Robot Vision Guidance Systems

Adaptive Innovations can help your engineering team implement advanced robot vision guidance systems to improve repeatability, capability, and flexibility of your automated processes.

Understanding Robot Vision Technology

In the past, automated robotic assembly systems essentially worked in the dark. Robot arms operated in their pre-set patterns and would continue to do so even if parts were misaligned or missing. Today, however, advanced sensor and machine learning technologies make it possible for these systems to see what they’re doing and use visual inputs to make adjustments in much the same way as a human worker would.

This is the principle behind robot vision guidance, and Adaptive Innovations has the skill and expertise to integrate these capabilities into your operations so you can experience the full benefits. As a FANUC-approved integrator, we understand this technology better than anyone. We’ve helped countless clients implement these solutions so they can become more efficient and enhance the overall quality of their products. Our experts can assist you in determining which robot guidance systems are best suited for meeting your needs. We also work hard to make sure your new system fits seamlessly into your existing setup so you can get the maximum benefit from it. Whether you choose to implement this tech by itself or as part of a larger automation program, you can rest assured we will be by your side every step of the way.

The Benefits of Robot Vision Guidance

Giving your robotic assembly systems the gift of sight can bring a number of benefits that enhance your operations. Some of the most common advantages robotic vision guidance technology provides include:

Increased Accuracy: With high-resolution cameras and advanced software, robot vision is capable of recognizing minute changes in the orientation of parts or environmental conditions. This allows the robot to make adjustments, improving the overall accuracy of their work.
Greater Flexibility: By providing robots with the ability to see what they’re doing and fine-tune their activities, manufacturers can have them perform more than one action within their processes. This means they can produce a wider range of products with a common system, in many cases replacing the need for expensive tooling.
Enhanced Efficiency: Without vision guidance, robots can make mistakes that slow down production as technicians correct the errors. However, robot vision systems mean that if the wrong part is placed in front of the arm, it can recognize it and ignore it in favor of the right one. This increases throughput and efficiency.
Gentler Learning Curve: Modern vision guidance systems are designed to be easy and intuitive for technicians to use. This means there will be fewer growing pains and less time spent on getting used to the system, which helps keep production high even during the transitional period.

Where Can Robotic Vision Help?

We have helped clients across numerous sectors integrate this technology into their processes, including medical device manufacturers, automakers, food processing companies and consumer goods makers. These systems can be used for material handling, assembly, inspections and more.

No matter what industry you’re in, Adaptive Innovations is your single source for all the expertise you need to integrate these technologies into your operations. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today to talk about your needs.