See the bin in 3D
The camera reveals height differences, including parts at an angle or partly covered by other parts.
3D bin picking
3D bin picking systems for reliable robot automation.
Sedeco engineers and integrates complete 3D bin-picking systems, from camera and gripper to software, robot control and commissioning. We validate feasibility with actual parts and design the cell around your bin, cycle time and production process.
Complete system integration
From 3D perception to a safe, repeatable pick
A production-ready cell combines 3D perception, grasp selection and robot motion. These components are validated together so the robot does not merely find a part, but picks and places it reliably.
Choose a feasible pick
Software finds a part and gripping point that suit its shape, orientation and the gripper.
Pick and look again
The robot picks the part. The bin then changes and the cycle starts again.
Why is it difficult?
Every bin creates different requirements
A working solution follows from the combination of part, surface, bin, gripper and required speed.
Size
Small parts require sufficient detail. Large parts require a wider measurement area and enough visibility of the bin.
Speed
Image capture, calculation and robot movement must fit the available cycle time together.
Surface
Matte parts are generally easier to observe than glossy, dark or translucent surfaces.
Shape and overlap
Parts can interlock, lie on top of each other or remain only partly visible.
Bin and reach
Deep bins, high walls and corners restrict what the camera, robot and gripper can reach.
Gripper
Vacuum, clamping and magnetic gripping create different requirements for clearance and gripping points.
Two clear contrasts
Small or large, matte or glossy: the approach changes
Small versus large parts
Small parts require fine detail and accurate localisation. For large parts, measurement area, camera height, robot reach and clearance become more important. The same camera setup therefore does not automatically suit both cases.
Matte versus glossy
A matte surface generally produces more stable depth information. Gloss can reflect light back or away from the camera. This makes camera choice, viewing angle and practical testing more important.
That is why a bin-picking project starts with actual parts, the actual bin and a realistic cycle time, not a single camera specification.
Available 3D hardware
An RGB-D camera as part of the solution
The camera supplies image and depth information. Its suitability depends on part size, measurement area, surface, working distance and speed.
RGB-D camera
MV-DB500S-S
View the product page for the available specifications. We can then assess whether its measurement area, the surface and application fit this camera.
View MV-DB500S-S →Software connects the steps
From a 3D image to a robot command
The camera is one component. Software processes the 3D information and connects perception to the machine. Read how Sedeco works with vision software and in-house development.
Explore our software →Start with the actual bin
Ask Jeroen to assess feasibility
Share photos, part dimensions, material, required cycle time, bin dimensions and gripper type. This lets us discuss the first risks directly.
Jeroen van den BergFirst decide what is needed
Not every pick from a bin requires full 3D bin picking
The decision guide compares 2D guidance, constrained 3D guidance and random bin picking based on part presentation, overlap and room to move.
Read when 3D is needed →