IPI 3D Bin Picking (Automate Show 2013)

Publicado el 04/02/2013 Currently, automated bin picking is limited to shallow bins where 2D vision is used to identify items against a predictable bin color. However, when a warehouse uses deeper bins to increase storage capacity across their AS/RS system, items are likely to fall over and re-orient themselves within its container. In the case of cosmetics and personal goods, one small cylinder may get stuck under another, or a warehouse may wish to put multiple items into a bin to increase storage capacity. The Industrial Perception, Inc. (IPI) vision-guided robots (VGRs) can see the differences between objects in a jumbled pile, and bar code scan each item for quality control when necessary. Additionally, the IPI VGR can navigate around high walls when reaching into the bin with its end-effector path planning. In summary, to increase the density of the donor totes, IPI's 3D vision allows a VGR to see the object, pick its surface regardless of the angle, and move its gripper around the bin walls and other surfaces to avoid collision. IPI enables grippers to reach into obscure corners, at any angle, in order to successfully complete the job.