In order to see and then grasp objects, robots typically utilize depth-sensing cameras. And while such cameras may be thwarted by transparent or shiny objects, scientists at Carnegie Mellon ...

Robots and other automated systems have always had trouble visually gauging the 3D shape of transparent objects, like those made of glass. A new system addresses that problem, by using a laser to ...

The system can't pick up transparent or reflective objects as efficiently as opaque objects, said Thomas Weng, a Ph.D. student in robotics.

Jul 14, 2020 Transparent, reflective objects now within grasp of robots (w/video) (Nanowerk News) Kitchen robots are a popular vision of the future, but if a robot of today tries to grasp a kitchen ...

As the researchers note, training sophisticated AI models usually requires large data sets, and because no corpus of transparent objects existed, they created their own containing more than 50,000 ...

The SA1E-X transparent models feature a coaxial optic and narrow beam to ensure stable detection. They can reliably detect objects with irregular surfaces and are not affected by angle, inclination or ...

"Transparent objects take most of their appearance from the surroundings, which complicates digitization of scenes with transparent and opaque objects," Jeppe Frisvad of DTU commented to Optics.org.

But put them in front of a transparent object, and the light will go straight through and scatter off reflective surfaces, making it tricky to calculate the item’s shape.

New technique accurately digitizes transparent objects Photorealistic 3-D renderings could be used for movies, virtual reality or material design Date: September 21, 2017 Source: The Optical ...

Florence, Ky. The BOS 6K miniature photoelectric sensor from Balluff Inc. enables transparent objects to be reliably identified regardless of shape, color, or composition. Measuring 32 x 20 x 12 mm, ...

Transparent and reflective objects are the things of robot nightmares. Roboticists at Carnegie Mellon University, however, report success with a new technique they've developed for teaching robots ...