Mech-Mind Robotics Introduces Mech-Eye Nano Industrial 3D Camera for Robotic Applications

Mech-Mind Robotics yesterday launched of its Mech-Eye Nano Industrial 3D Camera, which is designed for applications requiring precision. The Beijing-based company said the new camera's small size and high-quality 3D imaging makes it suitable for mounting on the arms of pick-and-place robots.

"Mech-Mind specializes in enabling manufacturing by utilizing the best practice of AI and human-robotics interaction," stated Tianlan Shao, founder and CEO of Mech-Mind. "The new generation of Mech-Eye Nano enhances our offering of accuracy applications in space-saving environment."

Founded in 2016, Mech-Mind integrates deep learning, 3D vision, and motion-planning technologies. The company said it offers cost-effective solutions for palletizing and depalletizing, bin picking, order sorting, machine tending, and assembly/gluing/locating in logistics and manufacturing. It raised Series C financing in May, bringing its total funding to more than $100 million (U.S.).

Mech-Eye Nano promises precision

The palm-sized Mech-Eye Nano uses fast structured light to generate complete, detailed, and accurate point clouds with native and perfectly aligned color, said Mech-Mind. It can perceive a wide variety of objects, including tiny, shiny, reflective, and colored ones, with depth accuracy optimized to 0.05 mm at 0.3-0.4 m, according to the company.

In pick-and-place robotics, Mech-Eye Nano enables demanding applications, including assembly, screw driving, high-precision picking, and inspection, said Mech-Mind. It added that the new camera includes the following features:

• Fast acquisition and 3D imaging processing. This enables Mech-Eye Nano to meet a wide range of typical industrial applications and results in higher depth resolution when precision and speed are required, claimed the company.
• Industrial suitability with IP65. Encased in a compact aluminum housing body, Mech-Eye Nano is protected against dirt, dust, splash water, or cleaning agents, obtaining CE, FCC, VCCI, and RoHS certifications.
• Complete suite for simple use. With a multi-language software development kit (SDK) for popular platforms, end users can integrate Mech-Vision graphical vision software and Mech-Viz intelligent robot programming environment to develop customized applications.
• Cost efficiency. Mech-Eye Nano is competitive in terms of pricing. Moreover, it helps customers boost efficiency and productivity in typical industrial applications, said Mech-Mind.

Mech-Mind says its latest camera includes industrial-level precision. Source: Mech-Mind Robotics

Mech-Mind supports industrial applications

Mech-Mind noted that Mech-Eye 3D industrial cameras have been deployed in over 1,000 applications across industries. They include automotive, appliance, and steel factories; food processing facilities; warehouses; banks; and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S.

The company has developed a full research and development infrastructure and product portfolio including 3D cameras, machine vision algorithms and software, and intelligent robot programming. Mech-Mind said its full industrial 3D camera line also includes:

• Mech-Eye Laser: Equipped with fast structured light, Mech-Eye Laser boasts ambient light resistance, significantly reducing shading facility requirements even under sunlight exceeds 10,000 lux.
• Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced: Featuring high-quality imaging of a broad range of objects, Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced expands the boundary of pick-and-place applications
• Mech-Eye Deep: Featuring a large field of view and extra depth accuracy, Mech-Eye Deep can well recognize tightly-packed wrinkled sacks of different sizes.

"Driven by the philosophy to empower partners and integrators with competitive products and comprehensive service, we will leverage R&D and engineering strength to pioneer the next frontier of manufacturing," said Tianlan Shao.