TK-01N

By combining infrared rays and our own Edge AI,
Pre-Touch Sensor achieves real-time measurements of “distance and position” of objects at high resolution in a non-contact manner.
The product can measure transparent objects and reflective objects whose measurement is difficult by conventional methods,
and has realized the use of robot hands at various sites where the introduction of robot hands has been given up.

By capturing the distance and position of an object, advancing “holding” by robot hands
Features of Pre-Touch Sensor

• 01 Now easy handling of objects that were difficult to handle
  Using “Pre-Touch Sensor TK-01 series” equipped with our proprietary infrared mechanism and Edge AI enables measurement of “distance and position” of objects and capture of irregularly shaped objects, soft objects and randomly arranged objects. Although measurement of transparent objects and reflective objects is difficult for conventional optical sensors and cameras, the product can measure such objects, which broaden the possibility of application of robot hands at sites and in areas where the introduction of robot hands has been given up.
  
  
• 02 Teaching made simple boosts productivity
  In the case of robot hands equipped with “Pre-Touch Sensor TK-01 series”, the robot itself fine-adjusts the position of its own fingertips while measuring objects in real time, so it is operable with “rough teaching.” The product only requires the minimum change of algorithm for each type of work, ensuring reduced burden of setting for System Integrator and operation for engineers at work sites. Time for change of set-up can be shortened, which contributes to “productivity improvement” and “reduction in production cost” at lines for various types of products.

Pre-Touch Sensor Mechanism

• 01 Diffused emission and reception of infrared light
  Four infrared modules measure the amount of reflected light corresponding to the distance and angle of the object.
  
  
• 02 Lightweight AI model to estimate distances and angles
  Lightweight AI model, “Thinker AI” processes the reflected light levels, which differ across materials, to determine distances and angles.

Product Specifications

Sensor Board

AI Board

* See the catalogue for the Transmission Method.
*Specifications may change without notice.