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Smart Picking with AI and 3D Vision

3D vision and robotics

This video introduces how artificial intelligence on the edge and 3D stereo vision can be combined to create advanced smart‑picking solutions. You will learn how IDS NXT cameras and Ensenso 3D systems work together to identify, classify, and localise assorted items in challenging warehouse or logistics environments. The focus is on practical, real‑world bin picking scenarios where object types, shapes, and behaviours vary significantly.

The video explains why rule‑based machine vision often fails in such applications and how AI‑powered object detection overcomes these limitations. You’ll see how IDS NXT ocean enables easy training and deployment of neural networks, how Ensenso 3D technology delivers accurate depth data, and how both systems integrate with robots for automated shelf‑refilling or order‑picking tasks. This combination of 2D and 3D vision provides the flexibility needed for modern intralogistics, retail automation, and mixed‑item handling.

Topics covered

How AI (Artificial Intelligence) and 3D vision combine for smart picking
Why IDS NXT ocean simplifies training and deployment
Ensenso stereo vision for accurate 3D localisation
Key differences between classification and object detection
How robots use 2D and 3D data for reliable item handling
Practical examples of automated picking applications

Video timeline

00:00 - Intro & product portfolio
01:33 - Example application
05:47 - Artificial intelligence
08:00 - Introduction IDS NXT camera family
09:55 - Deep ocean core
11:36 - Software possibilities
13:00 - Object detection
15:10 - IDS NXT lighthouse training platform
16:06 - Object detection
16:51 - Ensenso cameras
20:04 - Object detection - locate items in the basket
20:46 - TM Plug&Play & IDS NXT cameras
22:14 - Conclusion & examples
23:12 - Outro

Who should watch

This video is ideal for automation engineers, system integrators, robotics developers, and logistics specialists seeking practical insight into AI‑driven picking solutions using IDS NXT and Ensenso 3D vision.

Watch now to discover how AI and 3D vision can transform your picking workflow.

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