1 Background Scott Automation Robotics(SCOTT)has developed an Automated Beef Rib Cutting machine using dual energy x-ray(DEXA)technology to determine cutting lines.The purpose of this project is to determine whether the same x-ray technology can deliver Objective Carcase Measurement(OCM)of bone,fat and muscle. SCOTT will utilise the x-ray technology present in this system to perform preliminary offline trials,analysing beef primal cuts and portions to determine whether the technology can deliver OCM of bone,fat and muscle composition.Murdoch University will be engaged to develop the trialling methodology,assist in conducting the trials and to perform the analysis required to assess whether the Automated Rib Cutting x-ray system is suitable for beef OCM calculations Below are examples of the images SCOTT has successfully obtained in their x-ray Rib Cutting project: Identifying sensing technologies able to improve current processing and/or provide a platform for OCM and automation is a key focus for automation RD&E suppliers such as SCOTT and the industry as a whole.Currently,there is no single technology proven to be able to measure carcase OCM characteristics while also being able to enhance or provide a platform for automation,particularly for beef processing.Being able to utilise a single x-ray system as a platform for Automation and OCM will provide a major step in sensing automation for red meat processing. Potential benefits of successfully advancing the use of pre-developed technology for OCM includes Utilisation of common technology for OCM and automated cutting (cost,footprint, enhanced return on investment) Page 6 of 44Page 6 of 44 1 Background Scott Automation & Robotics (SCOTT) has developed an Automated Beef Rib Cutting machine using dual energy x-ray (DEXA) technology to determine cutting lines. The purpose of this project is to determine whether the same x-ray technology can deliver Objective Carcase Measurement (OCM) of bone, fat and muscle. SCOTT will utilise the x-ray technology present in this system to perform preliminary offline trials, analysing beef primal cuts and portions to determine whether the technology can deliver OCM of bone, fat and muscle composition. Murdoch University will be engaged to develop the trialling methodology, assist in conducting the trials and to perform the analysis required to assess whether the Automated Rib Cutting x-ray system is suitable for beef OCM calculations. Below are examples of the images SCOTT has successfully obtained in their x-ray Rib Cutting project: Identifying sensing technologies able to improve current processing and/or provide a platform for OCM and automation is a key focus for automation RD&E suppliers such as SCOTT and the industry as a whole. Currently, there is no single technology proven to be able to measure carcase OCM characteristics while also being able to enhance or provide a platform for automation, particularly for beef processing. Being able to utilise a single x-ray system as a platform for Automation and OCM will provide a major step in sensing automation for red meat processing. Potential benefits of successfully advancing the use of pre-developed technology for OCM includes:  Utilisation of common technology for OCM and automated cutting (cost, footprint, enhanced return on investment)