Robotic bin picking combines 3D vision, AI algorithms, and precise robot control to automatically pick randomly oriented parts from bins and containers. AMD Automation designs bin picking systems that integrate with your machine tending, assembly, and material handling operations.
How Bin Picking Works
3D Vision Scanning
Structured light or laser sensors create a 3D point cloud of the bin contents:
- Identify individual parts in cluttered scenes
- Determine exact position and orientation
- Calculate optimal grasp points
- Detect bin walls and obstacles
AI-Powered Planning
Intelligent algorithms process vision data:
- Select the best part to pick based on accessibility
- Plan collision-free robot paths
- Optimize gripper approach angles
- Handle part-to-part variation
Precise Robot Execution
The robot executes the planned pick:
- Sub-millimeter positioning accuracy
- Force-controlled gripping
- Smooth extraction from bin
- Reliable placement for downstream operations
Integration Options
Bin picking integrates with existing automation:
- Robotic Cells - Add bin picking to existing work cells
- Machine Tending - Feed CNC machines from bulk containers
- Assembly Lines - Eliminate bowl feeders for complex parts
- Palletizing - Depalletize mixed SKUs
Applications by Industry
- Automotive - Castings, stampings, machined components
- Heavy Equipment - Large forgings and fabricated parts
- Consumer Products - Packaged goods and components
- General Manufacturing - Any bulk-stored parts
Contact us to evaluate bin picking for your application.
Key Features
- 3D vision for random part location
- AI-powered grasp planning
- Multi-part type handling
- Collision-free path planning
- High-speed picking cycles
- Deep bin reaching capability
- Automatic gripper changeover
- Integration with conveyors and feeders
Applications
Machine Tending
Pick castings, forgings, or machined parts from bulk containers for CNC loading.
Assembly Feeding
Feed randomly oriented components to assembly stations without manual sorting.
Packaging
Pick products from bulk for case packing or palletizing operations.
Kitting
Select multiple part types from bins to build kits for assembly.
Benefits
Eliminate Manual Sorting
Remove tedious hand-sorting of parts from bins and containers.
24/7 Operation
Continuous picking without fatigue or shift changes.
Flexible Handling
Handle multiple part types and orientations without retooling.
Improved Ergonomics
Remove repetitive reaching and lifting from operator tasks.
Our engineers can help evaluate your requirements.