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Photoneo expertise in Vision Spectra: Learn about the latest advancements in "bin picking"
.. - BPS now computes collisions with the grasped part
- Collision checking with other objects localized in the bin – the localization can detect objects even if they are not entirely visible in the scene. The entire model is rendered into the scene and used as a collision object.
- Gripper collision sensitivity - when picking with a two-finger gripper, the robot sometimes collides with the neighboring objects. As a solution to this problem, users are now allowed to define the gripper sensitivity and set what percentage of the gripper volume may get in a collision with the scanned point cloud or with any currently detected objects.
- The waypoint computation is 100 times faster for most of our robots thanks to the brand new inverse kinematics calculation algorithm
- Connections to cameras are faster
- The solution startup speed was reduced by 50%
- The Localization GUI now allows the definition of a bounding box where the detection will take place, leading to higher speed and increased safety
- A segmented image is now available, which is crucial for proper configuration of the localization settings
- computed grasping positions
- picking path stages
- trajectories
- Added support for drawing simple collision objects directly in the GUI
- Added support for resizing and scaling the environment objects
- The robot is now displayed in the environment configuration GUI
- Connected and calibrated scanners are now automatically displayed in the environment
- Connected vision systems can be triggered and the point cloud will be displayed, enabling a quick verification of the position of objects in the scanner’s view
- It has never been easier to set up the scanners’ field of view thanks to the possibility to display their scanning volumes
- Added pre-configured calibration ball, with its diameter being remembered by the system
- Possibility to visually verify the calibration results in the embedded visualizer
- Supported hand-eye calibration
- The approach and de-approach waypoints are now mandatory
- Motions planned between approach and de-approach path stages are planned as linear motions
- The maximum number of waypoints is 11
- The sampling step in linear trajectories can be configured in User settings
- Solution attachments to keep all data in one place. Users can attach additional files, such as robot program backups or additional CAD files, into their solutions. The files will be embedded directly into PBCF solution exports.
- Possibility to choose between a titles view or table view in the section of robots, grippers, and picked objects
- New user roles and a user access management section to assign different access rights to different users of the BPS.
- Welcome page for the initial, quick setup of:
- the installation timezone,
- customer’s accounts
- If you have a picking preference, you can now let the system know by setting your Favorite gripping point - by assigning it a high, medium or low status
- Troubleshooting of network connections is now easier due to new, descriptive error handling
- Inhibit the robot from picking partially occluded parts which often causes blocking
- Specify the direction in which the parts are to be picked. You can now configure the picking priority vector in the robot space.
- Disable or enable a collision with the picked part, depending on the object user handle
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Become the ultimate master of bin picking with the new Bin Picking Studio 1.4.0!
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COVID-19 does not impact Photoneo operations
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Check out our latest article on bin picking!
Adrian Kratky, Director of Robot Vision at Photoneo, will guide you through the basic types of bin picking applications, the most common challenges and the latest advancements in the field. What role does a high-level 3D vision play in a successful bin picking?
Find answers to all this and much more in this article published in Vision Spectra, spring 2020 issue.
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Adrian Kratky, Director of Robot Vision at Photoneo, will guide you through the basic types of bin picking applications, the most common challenges and the latest advancements in the field. What role does a high-level 3D vision play in a successful bin picking?
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string(12506) "Our team of experts invested months of endeavor to push automated bin picking to completely new realms - making the impossible real. Are you ready to enter the future of smart automation with the highest-level, market-leading technology?
We present you the Bin Picking Studio 1.4.0 - with new features, upgrades, and enhancements.
Collision checking
Collision checking algorithms were completely rewritten and enhanced with the following new abilities:
Scanner on the robot
The possibility to mount a scanner on the robot, a so-called hand-eye approach, was frequently requested by our partners and customers. This allows the user to use a smaller scanner for bigger bins and thus get a higher resolution and better details. Another significant benefit is provided by the option of variable viewpoints, which comes very handy in case one needs to take a closer look at the corners of the bin. Attach the scanner to the end of the robotic arm or gripper, calibrate them with a brand new marker pattern calibration and enjoy the benefits of scanning from variable viewpoints.
Inspector
We pushed “pure” debugging to another level. Besides marking the localized parts with color, we now also display complete trajectories in 3D space. The user can click on the detected objects and inspect:
Environment builder
Environment collision checking
Environment correction with the scan
Calibration
The process of alignment of the scanning volume with the robot’s working volume is crucial for successful bin picking and we will continuously work on improving the calibration pipeline. Besides higher user-friendliness, users can look forward to the following features:
Robot motion description
Fluent movement of the robotic arm is a basic requirement of any customer. Therefore we made a few tweaks to the path stage configuration:
Robot modules
Robot modules were also updated to improve error handling and connection reliability. In addition, new, more complete examples were added for every brand.
Convenience features
Besides all the features described above, we made a few smart enhancements across the entire system. These include:
Documentation extensions
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Inspector
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Environment builder
Environment collision checking
Environment correction with the scan
Calibration
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Robot motion description
Fluent movement of the robotic arm is a basic requirement of any customer. Therefore we made a few tweaks to the path stage configuration:
Robot modules
Robot modules were also updated to improve error handling and connection reliability. In addition, new, more complete examples were added for every brand.
Convenience features
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«Photoneo remains fully operational and available for you during the COVID-19 situation.»
Dear all,
Due to the current uneasy situation of the COVID-19 outbreak, our company has immediately taken actions to prevent further spread of the virus and protect the health of the entire Photoneo family that includes our employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and others. We follow the guidelines of the local governments and adjust our operations accordingly.
We deeply care about the satisfaction of our customers & partners; therefore we adopted regulations that allow us to remain fully operational and available for your convenience. Our production capacities remain intact and ready for your orders with minor to none effect on delivery dates.
Our support and delivery teams are there for you in the same way as you were used to - with one single difference: we are going to help you via online channels. We are able to facilitate all your requests and queries within standard response times.
As for sales activities, all Photoneo salespeople are available for you on their cell phones or via online communication channels, so do not hesitate and get in touch with them so they can give you an overview of the latest developments in our portfolio. Furthermore, the popular “Master of Bin Picking” training sessions are available online with the same, full experience as if you were sitting there with us.
We are doing the maximum in order to secure your satisfaction so you can continue being focused on 3D with us.
Yours sincerely,
Jan Zizka
CEO, Photoneo
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