Robot Vision for Machine Tending – with No Manual Intervention
How adding a robot vision component enables precise pick-and-place for automated machine tending with 100+ different parts
This smart camera is designed to enhance the capabilities of robots. The rc_visard 3D stereo sensor family enables robots to instantly generate and simultaneously process location-based data in real time, revolutionizing applications from precision bin-picking to seamless navigation. Furthermore, its on-board processing power eliminates the need for external (vision) computers.
Available in five versions, the rc_visard 3D stereo sensor is suitable for a wide range of applications. Utilizing self-motion estimation (VINS), these sensors determine their position with millimetric accuracy, even in vibration-prone environments. Our comprehensive on-board software, expandable through the rc_reason software suite, enhances application-specific functionalities, while an intuitive user interface makes the setup particularly easy.
Enable your robot to ‘see’ by equipping it with the rc_visard 3D stereo sensor and make your automation solutions more flexible.
Users of the rc_visard do not need any experience or expertise in machine vision:
Thanks to its user-friendly and easily accessible web interface, the rc_visard can be used intuitively and the installation effort is reduced to a minimum. Furthermore, the rc_visard can be connected and configured via Rest-API, ROS and GenICam.
The rc_visard 65 color is optimized for applications with viewing distance of typically less than 50 cm that require color differentiation. Its compact size makes it particularly suited for robot-mounting. As it features color differentiation capacities, the rc_visard 65 color works best in good lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 65 monochrome is optimized for applications with viewing distance of typically less than 50 cm that do not require color differentiation. Its compact size makes it particularly suited for robot-mounting. As its cameras are three times more light-sensitive than color cameras, hence it reliably works even in poor/ variable lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 160 color is optimized for applications that require high precision at larger working distances. It is a good choice for static mounting above a scene as well as in mobile robotics applications, e.g. for navigation. As it features color differentiation capacities, the rc_visard 160 color works best in good lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 160 monochrome is optimized for applications with a viewing distance greater than 50 cm that do not require color differentiation. The rc_visard 160 monochrome relies on cameras that are three times more light-sensitive than color cameras; hence it reliably works even in poor/variable lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 160 monochrome is available in two variants:
The rc_visard 160m-6 features lenses with a focal length of 6 mm (rather than the standard 4 mm). This leads to a slightly smaller viewing area, but enables a higher resolution and accuracy. This can be useful for set-ups with rather large viewing distance.
The rc_visard 65 color is optimized for applications with viewing distance of typically less than 50 cm that require color differentiation. Its compact size makes it perfect for robot-mounting. As it features color differentiation capacities, the rc_visard 65 color is best applied in good lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 65 monochrome is optimized for applications with viewing distance of typically less than 50 cm that do not require color differentiation. Its compact size makes it perfect for robot-mounting and as its cameras that are three times more light-sensitive than color cameras, it reliably works even in poor/ variable lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 160 color is optimized for applications that require a high precision at larger working distances. It is a good choice for static mounting above a scene as well as in mobile robotics applications, e.g. for navigation. As it features color differentiation capacities, the rc_visard 160 color is best applied in good lighting conditions.
The rc_visard 160 monochrome is optimized for applications with a viewing distance greater than 50 cm that do not require color differentiation. It relies on cameras that are three times more light-sensitive than color cameras; hence it reliably works even in poor/variable lighting conditions.
Please note that the rc_visard 160 monochrome is available in two variants: With a focal length of 6 mm or the standard 4 mm. The focal length of 6mm enables a higher resolution and accuracy n a slightly smaller viewing area. This can be useful for set-ups with rather large viewing distance.
rc_visard can be used reliably in indoor and outdoor areas.
Accurate image data even with fast movements.
Several sensors can operate in a limited space without interference.
| rc_visard 65 / rc_visard 160 | |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 1280 x 960 pixel, color or monochrome |
| Field of view | 4 mm lens: Horizontal: 61°, Vertical: 48° 6 mm lens: Horizontal: 43°, Vertical: 33° |
| IR cutoff | 650 nm |
| Depth image | 1280 x 960 pixel (Full) @ 1 Hz (with StereoPlus license) |
| Egomotion | 200 Hz, low latency |
| Computing unit | Nvidia Tegra K1 |
| Power supply | 18 V to 30 V |
| Cooling | Passive |
| rc_visard 65 | rc_visard 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 65 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth range | 0.2 m to infinity | 0.5 m to infinity |
| Size (W x H x L) | 135 mm x 75 mm x 96 mm | 230 mm x 75 mm x 84 mm |
| Mass | 0.68 kg | 0.84 kg |
| distance (mm) | rc_visard 65-4 | rc_visard 160-4 | rc_visard 160-6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral resolution (mm) | 200 500 1000 2000 3000 | 0.2 0.5 0.9 1.9 2.8 | – 0.5 0.9 1.9 2.8 | – 0.3 0.6 1.3 1.9 |
| depth resolution (mm) | 200 500 1000 2000 3000 | 0.04 0.2 0.9 3.6 8.0 | – 0.1 0.4 1.5 3.3 | – 0.06 0.3 1.0 2.2 |
| Average depth accuracy (mm) | 200 500 1000 2000 3000 | 0.2 0.9 3.6 14.2 32.1 | – 0.4 1.5 5.8 13.0 | – 0.3 1.0 3.9 8.8 |
* in millimeters with full resolution stereo matching and random dot projection on non-reflective and non-transparent objects.
| Resolution | Latency onboard | Latency offboard (RTX 2070) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 214 x 160 pixel | 150 ms | 100 ms | |
| Medium | 320 x 240 pixel | 170 ms | 120 ms | |
| High | 640 x 480 pixel | 680 ms | 150 ms | |
| Full | 1280 x 960 pixel | 1300 ms | 220 ms |
* The latency includes stereo computation on the GPU, postfiltering on the CPU and transmission time. For high resolutions, the GPU computation time can be reduced by using a faster GPU and/or limiting the depth range.
| rc_visard 65 / rc_visard 160 | |
|---|---|
| Storage/transport temperature | -25 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Relative humidity (non-condensing) | 20 % to 80 % |
| Vibration | 5 g |
| Shock | 50 g |
| Protection class | IP54 |
| Others |
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| Min | Nominal | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 18.0 V | 24 V | 30.0 V |
| Max power consumption | 25 W | ||
| Overcurrent protection | Supply must be fuse-protected to a maximum of 2 A | ||
| EMC compliance | See standards | ||
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