Robot Vision Optimizes Automated Kitting Cell
How a high-performance robot vision system solved the pick-and-place performance issues of an automated kitting cell
The rc_viscore is a high-resolution IP54-protected 3D stereo sensor with an integrated rc_randomdot pattern projector. It provides 12 Megapixel (MP) camera images and uniquely accurate depth, confidence and error images. It is particularly suitable for the more complex automation tasks, such as detecting small parts in larger workspaces – i.e. whenever high-quality image processing is required. This makes it, for instance, particularly suitable for bin picking applications in industrial automation and logistics, that require high quality image processing.
The performance of the sensor can be optimized for specific applications with the rc_reason software modules.
The rc_viscore is a high-resolution 3D stereo sensor for automation and robotic applications with an integrated rc_randomdot pattern projector. This stereo robot camera provides 12Megapixel (MP) camera images and (in combination with an rc_cube Edge Computer or the SGM®Producer) depth, confidence and error images, allowing even small parts to be detected with high accuracy. The integrated rc_randomdot projector additionally allows for dense depth images even for objects/scenes with little texture.
In combination with the rc_cube, the rc_viscore provides the image data for object detection and grasp computation applications, e.g. in industrial automation and logistics applications. Providing exceptionally high-resolution images, the rc_viscore is the ideal 3D stereo sensor even for complex robotic applications. It is compatible with all rc_reason software modules.
| Model (Type) | rc_viscore (210m-16-12M-H1-R) |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 4112 x 3008 pixels monochrome |
| Framerate | 9 Hz |
| Focal length | 16 mm |
| Field of view | Horizontal: 47.5°, Vertical: 35.7° |
| Workspace | 670 mm x 640 mm @ 1.0 m distance 1550 mm x 1280 mm @ 2.0 m distance 2430 mm x 1920 mm @ 3.0 m distance 3310 mm x 2560 mm @ 4.0 m distance |
| Depth image | 4112 x 3008 pixel (Full) @ 2.8 Hz (Nvidia RTX2070) 2056 x 1504 pixel (High) @ 4.6 Hz (Nvidia RTX2070) 1028 x 752 pixel (Medium) @ 9 Hz (Nvidia RTX2070) 686 x 502 pixel (Low) @ 9 Hz (Nvidia RTX2070) |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Baseline | 210 mm |
| Size (W x H x L) | 262 mm x 204 mm x 82 mm |
| Mass | 1.64 kg |
| Model (Type) | rc_viscore (210m-16-12M-H1-R) |
|---|---|
| Full depth quality | 0.89 m to 1.00 m 1.60 m to 2.00 m 2.18 m to 3.00 m 2.65 m to 4.00 m |
| High depth quality | 0.52 m to 1.00 m 0.66 m to 2.00 m 0.75 m to 3.00 m 0.80 m to 4.00 m 1.00 m to infinity |
| Medium and low depth quality | 0.52 m to infinity |
* with 3.4 Gbytes of GPU memory as in case of the rc_cube
| distance | rc_viscore | |
|---|---|---|
| Lateral resolution | 1.0 m 2.0 m 3.0 m 4.0 m | 0.4 mm 0.9 mm 1.3 mm 1.7 mm |
| Depth resolution | 1.0 m 2.0 m 3.0 m 4.0 m | 0.1 mm 0.5 mm 1.2 mm 2.0 mm |
| Average depth accuracy | 1.0 m 2.0 m 3.0 m 4.0 m | 0.5 mm 2.0 mm 4.6 mm 8.2 mm |
* in millimeters with high quality stereo matching and random dot projection on non-reflective and non-transparent objects
| Model (Type) | rc_viscore (210m-16-12M-H1-R) |
|---|---|
| Storage/Transport temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (passive cooling) |
| Relative humidity (non condensing) | 20 % to 80 % |
| Protection class | IP54 |
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| Min | Nominal | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 22.0 V | 24 V | 26.0 V |
| Max power consumption | 48 W | ||
| Overcurrent protection | Supply must be fuse-protected to a maximum of 2 A | ||
| EMC compliance | see Electronical and safety standards | ||
| Model (Type) | rc_viscore (210m-16-12M-H1-R) |
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| Software | SGM®Producer software library (free download; required for operating the rc_viscore with a computing resource other than the rc_cube) |
| Please note that the rc_viscore requires two Gigabit Ethernet Connectors. |
| The rc_viscore can only be operated in conjunction with an rc_cube or a comparable industrial PC. Please note that for use with a PC other than the rc_cube, use of the SGM®Producer (included) is required. |
| For use with an rc_cube S, we recommend a switch. The switch must be unmanaged and must provide a 2,5 GBit port for connection with the rc_cube S. An example of a suitable switch is the TPLink TL-SG105-M2. |
How a high-performance robot vision system solved the pick-and-place performance issues of an automated kitting cell
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