ALSONTECH × UR Gen 7: Making 3D Vision Easier to Deploy for Flexible Automation

As manufacturers move toward more flexible production, industrial robots are increasingly expected to handle diverse products, randomly positioned workpieces, reflective metal surfaces, and frequent production changeovers. To meet these demands, manufacturers need reliable 3D vision cameras that can deliver accurate positioning data while simplifying system integration and daily operation.

ALSONTECH develops high-performance industrial 3D vision cameras and vision solutions for robotic automation. By combining advanced 3D imaging, point cloud processing algorithms, and AI-powered image processing technologies, ALSONTECH helps robots identify workpiece positions and orientations in challenging industrial environments.

Through its ecosystem collaboration with Universal Robots (UR), ALSONTECH is further improving robot 3D vision integration. Its URCap, deeply integrated with PolyScope X, brings more vision-related operations into the robot programming environment, helping system integrators and end users simplify deployment, calibration, and application management.

Why Industrial 3D Vision Cameras Matter in Robotic Automation

In applications such as machine tending, random bin picking, material handling, and precision assembly, workpieces are not always presented in fixed or repeatable positions. Robots need accurate 3D position and orientation data to locate workpieces and perform picking, handling, or assembly tasks reliably.

However, industrial environments can introduce several challenges. Reflective metal surfaces, dark or light-absorbing materials, changing lighting conditions, and  mixed-model production can all affect the stability and efficiency of automated processes.

For system integrators, achieving reliable 3D positioning is only part of the challenge. Robot-to-vision calibration, programming, cable management, application configuration, and product changeovers can also increase engineering effort and commissioning time.

An industrial 3D vision camera designed for robotic applications helps address these challenges by providing spatial information that enables robots to adapt to changing workpiece positions. When camera hardware, vision software, and robot programming are properly integrated, manufacturers can simplify deployment and build more flexible automation systems.

ALSONTECH Industrial 3D Vision Cameras for Robotic Applications

ALSONTECH industrial 3D vision cameras combine high-accuracy 3D imaging with point cloud processing algorithms and AI-powered image processing technologies. They identify the spatial position and orientation of workpieces and provide accurate coordinates and offset compensation for  robot motion.

ALSONTECH offers laser 3D cameras, structured light 3D cameras, and 3D laser profilers to support different automation requirements.These solutions can be used in applications ranging from static random bin picking, machine tending, and precision assembly to high-speed dynamic tracking and positioning.

By selecting the appropriate 3D vision technology for the application, manufacturers can address challenging workpiece characteristics and production requirements while improving the flexibility of robotic automation.

Key capabilities include:

• 3D position and orientation detection: Provide spatial information to support accurate robot positioning and workpiece handling.

• Point cloud processing: Extract useful 3D information from captured workpieces to support robotic vision tasks.

• Adaptability to challenging materials: Support applications involving reflective metal surfaces and dark or light-absorbing materials, depending  on the camera model and application conditions.

• Multiple vision technology options: Use laser 3D cameras, structured light 3D cameras, or 3D laser profilers according to the requirements of the application.

• Support for flexible automation: Enable robotic applications involving randomly presented workpieces, different product models, and changing production  requirements.

Simplifying 3D Vision Camera Integration with Universal Robots Gen 7

Integrating an industrial 3D vision camera with a robot involves more than connecting hardware. System integrators must also configure the vision application, complete robot-to-vision calibration, teach picking positions, and manage different workpiece templates.

Through its ecosystem collaboration with Universal Robots, ALSONTECH is working to simplify these processes and improve the overall user experience.

ALSONTECH's new URCap is deeply integrated with PolyScope X, enabling users to perform more vision-related operations directly from the robot teach pendant. Robot-to-vision calibration, part template creation, pick-position teaching, and vision project management can all be completed through simplified workflows, reducing the need for complex programming.

Simplified Calibration and Programming

By bringing more vision-related functions into the robot programming environment, the integration helps streamline calibration, part setup, pick-position teaching, and vision project management.

This approach can reduce the engineering effort required during initial commissioning and subsequent production changeovers. For system integrators, simplified workflows can make it easier to configure and deploy robotic 3D vision applications. For end users, they can help make routine operation and application adjustments more accessible.

Streamlined Hardware Integration

The integration takes advantage of Gen 7's new tool I/O capabilities, while ALSONTECH's compact 3D cameras are optimized for Eye-in-Hand installation to help simplify system integration and cable management.

Customizable Smart Panels and Smart Skills provide quick access to functions such as mode switching, waypoint recording, and undo operations, further simplifyingdaily operation and on-site commissioning.

Together, these integration improvements help connect ALSONTECH's 3D vision capabilities with the robot programming workflow, supporting a more efficient deployment process for compatible applications.

"For us, Gen 7 is not simply a new robot platform—it also gives us the opportunity to rethink how users interact with 3D vision. By integrating more ALSONTECH vision functions directly into PolyScope X and taking full advantage of Gen 7's new hardware architecture, we can make advanced robotic 3D vision systems easier to deploy and operate, making 3D vision automation more accessible to manufacturers."

— Lilian Lian, Marketing Manager at ALSONTECH

Universal Robots Gen 7

Universal Robots (UR), the original collaborative industrial robot manufacturer and part of Teradyne Robotics, introduced Gen 7, its seventh-generation robotics platform anchored by the PolyScope X robot operating system. Built for the next generation of automation, Gen 7 expands connectivity between robots, software, sensors, vision systems and end effectors, helping manufacturers deploy more capable applications with less integration effort.

Redesigned from tool flange to controller, the new Gen 7 robot platform is AI-ready by design, giving manufacturers unrivaled compute, connectivity and open architecture to deploy AI models directly on production robots without a performance trade-off.

What's new in Gen 7?

• New g-Series robot arms: UR10g-1750, UR17g-1300, and UR18g-950, joining the e-Series and UR Series lineup.

• AI-ready tool flange: Delivers data, high-power and safety directly to the tool flange, making it easier to connect cameras, sensors, grippers and other peripherals while reducing cabling complexity.

• New SP7 Smart Panel: For teaching and programming directly at the tool flange.

• CB7 Core controller: 40% more compute in a 30% smaller footprint, enabling multi-network communication with PLCs, HMIs, MES platforms, IPCs, and vision systems while reducing the need for external switches.

• PolyScope X software platform: Brings modern programming tools with open APIs for building and deploying edge-AI applications using IPCs and external AI processing, along with ISO 10218-1:2025 safety functionality and cybersecurity compliance.

• Redesigned TP7 Core teach pendant: For improved ergonomics and faster programming.

• Built-in safety and cybersecurity: All g-Series robots are TÜV certified to ISO 10218-1 and UL1740, while Teradyne Robotics is certified to IEC 62443-4-1 ML3 for secure software development practices.

Ecosystem

Gen 7 is backed by the UR+ ecosystem, a curated, rigorously tested portfolio of automation products, each validated by UR before reaching market.

"Gen 7 is more than a new robot platform. It provides a strong foundation for ecosystem innovation, enabling UR+ partners to create even more integrated and intelligent automation solutions. Together, we’re helping customers deploy faster, scale with confidence, and unlock new opportunities across a wide range of industries"

— Jacky Li, Head of Product Management & Ecosystem APAC/CN

Key Benefits of ALSONTECH 3D Vision Camera Integration

For end users and system integrators, combining ALSONTECH industrial 3D vision cameras with Universal Robots Gen 7 can reduce the engineering effort required  for automation projects, accelerate deployment, and lower the time and labor costs associated with system integration.

Across the automation lifecycle, from initial deployment to long-term operation, the integrated solution offers several practical benefits:

• Faster deployment: Simplify calibration, configuration, and on-site commissioning through integrated vision workflows.

• Lower integration complexity: Leverage Gen 7 tool I/O and optimized Eye-in-Hand installation to simplify cabling and overall system architecture.

• Faster changeovers: Create, manage, and switch part templates and vision projects more efficiently.

• Easier operation: Perform more vision-related operations directly within PolyScope X, reducing the need for complex programming.

• Greater application flexibility: Apply industrial 3D vision to challenging workpieces, including randomly presented parts, reflective metal surfaces, and dark  or light-absorbing materials, depending on application conditions.

• Flexible application development: Combine ALSONTECH 3D vision technology with compatible robotic hardware and software to support different automation requirements.

Greater Flexibility for Industrial Automation

For manufacturers, integrating ALSONTECH industrial 3D vision cameras with Universal Robots Gen 7 means more than connecting a camera to a robot. It creates an opportunity to simplify vision configuration, streamline robot programming, and deploy flexible automation applications with less integration effort.

By combining ALSONTECH's 3D imaging capabilities with the UR Gen 7 platform and PolyScope X environment, system integrators can build robotic applications that respond to changing workpiece positions and production requirements.

From machine tending and random bin picking to material handling, precision assembly, and dynamic tracking and positioning, ALSONTECH 3D vision solutions for industrial automation support automation tasks that require accurate spatial information and adaptability to real-world industrial conditions.

As production demands continue to evolve, reliable industrial 3D vision cameras and efficient robot integration workflows can help manufacturers expand robotic automation to a wider range of applications.

Get Started with ALSONTECH 3D Vision Solutions

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