Vision technology

Why combine vision technology with robotics?
 

1. Position detection and orientation
   Robots can use cameras to detect where an object is located—and in what position or orientation.
   Example: A robot detects that a part is lying at an angle and adjusts its gripping angle accordingly.
    
2. Flexibility instead of rigid programming
   Without vision, everything must be precisely pre-positioned. With image processing, robots can also handle parts that are lying in disorder (e.g., in “bin picking” or “reaching into the box”).
    
3. Real-time quality control
   Vision systems can detect errors before parts are assembled or packaged.
   Example: Scratches, incorrect parts, positioning errors.
    
4. Navigation assistance
   Mobile robots (e.g., AMRs, drones) use cameras to orient themselves in space and avoid obstacles.
    
5. Human-robot interaction
   Vision enables the recognition of gestures, people, or safety distances – important for collaborative robots (cobots).