed global service for Tomra Sorting Solutions. Holds an M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics from University of Washington.
Avinash Burla
CTO
Worked within product development, delivery, and management of sensor, measurement, and inspection systems for Norsk Titanium and the automotive industry. Holds a PhD in Optical Metrology and a Masters in Embedded Systems Engineering, both from University of Stuttgart.
Bernt Saugen
Project Manager
Founded BioSort in 2010 after twenty years of experience in product development and technology management in Tomra, e.g. CTO of Tomra North America when Tomra established activities in the USA. Holds a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Wyoming.
Benedicte Simensen
Product Manager
Comes from 7 years at Mowi, where she most recently worked in the global R&D department as project manager in the seawater technology team. Holds a Master of Technology within Chemistry and Biotechnology from NMBU and a Bachelor of Business Administration from NHH.
Gunnar Molland
Business Development Manager
More than 20 years of diverse experience from clinical fish health, vaccine and pharmaceuticals, feed, well boat operations, authorities, and digital decision support. Veterinary education from Oslo and MBA from Copenhagen Business School.
Petter Risholm
Computer Vision Lead
Has extensive experience within Computer Vision from Sintef, applying 3D underwater vision systems for aquaculture and sub-sea robotics. Postdoc. at Harvard Medical School, on medical imaging. Holds a PhD in medical image analysis from UiO and a Masters in Computer Science from NTNU.
Kevin K. Kaldvansvik
Computer Vision Engineer
Holds a M.Sc. in Cybernetics and Robotics from NTNU with specialization within autonomous systems. During his studies, he has interned at Scout Drone Inspection, NASA, Equinor and Cognite, working on control systems and computer vision applications.
Chafik Egho
Embedded Lead
Has extensive experience in software and firmware development, computational programming and digital signal processing for satellite and subsea applications. Holds a PhD in image processing, VLSI design and embedded systems.
Tuva Okkenhaug Moxnes
R&D Software Engineer
Holds an M.Sc. in Cybernetics and Robotics from NTNU. At NTNU she has worked with software for a satellite with a hyperspectral camera, both for the base station and the satellite onboard processing unit. Has also worked on predicion models at Kongsberg Maritime.
Mariusz Perzyna
Software and Infrastructure Lead
Has extensive experience within software development from Mettler-Toledo Cargoscan, Roxar Software Solutions and Cognite, most recently with focus on highly scalable cloud solutions for big data. Holds a B.Sc. in computer systems and networks from Warsaw University of Technology.
Andreas Ravn
Head of Mechanical Development
Andreas extensive experience within product development and management, taking many products from concept to commercial successes for example within the medical and maritime space, at companies like Kitron, NorSap and Adigo. Andreas holds a Civil Industrial Designer degree from AHO.
Ola Kyrkjebø
Mechanical Design Engineer
Holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from NTNU. He has previously worked with development of the world first Hydraulic actuated prosthetic hand in Hy5 Pro and proving an Autonomous net cleaner concept for the aquaculture industry in Watbots.
Sigbjørn Hjetland Vorren
Production & Test Lead
Has previously managed the build up of an Atlantic halibut hatchery from scratch, followed by hatchery operations. Holds a Master in Marine Coastal Development from NTNU in addition to studies in biology, engineering as well as being a certified mechanic.
James Morrison
Mechatronics & QA Engineer
Has previously worked as production manager in Rift Labs who develops and produce advanced LED lamps, for use in controlled agriculture. Broad experience within assembly, fault finding, logistics and warehouse handling. Educated in 3d design.
Individualised farming, which is at the heart of iFarm, truly addresses animal welfare. It will be a game changer for salmon farming as it also will address all the key challenges related to fish health, sea lice and escapes.
Development licenses and iFarm successfully completed
Biosort and Cermaq has successfully development and delivery of iFarm, a groundbreaking technology project to improve fish health and welfare while reducing the environmental footprint.
In close dialogue with Cermaq and others in the industry, we’ve taken the best of iFarm and packaged it in a simplified, compact product set to launch later this year. At its core, our mission remains the same: to better understand fish on an individual level and take precise, targeted actions to improve their well-being.
You can read more in these articles about converting development licenses and next steps for BioSort:
iLaks: Fish Directorate approves converting of iFarm licenses
Kyst: Commercializing iFarm technologies in a new compact product
3rd generation iFarm sensor technology installed
Cermaq and BioSort have installed the 3rd generation iFarm sensor technology at Hellarvika in Steigen. This is a big milestone for us, as we consider this a mature sensor arrangement that will serve as a cornerstone for iFarm for years to come.
Read more at World Fishing & Aquaculture and Kyst.no
Successful test of BioSort fish sorter in cage
BioSort has tested its first sorter prototype in a cage, sorting fish without touching it. The machine will be able to sort and separate individual fish based on specific characteristics of the fish. The goal of sorting is to separate fish that need adapted follow-up, and in that way ensure better fish health.