Stereo vision camera provides 3D information at a short working distance

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Thanks to its high depth of field, it is able to capture objects over a large area and to localise all parts in a container at once, for example. This optimises the pick-and-place process and facilitates emptying of containers. The stereo vision camera is now available in series production.

The great strength of Ensenso B lies in the very precise detection of objects at close range. It provides a wide field of view and a high depth of field. More specifically, this means that the area in which an object is sharply imaged is unusually large. At a distance of 30 centimetres between the camera and the object, the Z-accuracy is approximately 0.1 millimetres. The maximum working distance is 2 metres.

The housing, which accommodates two 5 MP colour cameras from IDS, a pattern projector and all the electronics, is completely enclosed. This simplifies the cabling. Ensenso B complies with protection class IP65/67, which is an advantage in demanding operating conditions. With dimensions of just 120 x 56 x 104 millimetres, the new 3D camera's design is also very space-saving. This makes it ideal for use on a robot arm, for example.