Farming/Agriculture
Sensory Labs provided recording equipment and interface boards for an agriculture application. The systems consist of a single board computer, visible camera, and thermal cameras. Determinations about the ground moisture and phosphorous (fertilizer) levels are made in real time while the farm equipment is tending the fields.
Customization
On some occasions, our clients have specific processing needs that we are able to integrate directly into the camera or frame grabber hardware with collaboration from the manufacturer. Sensory Labs has been able to understand the client requirements, design the algorithm, convey the need and the business case to the component manufacturer, test the solution and provide customized hardware for the end users. These are fun and challenging projects, and we love them.
Robotic Measurement and Fault Detection Systems
Sensory Labs consulted for a manufacturer of robotic measurement systems in order to obtain better optical resolution for fielded systems. We achieved the resolution requirements with the simple addition of a filter and change in the lens quality. We also wrote software enhancements and documentation for the inspection process. Line scan cameras were used to get accurate part measurements and detect defects in parts on a conveyer system. The software interfaced with an SQL database for the part specification and to record inspection results. We interfaced with a PLC for strobe triggering, line speed, and part re-direction on fault detection. Sensory Labs was able to make the necessary modifications to the client’s existing system on an accelerated schedule to meet the end user’s specification.
Wild Life Survey
We designed an airborne system with visible and thermal capabilities to record large animal population (deer and elk) during surveys to verify counts and species identification. The system is human controlled and the vision system is self-contained for use on any vehicle. The thermal images are used to identify populations hidden by the leaf canopy and to help separate animals in close proximity. The high resolution visible images are essential for species and age identification.
Brain Research
We supply analog and gigE cameras to a brain research company working in the area of epilepsy. Their data recorders collect information simultaneously from multiple sensors and cameras (from a single camera up to as many as 20). Sensory Labs supplies hardware and consultations with regards to optics, NIR sensitivity, and timestamping , etc.. The latest upgrades to the GigE Vision 2.0 protocol includes a PTP timestamping capability that is allowing for more accurate image time stamping across multiple platforms. This enables our partner to recall images that synchronize with other system sensors’ metadata. The inexpensive integrated solution is a winner.