The startup develops 2D and 3D vision systems specifically designed for collaborative robots (cobots) to enhance their pick-and-place capabilities in both static and dynamic conveyor applications. This technology enables industries to improve operational efficiency and accuracy in material handling processes.
Funding
$910K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional robotic pick-and-place systems often require complex and expensive fixturing to ensure accurate object recognition and placement, especially when dealing with moving objects or dynamic conveyor systems. This complexity increases setup time and costs, limiting the flexibility and adaptability of robotic automation in manufacturing and logistics environments.
Solution
Visual Robotics offers the VIM-303 Vision Guidance Camera, an integrated 2D/3D vision system and robot controller designed to simplify and enhance robotic pick-and-place operations. The arm-mounted camera utilizes patented Vision-in-Motion technology to enable robots to pick both stationary and moving objects without the need for extensive fixturing. By combining a 3D camera, 2D camera, vision processing, and robot guidance into a single unit, the VIM-303 streamlines integration and reduces the overall system cost. The system also supports semantic programming, allowing users to program robots using natural language commands.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturing companies, logistics providers, and system integrators seeking to automate pick-and-place tasks with collaborative robots in static and dynamic environments.
Features
- Integrated 2D and 3D vision system for object recognition and localization
- Patented Vision-in-Motion technology for picking moving objects on dynamic conveyors
- Arm-mounted camera design for flexible deployment and reduced fixturing requirements
- Built-in robot controller, eliminating the need for a separate control system
- Semantic programming interface for intuitive, natural language robot programming
- All-in-one design integrating camera, illumination, and processing capabilities
- Suitable for collaborative robots (cobots) in pick-and-place applications