Mytilus IA is a tool based on artificial intelligence that promises to redefine the productivity and competitiveness of this important economic sector.
A revolutionary advance in the identification and characterization of scallop seeds is transforming mussel farming in Chile. The Regional Innovation Center Los Lagos, together with key sector actors, has driven the development of Mussel IA, a tool based on artificial intelligence that promises to redefine the productivity and competitiveness of this important economic sector.
Alejandro Velásquez, director of the industries area at the Los Lagos Regional Innovation Center, highlighted the impact of the project: "We are very pleased with the progress achieved by Mytilus IA in the identification and characterization of seed. This initiative, developed in collaboration with" AmiChile, the Institute of Mussel Farming and various producers, reflects how public-private partnerships can drive technological innovation and meet real needs of the industry.
Marina Oyarzún, director of the Mytilus IA project, explained the purpose of the tool: "Helping producers to select the best seed collectors is crucial in a context of high demand and availability limitations. With this technology, the industry obtains reliable data for strategic decisions, ensuring the quality of the production process."
Key Process Optimization
For Camila Barría, a marine biologist in charge of R & D at Intemit, this advance means a significant improvement: “For AmiChile and Intemit, it is very important to advance research to facilitate sampling in one of the most important links for the industry, as is the supply of seeds. In this sense, this project is a great advance towards the optimization of the sampling of collectors, which is often seen difficulty due to the geographical factor. The AI development team also pledged to continue to improve this platform in order to approach the requirements of the growing companies that, for example, require smaller seed sampling and thus extend the coverage of the service."
The project was born in response to the problems of seed reduction, affecting the planning and supply of mussel producers. Marina Oyarzún highlighted the role of the Los Lagos Regional Innovation Center as a catalyst: “We were connected to the business world, offering trainings and meetings with mussel producers. This valuable one. feedback it allowed us to perfect the tool.”
Patricio Haro, an aquaculture technician, emphasized the potential of Mytilus IA: “With funding from ANID, we have developed a remote solution to identify species in crops, optimizing decision-making. Now, we are working on its direct validation in the industry.”
René Rivera, crop manager at Sudmaris Chile S.A., highlighted the benefits of the project: “Our participation began with an invitation from the Regional Innovation Center. We work together to create an effective tool that transforms the management of mussel production processes. The results achieved improve efficiency and bring value to small and large producers.”
Mytilus IA, supported by companies such as Sudmaris Chile, AmiChile and the Technological Institute of mussel cultivation, is marking a before and after in mussel cultivation. This collective effort reflects how technology and innovation can address real challenges, strengthening the sustainability and efficiency of a sector that accounts for 40% of regional GDP. The Los Lagos Regional Innovation Center reaffirms its commitment to connect technology and specific needs, promoting regional development and the competitiveness of strategic sectors such as mussel cultivation.
