Harry Westavik

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Harry Westavik is a leading researcher in the field of industrial robotics and food processing automation, with a primary focus on the fish processing industry. His most significant contributions center on developing advanced robotic systems for the post-trimming of salmon fillets—a critical, labor-intensive operation in modern seafood production. His seminal 2016 paper, "Towards robotic post-trimming of salmon fillets," has garnered 20 citations, establishing a foundational framework for automating the removal of unwanted fat, bone remnants, and defects from fillets to meet stringent customer specifications. This work directly addresses the challenges of integrating robotic vision and dexterous manipulation into high-throughput, hygienic processing environments. By pioneering methods to combine automated trimming machines with intelligent robotic solutions, Westavik has helped bridge the gap between manual craftsmanship and scalable automation. His research is instrumental for students and engineers seeking to understand the practical implementation of robotics in complex, variable biological materials, and his work continues to influence the trajectory of smart manufacturing in the global seafood industry.