Objects detection for robots

The PLB (Part Localization in Bins) system by SICK deals with the precise and 3D localization of objects placed in bins and boxes. The Ruler S scanning relies on a 3D camera with superior image quality, regardless of variations in contrast and colour. The software manages the complete rotation of the pieces and their overlap to customize each application. Part localization is based on matching between CAD model of part and 3D image. Once the position of the piece has been determined, the system verifies that it can be picked without collisions by using the CAD model of the robot gripper. Finally, the system outputs the object position, in the robot’s coordinate system, and the list of valid gripping positions with which the robot can pick the sample without colliding with the surrounding environment. Instead, to perform 2D localization of parts on conveyor belts, SICK provides the PLOC (Part Localizator On Conveyor), a solution based on the use of the InspectorP654 2D cameras and entirely developed with AppStudio.