This section introduces the robot vision currently being developed by Nikon from the perspectives of high speed, recognition capacity and flexibility.

Nikon's robot vision system achieves a 100%* picking rate in bin picking by utilizing its high recognition skill. Also, its high speed enable robot to assemble at moving target . User-friendly and low workload GUI reduces the user's effort. The video below introduces these features. * Under Nikon environment and workpieces

The vision system equipped with 2D and 3D cameras achieves a high speed image processing of maximum 200 fps. This allows robot to increase their productivity by working on un-stable object.

High-speed image recognition and control enables the machine to respond to sudden changes in workpiece positions and orientations. Even if a workpiece suddenly moves, the system recognizes the change, and performs the operation by changing the gripping position. In the production process, the system can respond to sudden line stoppages and workpieces whose postures change easily.

Utilizing its high speed, it is capable of recognizing workpieces with high precision to enable measurement of small, black and glossy workpieces.

The hand-vision type sensor reduces the number of leftovers in the box by searching for workpieces from different angles by peering when there is no recognizable workpiece in the field of view.

Since it is attached to the robot, there is no need for a fixed frame. Also, when working on a moving workpiece, no connection to a conveyor or encoder is required, so the system can be introduce with simple equipment.

The easy-to-understand, simple setup screen facilitates intuitive operation, making it easy for everyone to use. Auto-calibration and path setting reduces the setup time. Workpieces can be added in under 20 minutes*. * Under Nikon environment and workpieces

By connecting the robot vision to cloud, offline operations can be performed such as workpiece changes, error log management & analysis. In addition, centralized management of multiple units becomes possible, which makes it easy to handle a wide variety of products and quantities.