With the rapid growth of the hydrogen energy industry, Transfer Technology has successfully delivered another intelligent loading solution for hydrogen cylinders. By integrating its self-developed Epic Eye Laser L industrial 3D vision system with an ABB robot arm, the solution overcomes the challenge of picking 22 types of highly reflective cylinders from material bins. This breakthrough enables 100% human-assisted operation in high-risk environments, setting a new benchmark for intelligent automation in hydrogen equipment manufacturing.
Challenges
High risks in manual handling: The weight and highly reflective surface of hydrogen cylinders increase the risk of slippage and safety hazards.
Limited precision: Conventional vision systems struggle with accurate detection and positioning due to metal surface glare.
Lack of flexibility: Traditional equipment finds it difficult to adapt quickly to varying specifications in multi-type, small-batch production.
Solution
Hardware Selection
Epic Eye Laser L 3D Camera: Utilizes laser projection and binocular structured light technology, achieving 0.32mm single-point accuracy at 2.4m. The HDR mode covers both reflective and dark surfaces in a single exposure, with ambient light resistance exceeding 120,000 Lux.
ABB Robot Arm: Equipped with a dual encoder feedback system, supporting dynamic task allocation and collision avoidance.
Algorithm Optimization
Proprietary Exposure Control Algorithm: Specifically designed to handle reflective surfaces, generating complete point cloud data and solving the 3D reconstruction challenges of black components in traditional methods.
Multi-Modal Recognition Model: Based on deep learning, the classification algorithm adapts to 22 cylinder types and optimizes the picking path in real time.
Customer Benefits
Enhanced Safety: Eliminates manual contact with high-pressure containers, mitigating risks of cylinder tipping and gas leakage.
Cost Optimization: Reduces labor expenses and improves operational efficiency.
Flexible Production: Supports fast onboarding of new cylinder models and enables 24/7 uninterrupted operation.
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