PRODUCT INSIGHT The Time-of-Flight Camera Basler blaze in Logistics Time-of-Flight (ToF) cameras capture objects and scenes in three dimensions based on the time-of-flight method and can be used in a wide range of applications. In logistics, the use of 3D vision solutions creates new possibilities for optimizing the measurement, identification and position recognition of objects and packages, among other things. blaze, the robust, precise and fast ToF camera, is precisely optimized for this field of application and enables economical, highly automated logistics solutions. Content 1. 3D Vision Solutions in Logistics1 1.1 Requirements for the logistics of the future1 1.2 Importance of ToF camera technology1 2. Advantages of the Basler blaze in logistics2 2.1 Precise capture of entire scenes in real time2 2.2 Industrial-grade and compact for fixed and mobile robots2 2.3 Robust against ambient light3 2.4 Reliable operation in multi-camera systems3 2.5 Easy integration into the overall solution3 3. Conclusion 4 1. 3D Vision Solutions in Logistics 3D image processing systems capture not only the X and Y values in an image, but also the depth values of the scene or object. 3D vision is particularly suitable when volume, shape or the 3D position of objects are to be analyzed. In logistics, 3D vision solutions can perform the following tasks, for example Obstacle detection and „human“ navigation of autonomous driving vehicles Robot-controlled gripping tasks on conveyor belts or bin picking Presence detection, checking and counting of objects in containers/boxes even if the items do not have any contrast to the background Volume measurements and position detection of various objects 1.1 Requirements for the logistics of the future The increase of eCommerce and the increased requirements for flexibility and speed in order processing are strongly driving automation in warehouses, logistics centers and transshipment points. The use of robots for (de)palletizing, order picking and packing, and sorting processes continues to increase in logistics. The systems must become more intelligent and, for example, know the position of the robot arm in relation to the product as well as the optimal gripping point. Mobile robots and autonomously driving transport systems -- both in intralogistics and in the flow of goods toward the customer (e.g. in lastmile delivery) -- also need intelligent solutions for fast and safe orientation and navigation. This is exactly where machine vision comes into play. In logistics, there are numerous use cases for both 2D and 3D image processing systems. Examples of 2D vision in this environment include the recognition and reading of barcodes on packages and the identification of containers and/or transport containers based on their individual markings. 1.2 Importance of ToF camera technology In the field of 3D imaging, several technologies exist with different properties, which should be selected depending on the re

If a time-of-flight camera is selected for the appropriate task and optimally integrated, it allows for more than 9 million distance measurements per second with millimeter accuracy! There is no faster way to capture a space. Light pulse Light reflection Fig. 3: Package measurement on conveyor belt with the Basler blaze (Point Cloud streaming format). Fig. 1: Time-of-Flight (ToF) is a very efficient technology to generate depth data and measure distances. 2. Advantages of the Basler blaze in logistics With the blaze 3D camera based on time-of-flight technology, Basler offers the perfect solution...

2.3 Robust against ambient light Many image processing applications depend on precisely defined lighting situations and temperatures. In logistics, such fixed conditions are often not feasible due to the wide range of application locations, from warehouses to container ports. With the blaze, the light wavelength of 940 nm was deliberately selected for the light pulses emitted by the camera. At this wavelength, sunlight is strongly absorbed by the atmosphere, so the camera works better in daylight than those ToF cameras that emit light pulses of 850 nm. This is an advantage not only in outdoor...

Increasing eCommerce is leading to rising demands for flexibility and speed in order processing in logistics, which can only be met with a consistently higher level of automation throughout the entire logistics chain. 3D cameras based on the time-of-flight method are very well suited for applications in logistics. The blaze offers a high-quality and industry-standard solution for generating 3D depth data in indoor and outdoor logistics tasks. Sanna Leinius - Product Market Manager - 3D Business Tel. +49 4102 463 340 Email: [email protected] Basler AG At the Strusbek 60-62 22926 Ahrensburg...