Vision-guided robotics:
OnTheSpot
DVC Machinevision’s OnTheSpot is an advanced vision-guided robotics solution that locates and measures products on a conveyor belt and transmits their position and orientation to the robot. In addition, the products are assessed for quality and the presence of defects. This enables high-speed picking robots to pick up only the good products from a moving conveyor belt.
Offline simulation
Realtime monitoring
User-friendly interface
OnTheSpot combines high-quality 2D and 3D cameras with powerful image processing and real-time communication with robot controllers. This allows products to be processed flexibly, sorted and placed in trays, crates or other packaging with a fixed orientation.
The system utilises advanced vision tools for reliable object detection, measuring, positioning and quality assessment. Objects can be recognised at any position on the conveyor and in any orientation.
To determine a product’s quality, bespoke algorithms are developed to sort items based on shape, colour, dimensions or other characteristics or deviations. The customer can define the desired characteristics themselves.
Realtime
The system sends coordinates and product quality data to the robot controller in real time, enabling products to be picked up accurately whilst the line continues to move. The robot controller is thus able to optimise the subsequent process, for example when determining the layout and sequence of products within packaging. Communication with the robot controllers can be adapted as required. Various industry standards are available.
Delivery and support
DVC Machinevision handles the supply, integration, installation and commissioning of OnTheSpot. Our staff provide training to operators and technical support staff and offer – where necessary – remote support during office hours on working days. This ensures not only the vision solution itself, but also its careful integration into the overall production process.
Maintenance, remote diagnostics and fine-tuning with other line components can also form part of the overall system support.
User interface
- User-friendly graphical interface with touchscreen operation.
- Recipe management for different products.
- Easy configuration and fine-tuning of detection and quality parameters.
- Real-time monitoring of line speed and image processing.
- Status information from the vision system and production line can be displayed centrally for operators and technical support.
Specifications
- Flexible use of various types of cameras for imaging:
o Line scan, area scan, 3D.
o Mechanical integration to be agreed. - Products on the flat conveyor belt are detected, and their position and rotation are determined independently of the product type.
o Both the top and bottom sides are captured. - Real-time transfer of pick coordinates to the robot controller.
- High accuracy, even with complex product shapes.
- Customer-specific product property measurements.
- Communication with the robot controller, PLC and other line control systems to be agreed.
o Based on standard industrial protocols
o Customised TCP/IP protocol - Option for remote access for diagnostics and support.
Features
- Measuring product dimensions to ensure a package is (fully) filled.
- Determining the quality of each product type and classifying it accordingly:
o Length, width, thickness, colour, shape, presence or absence of elements
o Various products and/or quality requirements can be organised within recipes. - Flexible processing of different product types, regardless of orientation.
- Real-time transmission of coordinates and quality information.
- Offline simulation mode for optimising settings based on stored images.
- Simple calibration.
All-in-one solutions with strong support
Our machine vision systems are stand-alone machine vision solutions that operate independently in production lines. Both solutions have been developed by our own engineers and have been in use for many years in demanding practical situations. They guarantee extreme accuracy, also at high speeds. Is there a reason for ejection? The software will provide insightful data and statistics.
Our engineers are only too pleased to advise you about the possibilities for label and seal inspections in your production line. Together we ensure that the implementation and taking into service takes place smoothly. If, in practice, you encounter issues, then you can always count on our extensive support, remotely or on location.
Want to know more?
Would you like to know more about OnTheSpot? Please contact us. We would be only too pleased to supply additional information.
Tip! In addition to label and seal inspection, other packaging and quality inspections are possible. Read more about the role of artificial intelligence and deep learning in machine vision solutions and the recording of data in manufacturing processes.
