Integrated Vision Solutions A World of Material Handling Solutions

Why Use Vision?  Cost reduction  To find randomly placed parts  To verify part type  To inspect part  Affordable  Maintainable

Robots & Vision vs. People HighFixedInterpretation VariesHighRepeatability VariesHighAccuracy MediumExtremely FastSpeed PERSONMACHINEACTION

Applications  Find locations  Measure parts  Verify presence  Inspections  Robot guidance

Robotic Vision Process Types  Fixed camera vision  Single camera  Multiple cameras – High-speed

Robotic Vision Process Types  Robot-mounted vision  Single field of view - tight access/multiple parts/clearance  Multiple field of view - low cycle time requirements

Robotic Vision Elements  Integrated vision unit  Multiple cameras  Camera mounts  Application software  Calibration target  Interfaced to robot controller  X, Y and rotational search

Integrated Vision  Motoman has integrated vision into many applications to provide innovative solutions to positioning problems Banner

Vision Systems: Cognex InSight

Vision Systems: Cognex 8100 Series

Vision Systems: DVT Legend Series

Pixel Counter  Banner presence plus:  Camera-based sensing  Pixel counting sensor  Pass/fail outputs

Image Processing DVT Cognex

Flexible Feeding with Vision Part Finding

Flexible Feeding & Conveyor Tracking  Conveyor- fed parts  Vision finding  Part staging for next operation

Part Finding/Inspection

Wafer Counting/Verification

Typical Part  Task  Locate the part and determine: – X and Y location – Flat on the D hole  Place the part on a assembly or shipping tray

Vision Code  Tools  Cognex Insight – Spreadsheet programming – Pattern matching – Radial rulers – Download P-point to controller through RS232 link

Applications  Find locations  Measure parts  Verify presence  Inspections  Robot guidance

Why Use Vision?  Cost reduction  To find randomly placed parts  To verify part type  To inspect part  Affordable  Maintainable