Precise hand-eye calibration achieving 0.1mm TCP accuracy for industrial robots with LiDAR sensors in automated welding and assembly
A major automotive manufacturer needed to integrate high-precision LiDAR sensors with industrial robots for automated welding and component assembly. Their existing vision systems lacked the accuracy for complex 3D parts with varying reflectivity and couldn't maintain calibration during continuous operation.
CalibWorks developed a comprehensive LiDAR-to-robot calibration system that precisely aligns sensor coordinates with the robot's tool center point (TCP). The solution enables real-time 3D perception for adaptive path planning, quality inspection, and collision avoidance in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Precise alignment of LiDAR and robot coordinates
Complex integration requirements
Achieving sub-millimeter accuracy between LiDAR measurements and robot tool center point across entire workspace.
Maintaining calibration accuracy during high-speed robot movements and acceleration-induced vibrations.
Compensating for thermal expansion of robot links and mounting brackets affecting calibration parameters.
Ensuring stable LiDAR mounting that withstands robot vibrations and maintains alignment over millions of cycles.
Processing LiDAR data and updating robot paths within milliseconds for responsive adaptive control.
Seamless integration with various robot controllers and maintaining deterministic communication timing.
Industrial-grade robot vision integration
Robotic vision across manufacturing
Seam tracking and adaptive welding paths
Precision part placement and verification
Random part detection and grasping
Surface scanning and spray path planning
Laser and plasma cutting guidance
Automated quality control scanning
Measurable automation improvements
Deploy advanced LiDAR-robot calibration for intelligent automation and adaptive manufacturing.