Bin picking in the Automotive Industry

“Bin picking”, the handling of misshapen and unsorted presented parts, is a challenge for automation. The iRob Feeder®, jointly developed by PROFACTOR and IH Tech, can detect different workpieces in different positions, grab them and position them for further processing. The partners have implemented several robotic handling systems in the automotive industry. The 3D algorithms used to play out their strengths very well, especially in the case of crankshafts. Robotic handling has also been integrated into the XRob software platform – the corresponding technology module is called XRobFeeder.