3rd place: IDS - Embedded vision system 'IDS NXT'

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3rd place - IDS

The embedded vision system 'IDS NXT' has new features. These include multi-ROI (Region Of Interest) for AI-based object detection and the option to use different neural networks for different ROIs in one image via the vision app, as well as binning, linescan mode and performance and configuration improvements. New customers are also free to choose whether they want to use the IDS NXT lighthouse training software on AWS as previously offered by IDS or via Microsoft Azure Cloud. More...

Jan Hartmann, Managing Director at IDS, knows all about artificial intelligence and its applications. One of these is the AI-based object recognition in the award-winning product. In this interview, Mr. Hartmann explains the opportunities and possibilities offered by AI in conjunction with image processing.

2nd place in the image processing category

2nd place: Pepperl+Fuchs: SmartRunner Explorer 3-D product family

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2nd place - Pepperl+Fuchs

Vision sensors are usually designed for individual specific tasks. The SmartRunner Explorer 3-D product family from Pepperl+Fuchs, on the other hand, offers solutions for a wide range of applications. According to the manufacturer, its technology creates a significantly larger data basis in comparison and thus opens up new application possibilities. Two variants - Stereo Vision and Time of Flight (ToF) - are based on the same platform with the same housing, standardized user software and data output. More...

Armin Hornberger, Head of Product Management IVC at Pepperl+Fuchs, shows his enthusiasm for vision sensors in a video interview. He vividly explains how the vision sensor works and provides insights and outlooks into the (further) development of the products at Pepperl+Fuchs.

1st place in the image processing category

1st place: Sick - 3D ToF camera (Time of Flight) 'Visionary-T Mini'

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1st place - Sick

The 3D ToF (Time of Flight) camera Visionary-T Mini from Sick solves tasks in stationary and mobile robot applications in which distance images and environmental scenarios for robot guidance (also: robotics guidance) are to be captured. With its 3D ToF imager module, which achieves a resolution of 512 × 424 pixels and enables high image dynamics, the sensor continuously generates precise intensity and depth values of its environment. More...

Dr. Nadja Nagel, Strategic Product Manager 3D Snapshot at Sick, explains the functions of the 3D ToF camera and illustrates the advantages using application examples. She has a special idea for the presentation of the trophy in the company.