Exact positional gauging in six degrees of freedom using just one camera with GigE

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(2011), "Exact positional gauging in six degrees of freedom using just one camera with GigE", Industrial Robot, Vol. 38 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2011.04938aaf.002

Exact positional gauging in six degrees of freedom using just one camera with GigE

Article Type: Mini features From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 38, Issue 1

3D/6D robot vision technology from ISRA VISION provides spatial vision with only one camera. All six degrees of freedom of a three-dimensional object can be precisely determined with our MONO3D system. The system which has been proven in many applications is now available with GigE technology. This shows even greater benefits for compact systems, especially in network uses, and provides compelling cost advantages.

Vision systems make a significant contribution to higher productivity across the entire value chain in automotive production. 3D/6D robot vision technology from ISRA VISION provides particularly an economical and efficient alternative for 3Drobot guidance and 3D metrology, as it allows positional measurements with six degrees of freedom using only one camera, for example, when loading and unloading presses and when unloading complex components from racks, wire baskets, trays and containers.

Highly efficient, space-saving and economical

The MONO3D system provides, among other things, the ability to be deployed for a growing variety of automotive industry parts applications, offering safe and extremely economical solutions for robotic applications. Highly efficient, space-saving and cost efficient solutions which automotive manufacturers have already come to appreciate.

Using only one camera, the 3D/6D position recognition technology makes it possible to determine the position of even complex components. Only three object features are needed to determine this. This makes it possible to determine 3D position data even in high production cycles for individual parts as well as complete manufacturing lines. Additional measurement features increase accuracy.

GigE technology for easy network connection

Our MONO3D system is now available with GigE technology. The clearly increased performance characteristics with the deployment of Gigabit ethernet technology have led to a sensational innovation in 3D robot vision guidance. Compact and high-performance embedded PC’s provide the needed calculation power.

The ability to connect to a network allows easy operation of several cameras within one system. By using ethernet TCP/IP-based standards, the cameras can be easily connected to existing network systems. This supports data rates of up to 1,000 megabit per second. Even the range has been increased. The robots can communicate over the network with the image processing systems. This makes it possible to transmit assignments and transfers the results directly to the robot via the Gigabit ethernet. The system’s high degree of flexibility leads to significant cost advantages.

Because of its extremely compact design and simple data exchange in the network, the flexibility and performance of the MONO3D systems are significantly higher than so-called “smart cameras” – with much better evaluation times. Their lower operating costs open up many more areas of application. The effort needed to implement the systems is very low, as the system is quite straightforward. Since there is a low-space requirement, the systems can be easily integrated in the current production environment. Using GigE technology, the system is even more attractive for many additional applications.