Scientists in Japan say they have developed a new approach – dubbed ‘HEAPGrasp’ – that improves robots’ grasping success rate for transparent and shiny objects, beyond reducing handling time, using only RGB camera
The fields of manufacturing, logistics, and even restaurants are increasingly moving toward automation, with robots being employed for a wide range of tasks.
One of the most critical applications of robots is material handling, where grippers are used to move objects, such as automotive parts, logistics packages, food ingredients, and restaurant dishes. This reduces the burden on human workers while lowering the risk of accidents, thereby improving workplace safety.
For robots to handle objects autonomously, they must first accurately measure the three-dimensional (3D) shape of the scene using cameras and then plan how to grasp and move each object. [Read more…] about From glass to metal: Japanese scientists invent new vision system that enables robots reliably grasp hard-to-see objects