Robotics

Use Cameras to Let Robots See

Robots have taken over a number of areas in industrial production. They are used for handling heavy components, for precise positioning and for highly repetitive movements. Along the way they offer an unwaveringly high level of quality and reliability. Machine vision systems have also long been used in robots to 'let the robots see.' Robot arms can only perform their high-precision gripping and positioning maneuvers once cameras and image processing tell them precisely where to move.

Basler cameras are extraordinarily well-suited to applications from the robotics industry. Among their features:

High image quality
High frame rates
Small, light design
Cable lengths up to 100 m
Shock resistance

Typical Areas of Use and Suitable Cameras

Pick and Place
The areas of use of cameras for picking and placement applications include warehouse control and positioning of parts and conveyor belts, the sorting of rejects and the preparation of wares for packing and palleting.
Basler ace: Especially small, low priced, high performance
- Small construction ideally suited for space-saving placement
- Lightweight for installation in robot arms and moving machinery
- Top speeds built around USB 3.0 or Camera Link bandwidth for high throughput and top efficiency
Get to know the Basler ace camera series!
Basler dart: Small, flexible and 100% USB3 Vision standard compliant
- Outstanding price/performance ratio, starting at 99 euros
- Global shutter sensor for better identification of moving images
- Extra-low power consumption and low heat generation
- Only one cable required for power and data
Get to know the Basler dart camera series!
Basler ToF Camera: Cut System Costs with 3D Technology
- Pulsed Time-of-Flight camera
- 8 x 850nm LEDs (optimized for indoor applications)
- VGA resolution for outstanding 3D imaging
- Powerful Machine Vision features
- Excellent price/performance ratio: high-resolution 3D camera in the mid-range price segment
- Multi-part image with 2D and 3D data in one shot
- Simple integration thanks to one component and standard GigE interface
- Use of NIR LEDs protects the human eyes as required in EN 62471:2008
Get to know the Basler ToF Camera!
Suitable Cameras

Measuring and Quality Control
The areas of use of cameras for measuring and quality control include the monitoring of various product characteristics (size, position, false position, etc.) between and during all steps of production.
Basler ace: Especially small, low priced, high performance
- Small construction ideally suited for space-saving placement
- Lightweight for installation in robot arms and moving machinery
- Top speeds built around USB 3.0 or Camera Link bandwidth for high throughput and top efficiency
Get to know the Basler ace camera series!
Basler dart: Small, flexible and 100% USB3 Vision standard compliant
- Outstanding price/performance ratio, starting at 99 euros
- Global shutter sensor for better identification of moving images
- Extra-low power consumption and low heat generation
- Only one cable required for power and data
Get to know the Basler dart camera series!
Basler pilot: Excellent image quality, slim design, easily integrated
- Resolutions of up to 5 MP, max. 210 fps
- Standardized GigE interface
- Outstanding image quality
- Small, stable housing for easy integration
Get to know the Basler pilot camera series!
Basler ToF Camera: Cut System Costs with 3D Technology
- Pulsed Time-of-Flight camera
- 8 x 850nm LEDs (optimized for indoor applications)
- VGA resolution for outstanding 3D imaging
- Powerful Machine Vision features
- Excellent price/performance ratio: high-resolution 3D camera in the mid-range price segment
- Multi-part image with 2D and 3D data in one shot
- Simple integration thanks to one component and standard GigE interface
- Use of NIR LEDs protects the human eyes as required in EN 62471:2008
Get to know the Basler ToF Camera!
Suitable Cameras