Vision-guided robotics using AI
AI can provide complete path planning for a variety of applications where objects must be handled from A to B.
Vision-guided robotics using AI
Complete robotic guidance
Robotic guidance transcends mere movement; it’s about intelligent navigation powered by 4D Vision. With Apera AI’s Vue robotic vision software, robots are not only smarter but also faster. This technology enables robots to:
- Interpret Complex Environments: Robots can discern clear and shiny objects even under ambient light, achieving an industry-leading vision cycle time as low as 0.3 seconds. This efficiency translates to a staggering 2,000 picks per hour.
- Precision in Assembly: Whether it’s multi-part assemblies or intricate tasks, robots guided by Vue software can execute with unparalleled accuracy. The system understands the geometry and markings on parts, ensuring they are correctly oriented during assembly, even when sourced from random bins.
- Efficient Machine Tending: Automation with Apera AI means eliminating costly pre- and post-machining fixtures. Robots can handle objects like shiny aluminum blocks from random bins, placing them into CNC or laser marking machines, and then moving the finished part to the next manufacturing step. This adaptability is perfect for high-mix, flexible manufacturing, allowing for diverse parts with minimal changeover times.
- Advanced Sorting Capabilities: Vue software can discern even minute differences between objects. Whether it’s translucent medical device parts or black injection-molded plastic components with subtle variations, Apera AI ensures precise sorting.
From automotive giants to nimble startups, industries are turning to Apera AI to redefine what’s possible with robotic automation. Dive deeper into our case studies and discover how leading companies are harnessing the power of 4D vision.
Apera Vue robotic vision software: Guiding the future
Autopilot + Dexterity
To provide complete robotic guidance, the vision system has to quickly perform a variety of tasks:
- Object identification
- Path planning / pose estimation
- Grasp planning
- Collision avoidance
- Object orientation
- Object placement
That’s what Apera AI calls Autopilot. It’s the ability to deal with complexity quickly and reliably.
Extending these capabilities to two-finger gripping is called Dexterity—the ability to pick items out of a random array without colliding with other objects, and understanding how an object has been picked up.
Speed
Every second counts. Apera Vue can work as quickly as 0.3 seconds to identify an object and provide complete path planning instructions to the robot.
We achieve the speed through proprietary vision models based on AI neural networks. The models factor in what objects are identifiable, how they would be picked by the robot, and different operating conditions such as light and physical operating boundaries.
Plug, play, and perform
Say goodbye to tedious setups and custom programming. With Apera Vue vision software, we train AI to understand the task over 1 million simulated cycles.
You don’t need to be a vision expert and most installs take only a few hours. Most importantly, you don’t need physical possession of the cell to create the vision program. Your Vue software package includes unlimited AI training for when your needs change.
Compatibility: Your robot, your vision
Currently, we support major brands such as ABB, FANUC, Denso, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, Doosan, Epson, KUKA, Kawasaki Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron and Stäubli.
You can choose the best robot for the job, including the standard or custom end-of-arm tool that’s needed. We can also provide our input on the best gripping strategy—that’s the service you get with experienced robotics engineers working on your project.
4D Vision: Seeing beyond the obvious
4D Vision is the name of Apera AI’s core technology. At its heart, this is AI-powered vision technology that enables human-like sight, and incredibly fast and reliable object identification and robotic path planning. If you want to see what’s under the hood, click the link.