In a significant stride toward truly intelligent automation, ABB Robotics has launched the OmniCore™ EyeMotion vision system, a breakthrough platform designed to equip robots with advanced perception and real-time adaptive capabilities. Compatible with all ABB robots featuring the OmniCore controller, this system allows machines to utilize virtually any third-party 2D or 3D camera or sensor to perceive and comprehend their environment, moving beyond simple sight to contextual understanding.
A key innovation of OmniCore EyeMotion is its liberation from proprietary, high-end camera hardware. "For a decade, we've advanced AI vision, but it often relied on specialized cameras. EyeMotion breaks this limitation, enabling a wider range of robots not just to 'see,' but to 'understand' their surroundings, significantly boosting autonomy and versatility," said Marc Segura, President of ABB's Robotics Business Area.
The system is built for unparalleled ease of use and rapid deployment. Its intuitive, web-based interface features drag-and-drop sensor configuration, making it accessible for both experts and beginners. When fully integrated with ABB's simulation and programming tool, RobotStudio®, it can reduce commissioning time by up to 90% compared to custom solutions, enabling setup and deployment in hours instead of weeks.
The core intelligence of OmniCore EyeMotion shines in dynamic applications. By integrating with ABB's unique online automatic path planning technology, the system allows robots to autonomously calculate and execute collision-free paths in real-time. This is crucial for navigating environments with unexpected obstacles or moving objects, and can slash cycle times by 50% in complex tasks like pick-and-place.
This technology is set to transform automation across diverse sectors, including automotive, electronics manufacturing, logistics, and food & beverage, particularly in material handling and quality inspection applications. By enhancing a robot's sensory perception and visual reasoning, OmniCore EyeMotion represents a pivotal milestone in ABB's roadmap for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AVR). It paves the way for a future where next-generation robots, fused with vision, precision, and AI, can autonomously plan and execute multiple tasks without human intervention.
