Category: Application

Robotic Measurement

Post author By L R
Post date August 28, 2017

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.

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Wild Life Survey

Post author By L R
Post date August 28, 2017

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.

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Brain Research

Post author By L R
Post date August 28, 2017

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.

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Invasive Plant Detection

Post author By L R
Post date August 28, 2017

Invasive Plant Detection

We built and fielded a dual-image multispectral, visible and NIR, capture and process system to detect weeds remotely. On trigger, two images from a single camera are collected and processed to highlight the existence of skeleton weed. The camera contains two sensors that share their view through a single lens keeping the two images perfectly aligned and reducing the computational complexity. The algorithm was developed in-house by Sensory Labs.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders Research

Post author By L R
Post date August 28, 2017

Autism Spectrum Disorders Research

We built three synchronous six-camera systems capable of collecting imagery, as well as audio, from small classrooms to study stimulus responses in autistic children in their learning environment. The gigE cameras, with power over Ethernet capability, can be installed over 100 feet away from the recording unit. This flexibility and easy cabling gives the team many installation options. Lite compression of the video allows for longer recordings. This system also features remote frame tagging capabilities. The specialist, in the room with the child, can use a small hand-held remote IR transmitter to tag the video. The tag is used for quick recall while reviewing data to find the incident of interest. This novel non-intrusive marking system reduces additional stimulus while aiding the research.