Inbolt Introduces Human-Like Bin Picking Solution Powered by On-Arm AI Vision

Inbolt, a leader in real-time vision-guided robotics, has announced the launch of its next-generation bin picking solution designed to deliver human-like adaptability in industrial automation. Engineered for fully unstructured environments, the solution enables robots to identify, grasp, and place parts with exceptional flexibility and precision—even when objects are randomly arranged or partially obscured.

A new benchmark in industrial bin picking

Conventional bin picking systems depend on fixed, overhead long-range 3D cameras, complex calibration processes, and pre-defined grasp points. These setups are costly, inflexible, and prone to failure when bins shift, parts are misdetected, or predetermined pick points become inaccessible. Inbolt’s approach fundamentally redefines this model.

By mounting a 3D camera directly on the robot arm and powering it with Inbolt’s proprietary AI, robots gain continuous, real-time perception and understanding of their environment. The AI generates an unlimited range of grasp strategies, eliminating the need for a single “perfect” grasp. This results in a faster, more affordable, and highly adaptable solution—achieving pick times of under one second and success rates of up to 95% in live production environments.

How the solution works

Inspired by human behavior, Inbolt’s bin picking system follows a closed-loop process:

• Pick like a human: The robot selects any viable pickable surface, just as a human would.
• See in hand: Once the part is gripped, the robot analyzes and precisely locates it.
• Adjust to place: During movement, the AI continuously refines the robot’s trajectory to ensure accurate placement—a capability known as in-hand localization.

This closed-loop approach allows robots to instantly adapt to variations in parts and bin movement, delivering a level of robustness not possible with traditional bin picking systems.

Flexible, fast, and cost-effective

Inbolt’s on-arm camera architecture removes the need for multiple fixed cameras and expensive high-resolution installations. Manufacturers can deploy a single robot across multiple bins and configurations, significantly reducing hardware costs and setup time.

“Traditional bin picking systems are too rigid for real-world factory conditions,” said Albane Dersy, COO of Inbolt. “Our solution brings the flexibility and resilience manufacturers need on the production floor.”

Key benefits

• Flexibility: Operates with bins of any size or position, even if they move during operation
• Speed: Average processing time of under one second per pick
• Reliability: Up to 95% pick success rates in production environments
• Cost efficiency: One camera per robot, not per bin, with no complex overhead setups
• Scalability: Rapid deployment across multiple stations or factories

Source: businesswire.com