‘FastPicker®’: A Depalletizing Robot with an AI Vision System

26/09/2024

TRUE Okura Co., Ltd.

In logistics centers and manufacturing factories/warehouses, depalletizing—the process of unloading the products from the receiving pallet or the stored pallet—is a routine task. Depalletizing robot is designed to automate this process, replacing manual labor.
This article introduces the 'FastPicker®,' a depalletizing robot equipped with a camera mounted on its robotic hand.

By Mounting the Camera on the Robot Hand, there’s No Need for a Camera Stand! Simpler System Configuration!

We have long provided solutions that combine cameras with depalletizers. However, in the past, the camera had to be installed separately from the robot, often on a stand or mounted to the ceiling. With "FastPicker®," the camera is mounted directly on the robot hand, eliminating the need for a stand and significantly reducing the required space. This leads to a much simpler system configuration for the surrounding equipment.

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Multi-Pallet Support with a Single Camera

By mounting the camera on the robot hand, one camera can efficiently handle multiple pallet stations, naturally improving work efficiency. Thanks to advancements in vision technology, a single workspace can now process up to 700 cases per hour.

The figure above represents processing capacity during single loading and multiple recognition processing.
Depalletizing capacity may vary depending on case conditions, layout, etc.

Accurate Picking and Depalletizing with a 3D Camera

The vision technology ensures reliable depalletizing of cases. With AI recognition technology, the system can identify cases of varying dimensions, shapes, and patterns. It can also handle cases that are stacked irregularly or pallets with shifted cargo.

No Complicated Teaching Required! Easy to Operate for Everyone

Many may worry that implementing a robot involves challenging teaching tasks and extended setup periods. However, with "FastPicker®", the vision system eliminates the need for tedious pre-registration of dimensions and pattern data or complex teaching processes. The 3D camera mounted on the robot hand can recognize gaps and misalignments between cases on mixed pallets containing different types of items. The AI-equipped controller analyzes this information to efficiently and reliably perform depalletizing. Installation can be completed quickly, enabling immediate operation, which significantly reduces operating costs.

Traditionally, robotic systems were mainly utilized in manufacturing production sites, however recently, their adoption has been increasingly progressing in logistics warehouses as well. Okura has extensive experience and expertise in providing solutions that address challenges in logistics environments. We can offer proposals that contribute to automation and labor-saving in logistics operations.

If you are looking for logistics (conveyor) equipment and various conveying systems in Thailand, or if you are considering automating palletizing, please contact us using the form below.

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