Computer vision in Robotics : Autonomous Mobile Robots, Robotic Arms and articulated robots, Humanoid robots and more

Articulated robots, also known as robotic arms, are robots that can pick up and move objects. They can either be mounted on a static base or be included as part of an AMR. They are found in many industries, picking fruit, constructing objects or sorting and packaging items for delivery. Using one or more Intel RealSense depth cameras as part of a robotic arm allows the robots to accurately size and grasp many different objects. It is also crucial for robotic arms to be able to differentiate between objects that may appear very similar in a 2D photograph. The use of depth means that the robot can distinguish and understand the shapes and sizes of multiple objects.

Humanoid robots can technically fall into either the AMR or Robotic arm categories – they are robots that are roughly humanoid in shape and can move independently but can often also have articulated arms for performing tasks. Humanoid robots are most often used in places where they interact directly with people – the humanoid appearance is often friendly and welcoming especially in industries like hospitality, medicine and retail. Intel RealSense depth cameras can be used to navigate and hold objects, just as with AMR and robotic arms. They can also be used to locate people, track and understand gestures or accept directions from users.