Smart image processing in dynamic environments

Cameras allow robots to perceive their surroundings, recognize objects, and perform complex tasks. In order to perform these tasks, robot arm cameras must be able to compensate for vibrations, process image data in real time, and offer seamless integration. This requires special cameras designed to overcome these challenges.

Typical applications for cameras mounted on robot arms
Thanks to its vibration resistance and compact design, the Stereo visard camera is ideal for industrial use on robot arms and in dynamic environments.

Quality control and inspection
With its high image quality, the Basler Stereo visard camera reliably checks components and products for defects. Thanks to on-board processing, it enables fast and autonomous quality control. The automotive and electronics industries in particular benefit from its real-time fault detection.

Pick-and-place applications
For pick-and-place tasks, stereo image processing captures objects in three dimensions and calculates their positions precisely. The Stereo visard camera helps robots in the logistics and e-commerce sectors efficiently grasp goods and place them correctly.

Bin picking and sorting
Bin picking is the process of removing randomly arranged objects from containers. With the help of the Stereo visard's stereo image processing, the robotic arm can detect objects in 3D, locate them in real time, and consequently grasp them. This is particularly advantageous in warehousing and logistics.



The camera for the best results on a robot arm
Although there are huge benefits to having a camera on a robotic arm, there are some challenges that need to be considered. The Stereo visard camera has been specially developed to meet these requirements.

Defies vibrations, shocks, and splashes
Robotic arms generate vibrations that can lead to blurred images. Our Stereo visard camera provides sufficient mechanical stability to avoid these issues, and also takes into account the harsh conditions found in production environments:

Real-time capability for reliable results
For many applications, especially with rapid movements of the robotic arm, it is crucial that image processing takes place in real time.

The Stereo visard camera offers Real-time data processing through On-Board Processing: Image data is processed directly on the camera, and the system can react quickly. An external computer is not required.



Collision avoidance thanks to Collision Check
Robotic arms often have to make do with limited space and perform fast movements in close succession. This can easily lead to collisions and, in the worst case, the camera can be decalibrated. Thanks to Collision Check, the Stereo visard works reliably, even in small spaces.

The Collision Check Function of the software modules 3D ItemPick, 3D BoxPick or 3D SilhouetteMatch prevents the gripper from colliding with other objects.

Easy integration into the robotics application
The integration of a camera system into the robot controller is essential, and a crucial factor for the efficiency and reliability of robotics applications.

Precise calibration of the camera and robot arm
One Hand-eye calibration is required when a robotic system uses a camera to detect objects and then interacts with them using a gripper or tool. After all, the system must know how to translate the camera's coordinates into the robot's coordinates.

Lightweight and compact
Robotic arms have limited capacities in terms of the additional weight that can be accommodated.

Thanks to these product features, the additional load on the robot is minimized and it is easier to integrate imaging.




Advantages of the Stereo visard camera for robotic arms
The Stereo visard camera is the perfect solution for applications where robots need to work with a state-of-the-art camera system. It offers: