Software modules

The rc_visard NG comes with several on-board software modules, each of which corresponds to a certain functionality and can be interfaced via its respective node in the REST-API interface.

The rc_visard NG’s software modules can be divided into

  • Camera module
    acquires images and performs planar rectification for using the camera as a measurement device. Images are provided both for further internal processing by other modules and for external use as GenICam image streams.
  • Detection & Measure modules
    which provide a variety of detection functionalities, such as grasp point computation and object detection,
  • Configuration modules
    which enable the user to perform calibrations and configure the rc_visard NG for specific applications.
  • Database modules
    which enable the user to configure global data available to all other modules, such as load carriers, regions of interest and grippers.