The rules of robotic vision are changing. Are you ready to see what’s next?

This year at Automate 2026, Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies, is tearing down the old limitations of automated handling and logistics. We are bringing a suite of industry-first, highly interactive demonstrations that prove one thing: modern automation doesn’t have to be rigid, slow, or confined to perfectly structured environments.

Whether you are struggling with delicate part extraction, chaotic bin picking, or inefficient pallet dimensioning, our latest AI-driven 3D vision solutions are designed to solve the most persistent bottlenecks in manufacturing and logistics.

Stop by Zebra Technologies booth at Automate 2026 to witness Photoneo’s four groundbreaking technologies live in action:

🗓️ June 22-25, 2026 
📍McCormick Place, Chicago
🦓 Zebra Technologies booth #1825

1. The Industry-First: In-Motion Hand-Eye Bag Rack Picking

In automotive and tier-1 manufacturing, extracting fragile parts from tightly compartmentalized custom dunnage (like bag racks) is notoriously slow. Legacy static vision systems force robots into a frustrating “stop-and-scan” routine for every single movement, killing cycle times and risking collisions.

The Solution: We are picking apart the old limitations of robotic vision. Our live demo features a UR10e cobot equipped with a MotionCam-3D in a hand-eye configuration, powered by Bin Picking Studio.

• 10x Faster Cycle Times: By utilizing scanning-in-motion technology, the robot captures a continuous stream of multi-angle 3D data while moving—never pausing to scan.

• Damage-Free Operations: The system calculates sub-millimeter precise, collision-free paths within tight compartments.

• The Result: See firsthand how continuous motion transforms a complex, multi-step workflow (extraction, depositing, standard bin picking, and reinsertion) into one fluid, high-speed loop.

2. Interactive AI-Driven Depalletization

Traditional robotic depalletizing systems are spatially constrained and highly sensitive to change. If a load shifts during transit or human interference occurs, legacy systems fault out, leading to expensive downtime. They also typically require massive overhead camera gantries.

The Solution: Step up and interact with our resilient, AI-driven depalletization cell. Guided by the MotionCam-3D Gen3 and Bin Picking Studio, a Techman Robot will dynamically arrange boxes into complex patterns.

• Real-Time Adaptability: We invite you to manually shuffle the boxes mid-cycle! Watch the AI instantly recalculate and keep the robot moving without missing a beat.

• Flexible Installation: This compact demo proves that our 3D scanner delivers exceptional precision even at an angle—no massive, perfectly perpendicular overhead mounts required.

• The Result: Maximum uptime for chaotic warehouse environments and complex mixed-SKU handling.

3. Intelligent Bin Picking & Precision Machine Feeding

Receiving parts in bulk is great for shipping but terrible for production. Relying on human labor to constantly reach into bins, identify the orientation of heavy parts, and feed them into CNC machines is a massive bottleneck that ties up workers in dull, repetitive tasks.

• The Solution: It’s not enough to just empty a bin; parts must be “process-ready.” Watch as a Yaskawa GP8 robot, driven by the industry-leading PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3, intelligently tackles a chaotic pile of plumber flanges.

• Process-Ready Parts: The AI identifies pick points, recognizes part orientation, and uses a side-mounted fixture to execute a 180-degree flip when necessary.

• Precision Kitting: Parts aren’t just dropped; they are perfectly slotted into a presentation plate, ready for immediate downstream assembly or machining.

• The Result: True “lights-out” machine tending that breaks manufacturing bottlenecks, cuts labor costs, and improves quality.

4. Instant 3D Volume Measurement & Dimensioning

Manual dimensioning in logistics is a massive revenue leak. Relying on tape measures or rigid dimensioning scanners slows down throughput, leading to poor load planning and companies paying to “ship empty air.”

• The Solution: Transition from robotic handling to high-ROI data capture at our interactive 3D volume measurement station. This setup combines the high-performance MotionCam-3D Color (3S80) with the powerful analytics of Zebra Aurora Vision Studio (ZAVS).

• Direct Point-Cloud Computation: Place an item on the station and watch the system instantly calculate its precise volume directly from the dynamic 3D scene—no predefined CAD models or mechanical fixtures required.

• Instant Revenue Recovery: Ensure accurate billing on every parcel and optimize storage density on the fly.

• The Result: Unmatched workflow efficiency that captures precise dimensional data continuously, completely eliminating the manual measurement bottleneck.

See It To Believe It

The future of automation is continuous, adaptable, and intelligent. Don’t let rigid legacy systems dictate your production speed or warehouse efficiency.

Join Photoneo and Zebra Technologies at Automate 2026 to interact with these systems, speak with our vision experts, and discover how our end-to-end solutions can transform your operations.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!