Consisting of a camera, a lighting unit, and a processing unit equipped with AI algorithms, the footpad control system can detect potential footpad dermatitis in broiler chickens, ducks, and turkeys and classify it into various stages. The ChickenCheck footpad control system can be calibrated to meet national animal welfare assessment requirements, such as using three or four quality levels. Based on the captured images and classifications, insights into housing conditions can be derived. Furthermore, feedback can be provided to farmers, and transparency in the slaughterhouse can be enhanced through detailed statistics and data storage.

In addition to identifying footpad dermatitis, analyzing hock joint inflammations in poultry is another critical aspect of welfare assessment. By integrating the joint control system, the ChickenCheck system can classify hock joint inflammations in up to three quality levels. Similar to the footpad control system, the joint control system enables conclusions about housing conditions and the development of improvement measures.