Machine vision system gives robots “eyes”. They show great manufacturing potential and further promote the automation of manufacturing industry.
When we talk about the robots in the factory, we may think of their busy figure on the assembly line. These robots only perform tasks programmed for them and never deviate. For many years, this kind of automation is active in the production line of the factory.
Today’s manufacturing robots have made remarkable progress. The development of technology has expanded their senses and unlocked new abilities for them. Their software and hardware have become more complex. One of the key changes is their “vision.”. Advanced machine vision systems, including cameras, scanners, sensors and software, give robots “eyes.” they show great manufacturing potential, mainly for automatic detection and industrial robot guidance.
The remarkable improvement of vision technology makes the machine
People can move freely and perform various tasks without operator intervention and reprogramming. With advanced object detection, recognition and grasping technology, these robots are very suitable for manufacturing high standard customized products.
By using the advanced vision system to adjust the coordinates to a specific position, today’s robots can pick up parts and articles of different standards, which can’t be completed by traditional assembly robots. Now, robots with visual ability can recognize and adapt to the changing environment.
Machine vision uses 2D or 3D images according to specific applications
Automatic detection, object tracking and product analysis can be greatly enhanced by 3D systems, because robots run in the 3D world. For many years, due to the problems of complexity and high cost, many manufacturers keep away from 3D machine vision. However, with the improvement of sensors and computing power, 3D vision system technology becomes easier to use and has been widely used.
