Machine vision to increase robot precision

As technology improves, so too does a robot's ability to identify elements of its surroundings with more precision. Advances in machine vision have allowed robots to better visualize and conceptualize objects within their view, and utilize that information for better performance. What are the next steps in machine vision development and what areas are ripe for improvement to further robotic performance?

Across industries, machine vision has enabled organizations to identify and predict critical elements in their ongoing processes. An increase in technological advancements, coupled with lower costs for components such as 3D scanners and cameras, has created a perfect storm of innovation within the world of machine vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

In this Special Focus Issue, we’ll examine how robotics developers, integrators and customers are harnessing the power of machine vision to increase efficiency, precision and ROI in their operations.

In this Special Focus Issue

• How RapidID machine vision technology ‘gives robots human-like instinct’

• Yale Lift Truck autonomous vehicles, operator assist enable precision in the warehouse

• Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

• Slamcore’s visual SLAM can improve safety and throughput

• ...And more