How to choose a camera for Autonomous Mobile Robots
Table of contents:
- What are AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots)
- How do AMRs see?
- How embedded vision is building AMRs of tomorrow
- How to choose an embedded camera for AMRs
- Embedded vision applications of AMRs – how to integrate cameras into these systems
- Special types of sensors and embedded cameras used in AMRs
- Other key camera-related parameters in AMRs
- e-con Systems’ camera solutions for AMRs
What are AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots)?
AMRs are autonomous robots that can navigate a space independently without the guidance of a human or a predefined path. They are the successors of AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles) which depended on an operator’s supervision or well-defined directions.
AMRs leverage embedded cameras to capture images of their surroundings for the purposes of obstacle detection and object recognition. The images and videos captured by the camera are sent to an edge processor to analyze them for intelligent decision-making. Some of the types of AMRs used in warehouses, retail stores, and agricultural farms include cleaning/disinfection robots, goods-to-person robots, patrol robots, telepresence robots, delivery robots, automated weeders, etc.
How do AMRs see?
Advancements in embedded vision and camera technology have helped AMRs become truly autonomous and enhance their ability to perform certain tasks. Learn all you need to know about how AMRs capture images and videos, and the different types of camera systems used in them
How embedded vision is building AMRs of tomorrow
Embedded cameras in AMRs help in performing various functions such as obstacle detection, barcode reading, object recognition, video previewing and recording, teleconferencing, etc. Learn in detail how embedded vision and cameras are enabling the development of future-ready AMRs.
How to choose an embedded camera for AMRs
Choosing a camera for autonomous mobile robots is easier said and done. It requires you to consider a multitude of factors. But we have made it easy for you. Whether you are developing a warehouse robot, patrol robot, or agricultural robot, this article outlines everything you need to know about selecting a camera for robots.
Embedded vision applications of AMRs – how to integrate cameras into these systems
Agricultural robots
Learn everything you need to know about picking a camera for different types of agricultural robots such as harvesting robots, automated weeders, plowing robots, etc.
Warehouse robots
Explore the world of embedded vision in warehouses with camera integration lessons for goods-to-person robots, pick and place robots, and robotic arms.
Patrol robots
Get to know how embedded vision is enhancing security and surveillance using patrol robots by enabling autonomous navigation and surround view
Telepresence robots
Do a deep dive into how embedded cameras enable teleconferencing in different types of telerobots used in retail stores, warehouses, hospitals, etc.
Delivery robots
Read how embedded vision is contributing to enhancing delivery robots. Also learn the key camera-related features behind choosing a perfect camera solution for them.
Service/companion robots
Dig deep into the process of picking and integrating the right embedded camera solution seamlessly into your service or companion robot
Special types of sensors and embedded cameras used in AMRs
Other key camera-related parameters in AMRs
e-con Systems’ camera solutions for AMRs
Depth Camera
3D Time of Flight (ToF) camera
Barcode Scanning Camera
Full HD Color Global Shutter Camera Module
Surround View Camera
IP67 Full HD GMSL2 HDR camera