Toyota Cuts Costs, Minimizes Downtime with Robeye® The following is an excerpt that was published in Toyota’s company newsletter Innovative Processes to Eliminate Downtime Robotic Vision Guidance “Body shop often uses robots to pick parts straight out of a rack, but sometimes they fault or even crash because the cassettes (cartridges) holding those parts in […]
Two Sneaky Ways Your Automotive Plant Could Be Losing Money Every automotive manufacturing plant strives to build as many units as possible in the least amount of time required. After all, having product to sell is necessary to create profits. The more product you have, the more revenue you can yield. But two key factors […]
The Future of Automation is Visual Guidance When industrial robots were introduced to manufacturing lines, they promised to perform routine tasks at a consistent speed. The idea was that robots would increase production output and shorten lead time by making production processes faster, more accurate and more predictable. Today, that dream isn’t always being realized. […]
How Recognition Robotics is Leading the Race to Industry 4.0 In the automotive manufacturing industry, technology has the power to change the way companies operate by boosting efficiency and reducing downtime. Robotic vision systems have transformed the way plants are run, which allows personnel to focus more heavily on high-level tasks. Automotive manufacturers understand the importance of adopting this […]
Teach Your Robot a New Part in Five Simple Steps with CortexRecognition If you are considering installing robotic visual guidance systems on your industrial robots, you are likely curious about how your robot will recognize and locate objects. In other words, how will you teach your robot what an object is (recognition) and where it […]
Four Ways A Robotic Vision System Shortens Product Line Changeovers As a manufacturer, you incur a cost in downtime during line changeovers. Some estimates of a typical changeover can costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Every hour of lost production is an hour of lost profitability, so the shorter you can make your changeovers, the […]
Seven Myths About Robotic Vision Systems If you are considering deploying a robotic vision system somewhere in your plant, you likely have some questions—and maybe even a few misconceptions. After all, when it comes to robotic vision, there is the perception, and there is the reality. There are fictions, and there are truths. Here are […]
What’s Next for Robotic Vision Systems in the Automotive Industry? In an industry that’s constantly changing, one can’t help but wonder: What’s next? Industrial robots were first used in the automotive industry in the 1960s to perform spot welding. Now, they’re used to perform a myriad of tasks, from assembly to inspections to part selection, among other key […]
Find Out How Much Money Downtime and Excess Labor Cost You In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, it’s more critical than ever to identify ways to streamline your assembly line and improve profitability. As you make investments in your plant’s infrastructure, improving automation by using robotic vision systems has never been easier. The technology […]
Why Wait for Tesla Bot? Robotic Vision is Here Today Did Tesla CEO Elon Musk grab your attention at Tesla AI Day 2021 when he unveiled his plans to build a humanoid robot? Then be encouraged to know that a vital part of the technology that will make Tesla Bot awesome is here today, ready […]
Step by Step: How to Integrate a Robeye System for 3D Robot Guidance One of the most challenging obstacles faced by automotive manufacturers wanting to integrate a vision-guided robotics system is finding the right vendor to guide them through the process. Often, the process can seem daunting, especially if it’s the automotive manufacturer’s first automated system. Plus, […]
How to Make the Case for Robotic Vision System Integration at Your Automotive Plant While the initial investment and training for a vision guided robotics system can seem daunting, the return on investment in the long run yields substantial savings for manufacturers. Plus, as the adoption of vision guided robotics systems within automotive plants grows tremendously, it’s imperative […]
Robotic Vision Systems in Automotive Plants: Answers to Common Questions If you are considering installing robotic vision systems in your automotive plant, you likely have some questions; so, here are answers to the most common questions that automakers ask about robotic vision systems. Q. What is a robotic vision system? A. A robotic vision system […]
Vision Sensors vs. Vision Systems in Industrial Robotics If you need to give your industrial robots human-like sight and hand-eye coordination, you need to understand the difference between robotic vision sensors and robotic vision systems. Here is a quick Q&A to help you decide which technology is best for you. What Are Robotic Vision Sensors? […]
4 Steps to Prepare Your Automotive Staff on Integrating a Robotic Vision System Integrating a vision-guided robotics system into your automotive manufacturing plant can be a challenging process, but there are several ways to mitigate problems that may arise. While you can forecast integration delays and plan for downtime, one of the most effective ways to quickly solve […]
