DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, to an aquaculture field. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for the determination of cut resistance of twined object such as fishing nets and other twined materials.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Aquaculture applications involve performing a task in an aquatic environment including aquatic life. For example, these applications may include basic activities such as net fishing and use of nets/twines for various purposes. However, these activities may be negatively impacted by presence of aquatic life such as active predators such as, for example, sea lion, sharks, seals or fishes. For example, the fishing nets may be damaged frequently by biting action of the predators and this may lead to huge loss of capital and time.
[0004] The predators may be very sharp in finding out the locations for food and have ability frequently visit the same locations. The large numbers of fish enclosed within the aqua cages area can be attractive food source to the predators and as a consequence, the predators may attack the nets to be able to enter/access the enclosed fishes. Once the predators may achieve to get entry in the netted area, the fish livestock may be spoilt. Even unsuccessful predator attacks can generate large holes in the nets thus impacting farming/fishing productivity. For this reason, the locations of aqua farms are becoming tough for this industry. Even if there has been a good development in the quality of twined objects or nets, the requirement of the nets may vary based on the locations and the predators in the locations. Currently, the conventional techniques do not address study of cut resistance of the nets.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a simple and cost-effective system and a method to determine cut resistance of twined objects such as nets in aquaculture application.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0006] A general object of the present invention is to provide an efficient and economical solution for determining cut resistance of a twined object in one or more aquaculture applications.
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a simple and effective system for estimating cut resistance of the twined object by mimicking jaw structures of various aquatic predators such as sea creatures, sharks, seal, sea lions, fishes and other such creatures.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly and simple system that can be easily used by aquaculture specialists or fishermen to identify rigidity of the twined objects such as fishing nets to reduce potential damage of the nets from the aquatic creatures.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an accurate mechanism to evaluate cut resistance through a mimicked biting action that resembles the biting action of the aquatic creatures.

SUMMARY
[0010] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to measurement of cut resistance of a twined object. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for the determination of cut resistance of twined object such as fishing nets and other twined materials.
[0011] n an aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for determining cut resistance of a twined object. The system may include a jaw assembly including a jaw shaped cutter configured to interact with the twined object. The interaction may be a biting action on a surface of the twined object. The jaw shaped cutter may include a upper cutting section and a lower cutting section. The upper cutting section may include a first set of teeth and the lower cutting section may include a second set of teeth. The system may include an automated mechanism to enable activation of the jaw shaped cutter. In an example embodiment, the activation of the jaw shaped cutter may facilitate biting action on the surface of the twined object when the twined object is positioned between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth of the jaw shaped cutter. The system may enable to estimate the cut resistance of the twined object based on measurement of bite force corresponding to the biting action required to cut the twined object.
[0012] In an embodiment, the automated mechanism may be enabled by an actuator operably coupled to the jaw assembly for activating the jaw shaped cutter to allow automated movement of the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter in a pre-defined manner. The cut resistance may enable to evaluate the extent of rigidity indicative of resistance of the twined object to being cut by the jaw shaped cutter. In an example embodiment, the actuator is a pressure actuator.
[0013] In an example embodiment, the cut resistance of the twined object may be estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of the biting action of the jaw shaped cutter required to cut the twined object and corresponding pressure exerted by the pressure actuator.
[0014] In an embodiment, the automated movement of the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter in the pre-defined manner may include at least one of an upward movement, a downward movement, a forward movement, a backward movement, a twisting movement in a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction and a sideways movement. In an example embodiment, the actuator may enable the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section to pull, push, hold, or rotate the twined object to mimic at least one of the biting action or the cutting action.
[0015] In an embodiment, the actuator is coupled to a computing device to enable automated control of the actuator, wherein the applied bite force is depends on the actuation the actuation, and wherein the actuators are controlled using a remote operational device coupled with the computing device.
[0016] In an example embodiment, the actuator is a pressure pneumatic actuator. In an embodiment, the bite force may be based on controlled supply of compressed air to pneumatic actuator.
[0017] In an embodiment, the jaw shaped cutter may be a metallic or non-metallic 3-dimensional (3D) printed substrate manufactured using a 3D printer. In an example embodiment, the jaw shaped cutter may be made of titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, iron, and polymer.
[0018] In an embodiment, the twined object may include at least one of a net, a fishing net, a rope, a twine and a fabric.
[0019] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a jaw assembly. The jaw assembly may include a jaw shaped cutter configured to interact with the twined object. The interaction may be a biting action on a surface of the twined object. The jaw shaped cutter may include a upper cutting section and a lower cutting section. The upper cutting section may include a first set of teeth and the lower cutting section may include a second set of teeth. The jaw shaped cutter may facilitate the biting action of the twined object when the twined object is positioned between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth of the jaw shaped cutter.
[0020] In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for determining cut resistance of a twined object. The method may include a step of actuating, by an actuator, a jaw assembly to activate a jaw shaped cutter of the jaw assembly. The method may include a step of cutting, by the jaw shaped cutter, the twined object. The method may include a step of measuring corresponding bite force exerted to cut the twined object. the method may include a step of estimating, based on the bite force, cut resistance of the twined object. In an embodiment, the cut resistance of the twined object may be estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of biting action or cutting action of the jaw shaped cutter and pressure exerted by the pressure actuator.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for determination of cut resistance of a twined object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a exemplary representation of a jaw assembly of the system described in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 3A illustrates a exemplary actuators of the system described in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 3B illustrates a exemplary remote control device for controlling actuators, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3C illustrates a exemplary representation of a computing device of the system described in FIG. 1 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for determination of cut resistance of a twined object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIGs. 5A-5B illustrate exemplary images that depict an opening and a closing mechanism respectively of the jaw assembly of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0031] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0033] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0034] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0035] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0036] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0037] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to estimation or evaluation of cut resistance of twined object such in aquaculture applications. This may be useful in estimating potential of damage of various twined objects such as, for example, fishing nets, twines and other such objects. For example, in aquaculture application, there may be different damage to the net resulting from bite by creatures such as fish, sea creatures, sharks, seals, sea lions, predators, and the like. The system and method of the present disclosure provide a mechanism to mimic biting and/or cutting action of the creatures and hence enables to study and estimate cut resistance of the nets or twined object being used.
[0038] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for determination of cut resistance of a twined object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the system 100 may include a jaw assembly 102 and an actuator 104. The jaw assembly 102 may include a jaw shaped cutter configured to interact with the twined object, wherein the interaction may be a biting action on a surface of the twined object. The jaw shaped cutter may include an upper cutting section and a lower cutting section. The upper cutting section may include a first set of teeth and the lower cutting section may include a second set of teeth. The system includes an automated mechanism to enable activation of the jaw shaped cutter using the actuator 104. The activation of the jaw shaped cutter may facilitate the biting action on the surface of the twined object when the twined object is positioned between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth of the jaw shaped cutter. In an embodiment, the system enables to estimate the cut resistance of the twined object based on measurement of bite force corresponding to the biting action required to cut the twined object.
[0039] In an embodiment, the actuator 104 may be operably coupled to the jaw assembly for activating the jaw shaped cutter to allow automated movement of the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter in a pre-defined manner. In an example embodiment, the actuator may be a pressure actuator such as, for example, a pressure pneumatic actuator. The actuator 104 may enable the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw assembly 102 to pull, push, hold, or rotate the twined object to mimic biting action of an aquatic creature. The position of the cutting sections/corresponding set of teeth and the biting action may vary based on the requirements. The estimated cut resistance may enable to evaluate the extent of rigidity indicative of resistance of the twined object to being cut by the jaw shaped cutter.
[0040] As shown in FIG. 1, the system 100 may also include a computing device 106. The actuator 104 may be coupled to the computing device 106 to enable automated control of the actuator. The applied bite force may depend on the actuation. In an example embodiment, the control of the actuator may be enabled by the computing device 106 through a control device (not shown). In another example embodiment, the actuators may be controlled using a remote operational device coupled with the computing device. The cut resistance of the twined object may be estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of the biting action of the jaw shaped cutter required to cut the twined object and corresponding pressure exerted by the pressure actuator. In an example, the bite force may be in the range of 5kgF to 100 kgF, though it may not be limited to the mentioned range. The bite force may also be provided in gram Force or Newton.
[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates a exemplary representation of a jaw assembly 102 of the system 100 described in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the jaw assembly 102 may include a jaw shaped cutter having an upper cutting section 202 and a lower cutting section 204. The upper cutting section 202 may include a first set of teeth that is shown as 206a. Similarly, the lower cutting section 204 may include a second set of teeth that is shown as 206b. The jaw shaped cutter may be shaped in various form to mimic biting action by aquatic creatures as fish, sea creatures, sea lions, sharks, seals, other known predators, and the like. The first set of teeth 206a and second set of teeth 206b may include sharp points and/or edges to mimic the biting action. The jaw assembly 102 may also include a rotating component 208 along a pivot axis such that the rotation of the rotating component 208 may enable to achieve various movements of the jaw shaped cutter. Further, the jaw assembly 102 may also include a movement supporting member 210 connected to the upper cutting section 202 by an element 212 (connected at point 214). The lower cutting section 204 of the jaw shaped cutter may be affixed to a base 220 using nut-bolts or other attachments 218. In an example embodiment, the rotating component 208 and/or the movement supporting member 210 may be connected to the actuator (104 of FIG. 1) to enable one or more types of movement of the jaw shaped cutter/corresponding upper cutting section to enable the biting action.
[0042] In an example, upon activation of the jaw shaped cutter by the actuator (104 of FIG. 1), the movement of the jaw shaped cutter may mimic the actual jaws of the aquatic creatures to enable studying cut resistance of the twined object being evaluated. For example, the actuator may enable automated movement of the upper cutting section 202 and the lower cutting section 204 of the jaw shaped cutter in a pre-defined manner including at least one of an upward movement, a downward movement, a forward movement, a backward movement, a twisting movement in a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction and a sideways movement. In an example embodiment, the movement can be mimicked along all possible 3-dimensional axis. Several other movements may be possibly implemented based on the type of biting and/or cutting action to be mimicked. In an embodiment, the jaw shaped cutter may be a metallic or non-metallic 3-dimensional (3D) printed substrate manufactured using a 3D printer. Various known techniques of 3D printing may be used. In an example, the jaw shaped cutter may be 3D printed or obtained based on the requirements of jaw shape of the corresponding aquatic creature to be mimicked, such as for example, sharks, seals, sea lions and other predators. In an example embodiment, the jaw shaped cutter may be made of titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, iron, and polymer. It may be appreciated that the material, shape, dimensions and/or the nature of the teeth in the jaw assembly as shown in FIG. 2 is only exemplary and several other shapes/sizes/configurations of the jaw assembly are possible. In an example embodiment, the twined object may include at least one of a net, a fishing net, a rope, a twine or a fabric or any other materials that may be used for performing task in aquaculture application.
[0043] FIG. 3A illustrates an exemplary actuator of the system described in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an example embodiment and as shown in FIG. 3A, the actuator is a pressure pneumatic actuator. The pneumatic actuators are devices that can convert energy of compressed air or gas into a mechanical motion for enabling the required actuation/mechanical action. In reference to the present disclosure, pneumatic actuator (actuator 104 of FIG. 1) can facilitate actuation (bite force) based on controlled supply of compressed air to the pneumatic actuator. In an embodiment, the system can determine the cut resistance of the twined object based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of the biting action of the jaw shaped cutter required to cut the twined object and corresponding pressure exerted by the pressure actuator (corresponding to the compression of air or gas in the pneumatic actuator). In an example embodiment, the actuators may be directly coupled to the jaw assembly or its members (such as upper/lower cutting sections) or may be coupled with control device (not shown) to enable control based on pre-stored settings or in real time. In an alternate embodiment, the actuators may be controlled using a remote control device (remote control or a remote operational device) or manually.
[0044] FIG. 3B illustrates a exemplary control device for controlling actuators, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3B, the actuator 104 can be controlled using a remote control device 302. The remote control device may be coupled to the actuators and/or the jaw assembly to enable one or more actuation based movement of the jaw shaped cutter of the jaw assembly 102. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the remote control device may include a selection option of manual control or automated control. In an example embodiment, the automated control may be enabled based on pre-stored settings or requirements. For example, if the system is required to mimic a bite force similar to a sea lion, the system may refer to the pre-stored parameters based on which corresponding actuation may be enabled. The remote control device 302 may also allow to control movement of jaw shaped cutter in real time along various axis such as X-axis and Y-axis. Various other settings may be possible using the remote control device 302. In an alternate embodiment, the actuation can also be controlled by directly using the computing device (106) without using the remote control device. In an alternate embodiment, the computing device may be coupled/associated with various controllers, microcontrollers, processors, microprocessors and other controlling/processing units to enable controlling the actuation and/or estimating the cut resistance of the twined object.
[0045] FIG. 3C illustrates a exemplary representation of a computing device of the system described in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 3C, the computing device 106 may include the one or more processor(s) 304. The processor 304 may include one or more processing engines 322, such as control engine 306, evaluation engine 308, and other engines 324. The processor may be coupled with memory 316. The memory 316 may store instructions which when executed by the one or more processors may cause the system to perform the steps involved in the determining cut resistance of the twined object. The one or more processor(s) 304 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 304 may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in the memory 316 operationally coupled with the system 100 for performing tasks such as controlling the actuation, estimating cut resistance and/or any other functions. Any reference to a task in the present disclosure may refer to an operation being or that may be performed on data.
[0046] The memory 316 may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium for determining cut resistance of the twined object. In an embodiment, the instructions or routines may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory 316 may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like. In an embodiment, the computing device 106 may include an interface(s) 318. The interface(s) 318 may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 318 may facilitate communication of the computing device with a user device to notify the estimated cut resistance of the twined object. The interface(s) 318 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the computing device 106. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 322 and a database 330.
[0047] The processing engine(s) 322 may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 322. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 322 may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 322 may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 322. In such examples, the computing device 106 may include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the computing device 106 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 322 may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0048] The processing engine 322 may include one or more engines such as the control engine 306, evaluation engine 308 and other engines 324. In an embodiment, the other engines 324 may include engines configured to perform one or more functions associated with processing measurements pertaining to bite force of the jaw shaped cutter, evaluating the number of instances/force applied to cut the twined object and other such functions. The control engine 306 may enable to control one or more aspects of the actuation of the actuator to allow various required movements of the jaw shaped cutter. The evaluation engine 308 may enable to evaluate the cut resistance of the twined object and may also store the corresponding values in a database.
[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram of a method (400) for determination of cut resistance of a twined object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As depicted in FIG. 4, at 402 the method 400 includes a step of actuating, by an actuator, a jaw assembly to activate a jaw shaped cutter of the jaw assembly. At 404, the method 400 includes a step of cutting the twined object by using the jaw shaped cutter. At 406, the the method 400 includes a step of measuring corresponding bite force exerted to cut the twined object. At 408, the method 400 includes a step of estimating, based on the measured bite force, cut resistance of the twined object. In an embodiment, the system may enable to estimate the cut resistance of the twined object based on measurement of bite force corresponding to the biting action required to cut the twined object. In an example embodiment, the cut resistance of the twined object is estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of biting action or cutting action of the jaw shaped cutter and pressure exerted by the pressure actuator.
[0050] FIGs. 5A-5B illustrate exemplary images that depict an opening and a closing mechanism respectively of the jaw assembly of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in configuration 500 in FIG. 5A, the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter are wide apart indicative of an open position. In this position, the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth may not be in contact with each other and may not provide a biting action. In alternate position shown in configuration 550 (front view) and 552 (perspective view), the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter are close or entwined indicative of an close position. In the close position, the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth may be in contact with each other and may provide a biting action on the surface of the twined object when it is placed between the two sets of teeth. In an example, automated mechanism may be enabled by an actuator (such as 104 shown in FIG. 1) that is operably coupled to the jaw assembly. The automated action may actuate the jaw assembly to activate the jaw shaped cutter. The activation of the jaw shaped cutter may allow automated movement of the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter in a pre-defined manner. The pre-defined manner includes at least one of an upward movement, a downward movement, a forward movement, a backward movement, a twisting movement in a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction and a sideways movement. Thus, the actuator may enable the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section to pull, push, hold, or rotate the twined object to mimic the biting action similar to that of aquatic creatures. The configurations disclosed in the FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, only depict two positions/configurations, however, several other configurations may be possible.
[0051] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0052] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0053] The present invention provides an efficient and economical solution for determining cut resistance of a twined object in one or more aquaculture applications.
[0054] The present invention provides a simple and effective system for estimating cut resistance of the twined object by mimicking jaw structures of various aquatic predators such as sea creatures, sharks, seal, sea lions, fishes and other such creatures
[0055] The present invention provides a user-friendly and simple system that can be easily used by aquaculture specialists or fishermen to identify rigidity of the twined objects such as fishing nets to reduce potential damage of the nets from the aquatic creatures.
[0056] The present invention provides an accurate mechanism to evaluate cut resistance through a mimicked biting action that resembles the biting action of the aquatic creatures.

,CLAIMS:1. A system for determining cut resistance of a twined object, the system comprising:
a jaw assembly comprising a jaw shaped cutter configured to interact with the twined object, wherein the interaction is a biting action on a surface of the twined object,
wherein the jaw shaped cutter comprises a upper cutting section and a lower cutting section, wherein the upper cutting section includes a first set of teeth and the lower cutting section includes a second set of teeth,
wherein the system includes an automated mechanism to enable activation of the jaw shaped cutter, wherein the activation of the jaw shaped cutter facilitates the biting action on the surface of the twined object when the twined object is positioned between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth of the jaw shaped cutter, and
wherein the system enables to estimate the cut resistance of the twined object based on measurement of bite force corresponding to the biting action required to cut the twined object.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the automated mechanism is enabled by an actuator of the system, wherein the actuator is operably coupled to the jaw assembly for activating the jaw shaped cutter to allow automated movement of the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section of the jaw shaped cutter in a pre-defined manner, wherein the cut resistance enables to evaluate the extent of rigidity indicative of resistance of the twined object to being cut by the jaw shaped cutter, and wherein the actuator is a pressure actuator.
3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cut resistance of the twined object is estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of the biting action of the jaw shaped cutter required to cut the twined object and corresponding pressure exerted by the pressure actuator.
4. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pre-defined manner includes at least one of an upward movement, a downward movement, a forward movement, a backward movement, a twisting movement in a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction and a sideways movement, and
wherein the actuator enables the upper cutting section and the lower cutting section to pull, push, hold, or rotate the twined object to mimic biting action of an aquatic creature.
5. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the actuator is coupled to a computing device to enable automated control of the actuator, wherein the applied bite force depends on the actuation, and wherein the actuators are controlled using a remote operational device coupled with the computing device.
6. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the actuator is a pressure pneumatic actuator, and wherein the bite force is based on controlled supply of compressed air to the pneumatic actuator.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the jaw shaped cutter is a metallic or non-metallic 3-dimensional (3D) printed substrate manufactured using a 3D printer, wherein the jaw shaped cutter is made of titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, iron, and polymer, and wherein the twined object includes at least one of a net, a fishing net, a rope, a twine and a fabric.
8. A jaw assembly comprising:
a jaw shaped cutter configured to interact with the twined object, wherein the interaction is a biting action on a surface of the twined object,
wherein the jaw shaped cutter comprises a upper cutting section and a lower cutting section, wherein the upper cutting section includes a first set of teeth and the lower cutting section includes a second set of teeth,
wherein the jaw shaped cutter facilitates biting action on the surface of the twined object when the twined object is positioned between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth of the jaw shaped cutter.
9. A method for determining cut resistance of a twined object, the method comprising
actuating, by an actuator, a jaw assembly to activate a jaw shaped cutter of the jaw assembly;
cutting, by the jaw shaped cutter, the twined object;
measuring corresponding bite force exerted to cut the twined object; and
estimating, based on the measured bite force, cut resistance of the twined object.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cut resistance of the twined object is estimated based on at least one of number of cycles or instances of the biting action of the jaw shaped cutter required to cut the twined object and corresponding pressure exerted by the pressure actuator.