Roboception GmbH Product
Eyes and brains for your robot: With its innovative hardware and software products, Roboception GmbH, based in Munich, is a pioneer in 3D sensor technology. Our 3D stereo sensor rc_visard enables robotic systems to reliably perceive their environment in real time; the complementary rc_reason software suite offers application-specific modules to add on as needed for your individual tasks. Intuitive user interfaces make the implementation as easy as can be: Users, even without any prior robot vision experience, will be able to deliver task-relevant information such as grasp points with just a few mouse clicks. We combine both classical and AI-based methods to give the robots eyes – and hence deliver key elements of our customer’s most forward-looking automation solutions in domains like logistics, automation and beyond.
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The rc_visard sensor family enables robots to generate and process time and location-related data in real time. The sensors support a variety of robot applications, ranging from bin-picking to navigation. The four versions of the rc_visard feature two different baselines (65 mm/ 2.56 inches, 160 mm/ 6.3 inches) and a color or monochrome acquisition capacity.
The rc_visard 160 is optimized for applications that require a high precision at larger working distances, typically > 50 cm/ 20 inches. It is a good choice for static mounting above a scene as well as in mobile robotics applications, e.g. for navigation.
The rc_visard 65 color is optimized for applications with viewing distance of typically less than 50 cm/ 20 inches. Its compact size makes it perfect for robot-mounting. As it features color differentiation capacities, the color version of the rc_visard is best applied in good lighting conditions.
The rc_visard monochrome relies on cameras that are three times more light-sensitive than color cameras; hence it reliably works even in poor/variable lighting conditions. Using ego-motion estimations (VINS), the rc_visards determine their position and orientation with millimetric precision and very low latencies. The passive stereo sensor works in natural and artificial light. Precise ego-motion data is generated reliably, even in case of vibrations. All rc_visards come with the same on-board software package that can be further enhanced by optional components from the rc_reason software suite – e.g. SLAM, TagDetect or ItemPick. An intuitive web interface enables an easy set-up and configuration. The sensors can be coupled with any common robotic system and, last but not least, several sensors can operate in the same workspace without interference.
