INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
De-racking simulation and training in Apera Forge
| Source: Apera AIApera AI Inc
this week announced updates to its Apera Forge, a web-based design and AI training studio that simplifies 4D vision-guided robotic projects
The latest release introduces new features to support advanced robotic cell design, end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT)-mounted camera configurations,
and full simulation and training for de-racking applications.“We give industrial robots 20/20 vision to unlock new levels of reliability
and productivity in manufacturing,” stated Sina Afrooze, founder and CEO of Apera AI
“This release marks a new phase for Forge.”“We’re not only expanding simulation realism and flexibility for advance cell
design—we’re also empowering automation teams to train robust AI models for de-racking and EOAT-mounted vision setups, entirely on their
“It’s another step forward in making advanced robotic automation faster, more accessible, and predictable.”Apera Forge is a
browser-based, no-code simulation and artificial intelligence training platform
The Vancouver, B.C.-based company said it enables manufacturers and integrators to build and validate vision-guided robotic applications,
without the need for upfront investment in hardware.By simulating robot, gripper, camera, part geometry, and cell environment within
minutes, Apera AI said Forge reduces what traditionally takes weeks or months to mere hours.Trained AI models can achieve greater than 99.9%
reliability in object recognition and task performance
The company said it can deliver complete vision programs in 24 to 48 hours, ready for on-site deployment.Apera AI advances cell design
capabilities and moreThe latest Forge release includes advanced cell design capabilities, explained Apera AI
The company said Forge now supports advanced cell design with greater flexibility, tuning camera placement, bin positioning, and multiple
obstacles to better match real-world layouts and improve simulation results.Users can now arbitrarily position cameras and bins and use
reference cell CAD files to achieve more accurate cell visualization and scaling
Apera Forge also now supports integrated Obstacle Autopilot for enhanced robot navigation and collision avoidance in simulations
Users can import complete Apera Vue cell configurations, including bins, search regions, obstacles, tables, and calibrated cameras.Apera
Forge also supports EOAT-mounted, or “Eye-in-Hand,” vision for de-racking
This simplifies the design process by allowing users to preview and refine camera positioning directly in Forge
It can streamline design and validation for systems where cameras are mounted directly on end effectors, said Apera AI
Users can visually determine ideal camera placement by previewing camera views and ensuring clear, unobstructed vision of parts.In addition,
Forge now supports full simulation and AI training for de-racking applications, where consistent spacing, orientation, and rack structure
are critical to effective part recognition and picking
Users can now precisely specify de-racking parameters, including initial positions, rack axes, part spacing, and part count.Training robust
AI vision models in Forge without Apera engineer support can be a significant time-saver for integrators and industrial manufacturers, the
company claimed.“De-racking is a highly common application in the automotive sector,” said Jamie Westell, director of engineering at
“With our AI-powered 4D Vision deployed at the top 6 automotive OEMs in North America, this Forge release empowers their maintenance
engineering managers to rapidly deploy vision-guided robotic automation across their plant for de-racking vehicle hoods, doors, body panels,
and other racked parts.”Apera AI said it aims to make factories more productive by empowering robots with human-like vision and advanced
AI, dramatically increasing speed and accuracy
The company asserted that its sftware can handle challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, de-racking, and
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