Bin Picking / 3D Vision / Pickit / Pixis

Hello, this is Marosol's mascot, Pengbok, thinking only of your successful robot introduction! Everyone, have you ever heard of 'Bin-picking'? It's a technology where a robot picks out only the desired items from a mixture of various objects.😮

I'd like to tell you more in detail, but there are limits to explaining it alone, so I've invited Marosol robot expert, Brian! Let's take a closer look at bin-picking technology, a product of 4th industrial technology!😜

Q. Hello Brian! What exactly is 'bin-picking'?

Yes, Pengbok. Just as you mentioned, 'bin-picking' is the technology that picks out a specific desired object from a situation where multiple items of different sizes and shapes are piled up in a jumbled fashion. If bin-picking technology is introduced, the robot can even move obstacles out of the way to find the target object if it is hidden from view.

Q. It was an even more amazing technology than I knew! Then it must be mainly utilized in places with a lot of logistics.

Yes, that's right. It is a technology with high potential to be used in various fields, including manufacturing and services, as well as the logistics industry. Marosol has many bin-picking cases introduced in various industries prepared, so please refer to them!🙌

Q. Got it.😊 Earlier, you said bin-picking technology can move obstacles and find target objects on its own. How is that possible?

It's possible because it's equipped with 3D vision, which is called the robot's smart eyes. A robot equipped with 3D vision can recognize the position and posture of parts in trays or boxes.

Among them, there is a 3D vision product applicable in various industrial environments. That is Pickit, made in Belgium.

Unlike other products, Pickit can be easily set up through an interactive web interface without the need to write code when configuring tasks. It can learn part shapes and figure out where the robot is and how it moves.

Additionally, it can identify the shape of the gripper and predict and prevent collisions with obstacles or other parts. So, if you want a job where programming can be minimized, Pickit would be optimal, right?👌

Q. True to its name, Pickit 3D vision would be perfect for lifting objects regardless of type! Are there cases related to Pickit 3D vision at Marosol?

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Of course. First, the application case you see above is a bin-picking solution using a TM robot and 3D vision. You can see a robot with 3D vision attached performing a task that was previously done repetitively by a worker, but more accurately and quickly.

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The next solution is one that proceeded with bin-picking using Pickit 3D vision. If 3D vision is not used, about 10% of parts may fall over or change positions during internal movement, making it impossible for the robot to pick them up. To supplement this, if the Pickit 3D vision system is introduced, the robot can detect, take out, and place parts that have a specific orientation.

The company that introduced the Pickit 3D vision solution mentioned that previously, if items fell over while being transported on a conveyor, a person had to manually realign them, but since the robot can pick them up on its own, they were able to reduce labor costs.😁

Q. Not just labor costs, but the speed and efficiency of the work must have increased significantly! Then, to build bin-picking, a robot SI company would need to install a collaborative robot, and a 3D vision specialist company would need to build the vision system. Since a step has been added, wouldn't the construction time be long?

That's right. Construction time can be long, and although Pickit led the popularization of 3D vision by significantly lowering programming difficulty, difficulties for on-site workers still exist, causing many companies to hesitate in introducing 3D vision.

To solve these problems, TSI Korea launched 'Picksys', which provides a collaborative robot, 3D vision, and control as a single system. Through Picksys, customers can build bin-picking easily and conveniently.

Q. TSI Korea is taking the lead in popularizing bin-picking solutions. We can also check Picksys introduction cases at Marosol, right?

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Of course.😊 In the introduction case above, you can see the combination of Pickit 3D Vision and various collaborative robots using the Picksys model. You can check the process of automatically recognizing workpieces and bin-picking at a glance.

🐧: Can I introduce bin-picking technology to my closet? 

👱: Pengbok, your closet would be difficult even for a robot...

If you want to introduce a bin-picking solution that picks out only the items you want from various locations, get a free consultation from a Marosol robot expert! We will provide detailed information on supply companies and quotes within one hour.😊