At CES 2025, Nikon unveiled its advanced robot vision system, a groundbreaking technology distinguished by exceptional speed, high recognition capabilities, and user-friendly operation. Leveraging high-speed sensing—far surpassing the human eye—through integrated 2D/3D cameras and hand-eye coordination, Nikon’s system enables robots to operate with agility and precision. Tasks such as picking randomly stacked components or assembling parts onto moving workpieces are streamlined, reducing the complexity of programming and teaching, making automation accessible to a wider audience.
Advancing Collaborative Robotics with Intelligent Actuator Unit
Nikon also showcased its Intelligent Actuator Unit (C3 eMotion), a collaborative robot joint unit that empowers engineers without specialized expertise to develop ‘human-collaborative robots’ with ease. This innovation embodies the potential of seamless human-robot collaboration, aligning with Nikon’s vision of sustainable, future-ready industries.
Nikon demonstrated the synergy between its robot vision system and intelligent actuator unit, highlighting their combined value in reshaping the robotics landscape and advancing manufacturing capabilities.
Nikon Robot Vision System Key Features:
High Speed: The system’s high-speed image processing, reaching …