Machine Vision Consulting
We have undertaken a broad range of machine vision projects, from industrial inspection systems for defect detection and video compression to complex real-time tracking systems.
Our team is familiar with numerous industry-standard packages and can develop bespoke machine vision algorithms in C/C++ where appropriate.
We have particular experience with 3D machine vision systems, including laser line scanning to create 3D models of potatoes and Time-of-Flight cameras to control robots and autonomous vehicles. We have delivered multiple projects using the IFM O3D and O3M cameras and can embed image processing algorithms directly onto these devices.
Quality Control
Our client needed a quality control machine to inspect rubber parts for conformity and detect any damage before passing them to an operator for bagging.
Peacock Technology collaborated closely with the client to design and build a machine vision system featuring pneumatic part testing and enhanced data logging capabilities. The vision system utilised three cameras to inspect the parts from above and from the side, allowing it to be trained to monitor the permitted variance for each part. Parts that did not meet the criteria were automatically identified and rejected. We also added a laser etcher to mark successful parts with a date and pass stamp for traceability.
As a result, our client can now monitor the production process and test parts to a consistent standard at their facility in the Czech Republic. Additional machines have since been commissioned for use across their global locations.
Robot Milking Machine
Our client required a bespoke machine vision system to accurately locate and track cow teats on a robotic milking machine operating within a rotary milking parlour.
Leveraging live data capture and extensive trials, our team developed a cutting-edge machine vision algorithm utilizing a Time-of-Flight camera to generate precise 3D images of the cow teats. We tested and refined this system in close collaboration with our client's robot developers. The vision system was engineered to withstand constant movement, shocks, and vibrations from being mounted on a robot arm, as well as the challenging conditions of a real-world farming environment.
As a result, our client now operates a fully commissioned robotic milking system with a substantial installed base across North America and Europe.