Baumer’s robot-compatible VeriSens XF900 and XC900 vision sensors have been named winners of the “Inspect Award 2021” in the Vision category. These innovative devices were selected from nine finalists based on online voting, making them the top choice for industrial image processing solutions.

The award, sponsored by Wiley-VCH, annually recognizes groundbreaking products and technologies in this field. The VeriSens sensors impressed the expert jury with their automated coordinate alignment feature, which enables precise integration into robotic workflows without manual adjustments. This capability simplifies vision system setup and ensures high accuracy quickly.

Key Features:

The sensors’ standout technology is the patented SmartGrid calibration target. Its unique bit-pattern design allows for automatic alignment through a chessboard-like application process. This eliminates time-consuming manual “hand-eye” calibration, reducing setup to just minutes while maintaining higher precision than traditional methods. Additionally, SmartGrid supports real-time image distortion correction via automatic rectification teaching—a single click operation that corrects lens or mounting distortions without impacting processing speed.

Another notable advantage is the conversion of pixel coordinates into world coordinates directly through SmartGrid alignment. This enables precise robotic positioning regardless of distance variations and supports 3D orientation adjustments for consistent performance in complex applications.

Enhanced Robot Capabilities:

These vision sensors significantly expand robot functionality by enabling advanced image processing capabilities. They can accurately identify and manipulate freely placed parts beyond fixed waypoints, perform reliable object classification through feature analysis, and deliver precise quality inspections typically requiring specialized equipment. This combination of automation and intelligence makes them ideal for complex industrial workflows where speed and reliability are critical.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 22:57:26