Vision Guidance System integrates with SCARA robots.
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PC-based iSight combines application toolset, vision software, vision and vision-to-robot calibration wizards, camera, lens, and accessories. Vision technology is based on HexSight Locator featuring multi-model and built-in calibration support. System works seamlessly with Cobra i-series SCARA robots, facilitating development and use of vision location, guidance, and inspection applications.
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Adetpt Technology Announces New Family of Vision Guidance Products
Quick and simple deployment is made possible with Adept iSight, an Open Systems PC-based solution for Adept Cobra i-series robots
Livermore, California - April 4th, 2005 - Adept Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ADEO), a leading manufacturer of robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology, unveiled Adept iSight, the first member of a new product family integrating PC-based vision with Adept's robotic and motion control products. Adept iSight is designed to work seamlessly with the Adept Cobra i-series SCARA robots, making the development and use of vision location, guidance and inspection applications simpler, faster, and more powerful. Additional products will be rolled out over time that will work with other Adept robots and controllers.
"Adept is re-establishing its leadership in integrated vision and motion guidance," said Gordon Deans, Vice-President, Business Development and General Manager of Adept Technology Canada. "Adept iSight is innovative and improves the customers' benefits and results from high precision vision and motion control in a very cost-effective non-proprietary package."
Adept iSight is the result of the tight integration of Adept HexSight PC-Based vision with the Adept Cobra i-series, the first robot to embed all controls and I/O in its base. The vision technology is based on the HexSight Locator, the industrial robot markets, fastest and most reliable object location tool featuring multi-model and built-in calibration support. The resulting integration of these proven technologies on a open PC system will allow customers to quickly develop, test and launch vision guidance applications without the need for complex development tools, training and support.
Adept iSight is a complete package that includes the application toolset, the vision software, vision and vision-to-robot calibration wizards, the camera and lens and the accessories to provide a complete out of the box solution. Adept iSight, provides both a cost effective entry product and a high performance application platform for system integrator, automation OEM and end use customer of conventional and flexible precision assembly and material handling applications in the manufacturing and packaging of automotive, consumer, telecom and industrial electronics and products.
Adept iSight will be available May 16th. Orders will be taken starting April 15th.
Adept Technology designs, manufactures and markets robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology for the telecommunications, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, lab automation, and biomedical industries throughout the world. Adept's robots, controllers, and software products are used for small parts assembly, material handling and packaging. Adept's intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, systems and software, and application software. Founded in 1983, Adept Technology is America's largest manufacturer of industrial robots. More information is available at www.adept.com.
Erin Sun
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
925.245.8152 (voice)
925.960.0452 (fax)
erin.sun@adept.com
