Reading while in motion on a robot arm
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Industry:
- Automotive
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Products:
- Barcode Readers
On production lines with advancing factory automation (FA), workpiece transport by robot arms is essential. However, to shorten takt time, it is necessary to read barcodes and 2D codes while the arm is in motion, without stopping it. The KEYENCE 1D/2D code reader, SR-2000 Series, solves this challenge.
With its overwhelming performance of a wide field of view and long focal length, the SR-2000 Series can cover a wide area with a single unit and achieve stable reading even if the robot arm's path or the workpiece's position varies. As shown in the image, even when workpieces like automotive parts or electronic circuit boards are moving at high speed, its unique image stabilization algorithm instantly captures the code, significantly reducing reading errors. This eliminates the robot stop time previously required for reading, making it possible to dramatically improve productivity.
No complex setup is required, and it is easy to install into existing equipment, greatly contributing to strengthening traceability and streamlining process management.
