1. High-Speed Robotic Bin Picking and Assembly in Harsh Manufacturing
The IDS Nion ToF camera is mounted directly on the end-effector of an industrial robotic arm to capture high-resolution 3D point clouds of metal castings inside a bin or on a fast-moving conveyor belt. The on-chip processing and GigE Vision output seamlessly pass precise spatial coordinates to the robot controller, enabling dynamic path planning and rapid, collision-free picking of components.
Problem SolvedStandard 3D vision systems struggle to accurately identify small, irregularly shaped parts moving on high-speed conveyors, particularly in dusty or wet industrial environments where motion blur and environmental damage cause high failure rates.
Working distance (min): 0.3 mResolution: 1.23 MP (1280 x 960)Global ShutterFrame rate @ resolution max.: 30.0 fpsIP code: IP66, IP67Power supply: PoE++Connector type: Screw-on M12 (Ethernet and I/O)
2. Outdoor Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Navigation and Collision Avoidance
Integrated into the front chassis of an outdoor AMR used in logistics or agricultural environments, the camera continuously scans the vehicle's path up to 7.5 meters ahead. By generating accurate 3D spatial data regardless of ambient lighting or sun glare, it enables the AMR to detect obstacles, map its environment dynamically, and safely brake or route around humans and pallets.
Problem SolvedAMRs navigating between indoor warehouses and outdoor yards often face blinding direct sunlight that washes out standard optical sensors, as well as unpredictable weather that degrades navigation reliability, leading to collisions.
Working distance: 0.3 m - 7.5 mField of view (horizontal): 71°Laser wave length: 940 nmOperating temperature range: 0°C to 35°CLaser class: 1IP code: IP66, IP67Sensor Technology: iToF based on onsemi Hyperlux
3. Automated Parcel Dimensioning and Volume Measurement in Logistics
Mounted above high-speed sorting conveyor belts, the Nion ToF camera acts as a real-time dimensioning system. It captures highly precise topological height maps and point clouds of parcels as they pass underneath, instantly calculating the volumetric dimensions of boxes and irregular polybags for seamless transmission to the warehouse management system.
Problem SolvedLogistics centers struggle to accurately measure the dimensions of rapidly moving, irregularly shaped packages on main conveyor lines without expensive multi-camera setups. Motion blur and varying warehouse lighting often result in missed scans and inaccurate freight calculations.
Sensor variant: Time-of-Flight (ToF)Resolution: 1.23 MPGlobal ShutterInterface-Speed: 1.00 GbpsFrame rate @ resolution max.: 30.0 fpsLaser wave length: 940 nmInterface: Ethernet
