TrueView is the brand name for ABB's Vision Guided Robotics System. It combines ABB robots, off-the-shelf hardware and an eVisionFactory (eVF) software platform into a fully integrated package. It eliminates the historical installation challenges involved when attempting to combine disparate hardware, software and integration practices into a functional system.
Features
Using a robot-mounted single camera and variable lighting package, TrueView is capable of full 6 degree-of-freedom 3D vision guidance. The robot is programmed to position the camera and adjust the lighting to an optimal image capture location. The eVF software processes the image and sends the appropriate path adjustment to the robot via Ethernet. This unique approach to vision guidance allows for automatic calibration and part training - which in turn shorten solution development and integration lead times.
Return-On-Your-Investment
TrueView has also proven itself as a very attractive return-on-investment opportunity in the following areas:
- Reduced Labor Costs - automating material handling tasks not before thought possible
- Reduced Capital Costs - eliminating precision dunnage and fixtures
- Enhanced Flexibility - processing multiple part locations and styles with the same robot
- Improved Quality - performing part identification and base inspection
- Enhanced Safety - eliminate ergonomic processes and forklift-operator traffic areas
- Reduced Warranty - eliminates product damage to existing robot cells requiring greater accuracy or adaptability