rc_reason SilhouetteMatch – Detection Software for Machine Tending etc. - with Flat Objects

Fast and Easy Detection of Flat Objects with User-Generated Templates

The rc_reason SilhouetteMatch machine tending software module detects the position and orientation of relatively flat objects that are positioned on a plane, by matching the current scene to a previously taught template. Increased usability enables users to generate templates through the web interface by uploading a DXF-file of the object.

• Detection of shallow objects, calculation of their 3D pose
• Automatic and flexible detection of the base plane
• Works with static and robot-mounted sensors
• On-board data processing: No need for external hardware

Typical applications include machine tending or emptying load carriers of several (separated) layers of objects.

With the latest extension, SilhouetteMatch can now also be used for destacking e.g. sheets of metal. In this case, the object closest to the camera is detected as relevant plane and no base plane calibration is required.