Smart bin picking

AI-supported bin picking for flexible, safe, and secure processes

Bin picking is a key topic for automation in intralogistics. Festo solutions enable you to grip random objects of different shapes and sizes fully automatically. Set a new benchmark in the efficiency of your intralogistics with innovative artificial intelligence. With our modular bin-picking solutions, you can master even complex pick-and-place applications flexibly, safely and reliably.

Efficient bin picking with Festo

Benefit from our many years of expertise in automation, our functionally reliable components and modular applications.

Your benefits:

  • Increase efficiency and reduce errors: Minimize errors and speed up the material flow with precise gripping and intelligently automated processes
  • Artificial intelligence: Benefit from self-learning systems that make it possible to grip unknown and chaotically stored objects
  • Energy and cost efficiency: Reduce your energy consumption and operating costs through optimized intralogistics processes
  • Scalability: Expand your applications modularly and flexibly as your intralogistics requirements grow
  • Plug-and-play: Benefit from our open system architecture and integrate our components and applications easily and seamlessly into your control concept
  • Ergonomics and reducing strain on workers: Reduce physical strain and promote ergonomic work processes
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GripperAI – Intelligent Gripping with Artificial Intelligence

GripperAI is an innovative software solution from Festo that has been specially developed for bin picking. It enables bin-picking robots and handling systems to pick up disorganized objects of different shapes precisely and flexibly. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the solution learns autonomously, adapts flexibly to new tasks, and thus optimizes the efficiency of your intralogistics. GripperAI can be easily integrated into existing automation environments. Get an overview of the most relevant aspects and interesting insights in our White Paper.

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Interview: Intelligent bin picking for intralogistics

Automated bin picking


Arquemino Lopes Junior, Industry Segment Manager Intralogistics at Festo, spoke about the importance of bin picking and how this function improves efficiency and flexibility in intralogistics.

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FAQs

What is bin picking?

Bin picking refers to the automated removal of objects from bins using robots and gripper systems. This technology is used particularly in intralogistics and enables the precise gripping and further processing of disordered objects of different shapes and sizes. Cameras, sensors and often artificial intelligence work together to recognize the position and orientation of objects. Bin picking optimizes the material flow and reduces manual work, which increases efficiency and reduces costs.

What does the term "bin picking" mean?

"Bin picking" describes the automated removal of disordered objects from a container using robots and grippers. "Bin picking" can be imagined as "reaching into the box", and includes technologies that use cameras and sensors to recognize the position and orientation of objects. This enables precise and flexible handling in intralogistics without having to sort the objects beforehand.

How does bin picking work in intralogistics?

Bin picking uses cameras and sensors, often combined with artificial intelligence, to recognize the position and orientation of disordered objects in bins. The robot calculates the optimum gripping point and removes the objects safely and precisely. This technology automates the process and increases the material flow by working reliably even with different object shapes.

What advantages does bin picking offer for intralogistics?

Bin picking automates the removal of objects directly from bins and relieves manual processes. This increases efficiency, reduces errors and increases flexibility in the material flow. AI-supported systems allow even complex tasks to be carried out quickly and precisely, which significantly increases productivity in warehouse logistics.

What role does artificial intelligence play in bin picking?

Artificial intelligence enables bin-picking systems to reliably grip unknown objects without the need for extensive programming. AI algorithms recognize the shape and position of the objects and automatically adapt the gripping process. This allows the systems to adapt dynamically to changing tasks and increases flexibility in operation.

What types of grippers are used for bin picking?

Different types of grippers are used for bin picking, such as vacuum, parallel and adaptive grippers. The selection depends on the shape and material of the objects. Modern systems can automatically switch between gripper types, providing a flexible solution that adapts to different requirements and ensures safe, damage-free handling.

In which sectors is bin picking particularly advantageous?

Bin picking is particularly advantageous in warehouse logistics, the automotive industry, electronics manufacturing and e-commerce. These industries benefit from the ability to retrieve a wide variety of objects automatically and flexibly, which reduces workload, increases efficiency and at the same time ensures a high degree of flexibility in the process.

What is the adaptive shape gripper DHEF and what advantages does it offer?

The adaptive shape gripper DHEF is based on natural principles and is able to securely grip and release workpieces of different shapes and sizes – even on people. It is ideal for gripping parts with undefined positions and shapes, since it grips objects with variable geometries with a positive fit. A particular advantage is the suction cup effect, which provides additional stability. Thanks to its gentle gripping action, the DHEF is particularly gentle on delicate products. The RA1 version also enables quick integration into lightweight robot environments and facilitates automation.

What are the special features of the adaptive gripper finger DHAS?

The adaptive gripper finger DHAS enables particularly gentle gripping, low-vibration transportation and shock-free depositing of products. Thanks to the Fin Ray Effect®, inspired by the structure of a fish tail fin, the gripper finger adapts automatically to different object shapes. This makes it ideal for sensitive materials and surfaces. The DHAS can grip objects with diameters from 6 to 120 mm securely and flexibly, making it a versatile solution for numerous applications.

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