Image-guided Robotics

Smart robots with the power of sight: More capabilities and flexibility for a wide range of applications 

Robots perform tasks that are impossible or difficult for humans to accomplish. Computer vision gives robots "eyesight", opening up greater flexibility and almost unlimited application possibilities. We offer a customized vision solution at the best price/performance ratio to help you accomplish your application goals.
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Thanks to computer vision, image-guided robots gain a sense of sight. This allows them to handle more diverse and complex tasks as well as perform activities in factory automation, for example.

  • Fast integration through compatibility

    Compatible with KUKA, FANUC, Universal Robots, Schmalz, and many other well-known brands in robotics

  • ROS and GenICam conformity

    Basler 2D and 3D cameras are ROS 1, ROS 2, and GenICam compliant for standardized, easy integration 

  • Plug & play: USB 3.0 & GigE/5GigE

    Standard interfaces with high data throughput, supported by industrial PCs and embedded systems

  • Broad portfolio

    In addition to compatible hardware, we offer a perfectly matched software portfolio for image acquisition and processing
Extensive, coordinated portfolio with coordinated accessories: lenses and illumination matched to the application

Coordinated products from a single source

We offer software and hardware components for your smart computer vision system—all optimized for compatibility:  

  • 2D cameras with resolutions from VGA to 24 MP  

  • Time-of-Flight and Stereo Cameras for cost-effective and smart 3D imaging  

  • Wide range of lighting easily integrated via Basler's pylon SDK  

  • PC cards and frame grabbers matched to your vision technology  

  • Carefully selected accessories, such as: lenses, drag chain compatible cables, and IP67 protective housings  

  • Convenient online tools to help you easily configure your system: Lens Selector and Vision System Configurator  

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Robotics brands like ROS and Universal Robot work perfectly with Basler Vision Systems

Fast integration through system compatibility  

Basler products have a proven track record of compatibility with robotics solutions from many major brands: KUKA, FANUC, Universal Robot, Denso, and Techman, as well as gripping systems from SCHMALZ. These and many other robotics brands work smoothly with Basler Vision. 

  • Basler 2D and 3D cameras are ROS 1 and 2 compatible 

  • Basler vision components are integrated into many operating systems, including FANUC's 

  • Software connectors are available for KUKA, Universal Robot, and Franka Emika 

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Straightforward, fast integration of pylon software for vision systems in image-guided robotics.

Seamlessly integrated image processing

Basler's pylon Software Suite can do much more than just system configuration and image acquisition. It enables high-performance image processing functions thanks to the integrated pylon vTools.  

  • pylon SDK software acts as a programming interface for all camera models. It is beginner-friendly, designed for high productivity, and ensures stable applications 

  • pylon Viewer for camera evaluation includes powerful tools  

  • pylon drivers & GenTL: stable and certified drivers for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.  

  • pylon vTools provide image processing, including: object positioning, measurement, and code recognition  

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Typical applications for image-guided robotics

Gaining a sense of sight through computer vision makes robots more flexible and significantly helps expand their capabilities. More and more applications are benefiting from the potential use of image-guided robotics.

Image-guided robotics enable faster and more efficient completion of tasks, such as: pick-and-place, labeling, palletizing, packaging, and material handling.

Material handling and transport

Image-guided robotics enable the completion of a wide variety of tasks, including: pick-and-place, labeling, palletizing, packaging, and material handling. Increased flexibility, optimized collaboration with employees, and reliable operation are just a few of the benefits.
Image-guided robotics for control and inspection of parts, metrology, classification, assembly, and machine tending

Process and quality control

Parts inspection, metrology, classification, and assembly: all of these use cases require imaging for stable and safe implementation. With the right vision system for robotics, higher accuracy, higher throughput, and lower downtime can be achieved.

Application examples in robotics

There are several options that can be used to save time and money for a wide variety of applications. Our customized solutions can help.

  • Autonomous robots with 3D vision in production logistics

    Robot with 3D vision

    Autonomous robots with Basler Time-of-Flight cameras are important helpers in production logistics. Learn more.

    • Warehouse automation
    • Robotics

    3D Vision-guided Robotics with blaze ToF

    KINE Robotics relies on the blaze 3D ToF camera to build an automated and cost-effective conveyor tracking system.e

    • 3D technology
    • Robotics
    • Food & beverage industry
    Precisely placed to the millimeter every time!

    Precisely placed to the millimeter every time!

    Basler ace cameras enable Apera's AI-supported software at supplier Flex-N-Gate to position the smallest parts with millimeter precision.

    • Deep Learning
    • Robotics
    • Position Recognition
    • Automotive
    Vanomation’s Robotic Print Applicator (RPA)

    ToF Technology for Labeling Robot

    Correct automatic labeling thanks to 3D vision: the Basler blaze time-of-flight camera in a labeling robot. Learn more about it in our Use Case!

    • Robotics
    • 3D technology
    • Measuring
    • Position Recognition
    • Warehouse automation
    Apera Vue generates 3D scene information from 2D images

    AI-powered computer vision for industrial robots

    With the help of Baslers ace cameras the AI-powered Apera Vue vision platform can also effectively recognize complex or partially obscured objects.

    • Position Recognition
    • Robotics
    • Factory automation
    3D robot vision systems for assembly lines of automotive industry

    3D Robot Vision Systems for Assembly Lines

    Basler Vision components are integrated in the 3D robot vision system from Alsontech for increased productivity in automotive manufacturing.

    • 3D technology
    • Factory automation
    • Robotics
    • Automotive

    Use Case Bin Picking mit Stereo Vision

    Metallic objects present a major challenge for bin picking. Euclid Labs Nak3D stereo image processing system uses two ace cameras for this purpose.

    • 3D technology
    • Robotics
    • Tracking & Monitoring
    • Position Recognition
    • Factory automation

Most popular products

For efficient and reliable machine vision applications in this industry, the following Basler products are often the best choice:

  • Basler ToF Camera

    Basler ToF 3D Camera

    Precise 3D images in real time thanks to Sony's DepthSense™ sensor and integrated depth image processing. Available in 850 nm or 940 nm wavelengths.

  • Its compact size makes the Basler Stereo Camera 65 ideal for mounting on robots and robot arms, for example in pick-and-place applications.

    Basler Stereo camera

    Basler 3D Stereo cameras with comprehensive onboard software allow robots to perceive their environment in real time—ideal for pick-and-place and navigation.

  • Basler ace 2

    Basler ace 2 area scan camera

    The ace 2 is available with various sensors and in several wavelength ranges, optionally with CoaXPress 2.0, USB 3.0, GigE, or 5GigE interface.

  • The Basler ace

    Basler ace area scan camera

    The ace camera is available with a diverse selection of sensors, resolutions, and speeds—all at a great value.

  • Basler dart

    Basler dart area scan camera

    The dart camera is a compact camera module suitable for factory and embedded applications. It is available as a bare board variant, with S- and CS-mounts.

  • Basler pylon vTools

    pylon vTools for image processing

    Quickly and easily design functions like intelligent structure recognition, micrometer-precise object positioning, or robust code recognition. Flexibly integrate everything you need into your own application.

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