Industrial 3D Sensors for Robotics and Machine Vision
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• High-resolution camera with 5 or 12 megapixels
• Precision resolution (Z) of down to 3 µm is possible
• High-performance optics for measuring ranges from 30 x 25 x 10 mm to 1300 x 860 x 800 mm
• Many model choices specifically for large or small measuring volumes
Top Performance in Three Dimensions
The industrial 3D sensors included in the ShapeDrive series offer a high dynamic range with reference to the object’s color and brightness. The sensors deliver reliable results even for metallic and glossy surfaces. ShapeDrive sensors detect even the smallest component features thanks to their extremely high resolution, as well as large measuring volumes –for example, the entire content of Euro boxes and Euro pallets can be quickly scanned. Simultaneous measurement of signal strength makes it possible to generate high-contrast grey tone images. Amongst other things, these can be used for the detection of data matrix codes and barcodes or contamination on objects – without any additional hardware.
3D Sensor Platform Description
Model MLBS
Precision 3D Sensors for Measuring Large Volumes
ShapeDrive MLBS 3D sensors are ideally suited for applications with large measuring volumes. The six variants included in this series are broken down into two performance classes with camera resolutions of 5 and 12 megapixels. Thanks to the rugged IP67 housing, all ShapeDrive MLBS sensors are ideal for use in industrial environments. The sensors’ data rates of up to 7 Gb per second are reliably handled by the integrated 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. Depending on configuration, recording time lies within a range of 0.188 to 0.610 seconds. With three measuring ranges in each performance class, the ShapeDrive MLBS is distinguished by strong versatility. Download brochure for full details.
Model MLAS
Precision 3D Sensors for Measuring Small Volumes
ShapeDrive MLAS 3D sensors are distinguished by high precision for small measuring volumes. The ten variants included in this series are broken down into two performance classes with camera resolutions of 5 and 12 megapixels. Thanks to the rugged IP 65 housing, all ShapeDrive MLAS sensors are ideal for use in industrial environments. The sensors’ data rates of up to 7 Gbit per second are reliably handled by the integrated 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. Depending on configuration, recording time lies within a range of 0.188 to 0.610 seconds. With five measuring ranges in each performance class, the ShapeDrive MLAS is distinguished by strong versatility. Download brochure for full details.
Interfaces and Software
• Program library made available for interfacing with external software • Free, downloadable Software Development Kit (SDK) for all ShapeDrive sensors (including DLL, description and examples) • 10-Gigabit Ethernet Download brochure for full details.
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3D Sensor Applications
3D Sensor Bin Picking
• High point density for small structures
• Measuring ranges for boxes, pallets and wire-mesh boxes
• Reliable detection of chaotic or sorted parts
• Top quality point cloud for black and glossy objects
• Open interfaces for easy integration
• Ideally suited for Industry 4.0 applications
Industrial Parts Inspection
Our 3D sensors are non-contact metrology instruments that can measure with high precision at any angle. You can select from a wide range of standard models with great variation in field of view (FOV) and working distance.
Off-spec parts can quickly be identified and the information is valuable for correcting problems with component manufacture.
Robotic Surgery
It is common that surgeries are performed from behind a computer console as surgical robots replace hand-held scalpels. These robotic systems have been shown to reduce hospital stays and the likelihood of error and infection, while increasing a surgeon’s field of vision and range of motion inside the body. New flexible and soft robotic tools — which can snake endoscopically or laparoscopically through twisting and hard-to-reach areas of the body — offer even more promise.
SourceL Leah Burrows, SEAS Communications
How 3D Sensors Capture Shape Data
Structured Light with Triangulation Angle.
The Functional Principle.
The 3D sensors project several patterns onto the object to be measured and then record them by means of a camera. As a result, the object is digitalized as a 3D point cloud. Neither the object nor the 3D sensor is in motion, which means that scanning is conducted quickly and extremely precisely.
