February 1, 2013 -Oxford Sensor Technology releases MAX-VisionSensor, which combines three complimentary machine vision principles into one unit: SRS Mode - provides fast, accurate location using specular reflections from curves in shiny materials, such as painted car bodies. Image capture and analysis is extremely quick and the image is totally unaffected by the colour of the item being viewed. The SRS-mode is based upon technology developed over ten years and currently used exclusively by OST’s SRS-VisionSensor Laser Mode - uses laser triangulation techniques to locate feature by detecting the form on non-specular (non-shiny) surfaces Stereo Mode – uses full stereo vision for the accurate location of holes and other features.
The MAX-VisionSensor includes LED and laser diode illumination with the option of controlling external light sources if required. As well as providing technical improvements in speed, accuracy and versatility the MAX-VisionSensor enables customers to use one camera throughout their facility, reducing training requirements and spares requirements. Although designed primarily to meet to needs of automotive manufactures, the MAX-VisionSensor can be used for a diverse range of robot guidance applications within non-automotive sectors such as aerospace and white-goods.
