Deployment Scenario: AMRs in Logistics Warehouses
Real-time Navigation Challenges
In modern smart warehouses, fleets of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) transport goods along aisles of storage racks. These robots must navigate complex, dynamic environments and avoid collisions with people, pallets, and shelving units.
3D Vision Solutions for Warehouse AMRs
The LIPSedge™ AE400 industrial stereo camera delivers 3D perception for real-time obstacle detection and rack recognition. By generating accurate depth maps, AE400 enables AMRs to localize themselves relative to shelves and plan safe paths through narrow passages. For example, this camera has been used in vision-guided robotics and factory automation scenarios that demand robust stereo depth sensing technology.
- Real-time Obstacle Avoidance: AE400’s stereo depth data lets robots detect obstacles—workers or other vehicles—) in real time and adjust their routes to avoid collisions.
- Rack Detection: By capturing the geometry of shelving, the camera helps robots accurately identify rack locations for pick-and-place operations.
Technical Highlights: LIPSedge™ Stereo 3D Sensing
Industrial-Grade Hardware Specifications
The LIPSedge™ AE400 is an industrial-grade active stereo camera powered by LIPS-owned technology. Its rugged IP67-rated enclosure and GigE/PoE connectivity for reliable performance in harsh warehouse environments. AE400 offers high depth accuracy (≤2% error up to 4 m) and includes a built-in 6-axis IMU for motion tracking.
Software Integration & SDK Compatibility
LIPSedge™ AE400 is compatible with LIPSedge SDK and multiple software frameworks—including NVIDIA Isaac, ROS, MVTec Halcon, Zebra Aurora—, etc.), simplifying integration with existing robotic platforms.
- Stereo Depth technology: Provides precise 3D point clouds for environment perception.
- Rugged Design (IP67): Ensures stable operation in dusty or wet conditions.
- GigE/PoE Connectivity: Single-cable solution for power and high-speed data, allowing flexible placement.
- SDK Compatibility: Supports LIPSedge SDK, NVIDIA Isaac, ROS, etc., enabling seamless deployment.
- High Accuracy: Depth error ≤2% (up to 4 m), ensuring reliable obstacle and shelf detection.
BMW / NVIDIA Isaac Deployment and Benefits Automotive
Manufacturing Implementation
Leading manufacturers have deployed the AE400 to boost automation efficiency and safety. For instance, the BMW Group selected the NVIDIA Isaac™ robotics platform together with the LIPSedge AE400 camera to power intelligent logistics robots and accelerate the flow of customized vehicles through assembly lines.
Performance Metrics & ROI
By leveraging this advanced AI vision solution, BMW’s factories can handle millions of parts (over 230,000 unique SKUs) more efficiently. AcrossIn European automotive plants, AMRs equipped with AE400 (and NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier) autonomously deliver parts across the factory floor. These deployments demonstrate significant gains: throughput is increased by faster, more reliable parts delivery, and safety is enhanced as robots avoid collisions using 3D vision.
- BMW/NVIDIA Deployment: AE400 was chosen for smart logistics robots to accelerate factory throughput.
- Efficiency Gains: Millions of parts are delivered to production lines faster, optimizing the supply chain flow.
- Safety: Real-time 3D sensing reduces collision risks, making autonomous navigation more robust.
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Frequently Asked Questions: LIPSedge AE400 for AMR Vision
1. What role does the LIPSedge AE400 play in AMR vision?
The AE400 supplies stereo depth data that lets autonomous mobile robots perceive obstacles and shelving in 3D, enabling safe, efficient navigation.
2. How accurate is the AE400’s stereo depth sensing technology?
The camera delivers depth accuracy of ≤ 2 % up to 4 m, supporting precise obstacle avoidance and rack detection.
3. Which connectivity options are available for warehouse automation environments?
AE400 features GigE/PoE, providing both power and high-speed data over a single industrial-grade cable.
4. Is the AE400 compatible with NVIDIA Isaac?
Yes. The camera integrates seamlessly with NVIDIA Isaac, as demonstrated in BMW’s logistics-robot deployment.
5. Can the AE400 withstand harsh warehouse conditions?
Absolutely. Its IP67-rated housing protects against dust and water, ensuring reliable operation in industrial settings.