Speaking the same language as Universal robots

12 April 2018

SensoPart has added a new robotics vision sensor to its VISOR Robotic series. The use of URCap software allows the sensor to communicate directly with Universal Robot (UR) systems.

The sensor converts data and supplies all information in robot coordinates for immediate use by the robot systems. This is achieved via one-time calibration using the calibration plates available as accessories, or with the aid of a point-pair list. Complex programming in the robot control system is not required.

Alongside the live image display and job management features that are already possible with existing VISOR products, the URCap software provides preprepared programme routines for calibration and pick-and-place tasks. It allows common robotics applications, such as collecting and positioning parts or robot-controlled component inspections, to be set up manually without the need for programming.