Texas-based Cirrus360 has introduced a 5G-edge-cloud platform for meat processing automation. Developed in collaboration with Rail19 and Texas A&M University, the Edgware platform is designed to assist small and medium-sized processors in managing quality compliance and production workflows.

The platform utilises 5G sensors and edge computing to monitor production flows in real time. This allows smaller facilities to automate monitoring and analysis without the extensive information technology teams required by larger competitors. The platform is intended to help processors meet USDA and state regulatory requirements while reducing waste and manual overhead.

“This technology will help small businesses to streamline their daily operations by automating tedious and time-consuming processes,” said Sudipta Sen, founder and VP of Product Engineering at Cirrus360. He added that the system enables real-time incident detection and reporting through a centralised management console.

The technical integration features private 5G hardware from Pegatron Corporation, including an Intel Xeon Icelake-D server and specialised 5G cameras and sensors. The system runs on the open-source OCUDU 5G stack and employs Cirrus360’s Gabriel platform for system validation. The project was funded by a USDA NIFA research initiative grant.

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Cirrus360 focuses on AI-driven automation for 5G and edge systems. The company stated that its integration services are designed to meet specific use-case requirements for the industrial, logistics, and healthcare markets.