Today’s innovative landscape is introducing sophisticated technologies for vision guided robotics (VGR) at a rapid pace, expanding robot functionality for diverse markets. Next-generation imaging systems, combined with the availability of more compact, highly efficient and less expensive robots, sensors and technologies, are allowing the implementation of robotic solutions for a wider range of applications, especially for small- to mid-size manufacturers.
Traditionally, picking and placing a random part from a bin in a timely manner has not been an easy task for a robot. This lack of functionality, combined with varying part shapes and poor lighting conditions on the factory floor, created a lack of confidence in robotic automation to efficiently meet unique customer requirements.