We Give Robots the Power of Sight
In many companies today, robots are already performing tasks that are difficult or impossible or very monotonous for humans to perform. They achieve consistent quality and reliability and are often faster than humans. However, the areas of application are limited, since a robot can only perform a specific task in a limited range of motion. Computer vision can make robots "smarter" and help to expand their fields of application. We at Basler are experts in the field of computer vision. We give robots the power of sight.
Image-Guided Robots: Flexible Thanks to Computer Vision
Discover New Possibilities Thanks to Vision-guided Robotics
Robots that can see can perform tasks that would otherwise require a great deal of time, effort and ultimately cost.
There are many applications that can benefit from vision-guided robotics.
Material Handling and Transport
Vision-guided robotics enable performance of tasks such as pick-and-place, labeling, palletizing, packaging and material transport. Increased flexibility, optimized collaboration with employees and reliable operation are just some of the possible benefits.
Process and Quality Control
Inspection of parts, metrology, classification, assembly and machine tending - all these applications require imaging for a stable and safe implementation. With the right vision system for robotics, higher accuracy, higher throughput or less downtime can be achieved.
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Vision technology is becoming more and more relevant for robot applications. As a vision expert, you have probably already recognized this. We show you here how you can successfully combine both technologies.
Extensive Portfolio
- Cameras with resolutions from VGA to 24 MP
- Cameras with global shutter for applications with moving objects; cameras with rolling shutter for cost-sensitive applications
- Time-of-Flight cameras for precise and cost-efficient 3D imaging
- Compatible components: lenses and lighting matched to the application, cables suitable for drag chains
Robotics-Compliant Interfaces
- Standard USB3.0 interface with high throughput
- GigE interface, if the camera is mounted outside the arm (off-arm) slightly offset or further away
- Both interfaces are supported by all common industrial PCs and embedded systems and also by many robot controllers.
Standard USB3.0 interface with high throughput
GigE interface, if the camera is mounted outside the arm (off-arm) slightly offset or further away
Both interfaces are supported by all common industrial PCs and embedded systems and also by many robot controllers.
Set up Your Vision System
- ROS compatibility: The Robot Operating System (ROS) ensures the compatibility of all components - this of course also applies to our cameras.
- drag&bot as manufacturer-independent middleware - in combination with the drag&bot software, vision integration into your robot application becomes quite easy.
- Integration into many well-known, already existing robotic systems (Epson, ABB, TM)
ROS compatibility: The Robot Operating System (ROS) ensures the compatibility of all components - this of course also applies to our cameras.
drag&bot as manufacturer-independent middleware - in combination with the drag&bot software, vision integration into your robot application becomes quite easy.
Integration into many well-known, already existing robotic systems (Epson, ABB, TM)
If you are an expert in the field of robotics and would like to know how your application can benefit from vision solutions, you have come to the right place.
Stability and Reliability
- Basler cameras offer a high degree of reliability, making them stand out from consumer cameras.
- Our cameras are more flexible and much cheaper than smart cameras.
- Basler cameras are GenICam-compliant, which ensures that integration is stable over time.
Basler cameras offer a high degree of reliability, making them stand out from consumer cameras.
Our cameras are more flexible and much cheaper than smart cameras.
Basler cameras are GenICam-compliant, which ensures that integration is stable over time.
Comprehensive Portfolio
- Resolutions from VGA to 24 MP
- Global and rolling shutter
- Compatible components
- 3D cameras for depth information
- Convenient online tools for easy selection of the components: Lens Selector, Vision System Configurator
Resolutions from VGA to 24 MP
Global and rolling shutter
Compatible components
3D cameras for depth information
Convenient online tools for easy selection of the components: Lens Selector, Vision System Configurator
Easy Integration
- pylon Camera Software Suite as programming interface for all camera models
- Many code examples and assistance for easy setup of the camera system
- ROS compatibility
pylon Camera Software Suite as programming interface for all camera models
Many code examples and assistance for easy setup of the camera system
ROS compatibility
Do you need help in choosing the right vision system and components? We are happy to help!
Configure Your Vision System
We can help you to configure your vision system. With the help of our pylon camera drivers for the Robot Operating System (ROS) and the integration of our camera drivers
into the drag&bot software for robotics, this becomes easier than you think. In addition, our online tool, the Vision Solution Guide,
offers advice on finding the right camera and accessories for your vision application.
Robot Vision Software
Easily integrate Basler 2D cameras into your robot application using the pylon Camera Software Suite, which is integrated into the drag&bot software.
The pylon camera driver for ROS (Robot Operating System) enables the use of GigE and USB 3.0 cameras in robotic applications.
Learn more about the robot vision software drag&bot More about the pylon camera driver for ROS
Vision Solution Guide
Do you need help finding the right vision components for your robotics application? This tool will guide you to the right combination for your project.
News about Vision-guided Robotics
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3D Bin Picking Solution for Metallic and Shiny Objects
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Vision Technology in Robotics - With a Sense of Sight for More Flexibility
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When Robots See – An Additional Sense for Better Performance
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