# Picking and inspecting automotive parts

The Eureka Controller is a single interface to control devices like robotic arms, 3D cameras, 2D cameras, HMIs and more.

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## Challenge

- **Limitations of manual inspection**: Inspection accuracy varies depending on operator experience and condition
- **Overlooking minor defects**: Difficult to detect tiny scratches or dents reliably
- **Cost and productivity issues**: Rising labor costs and prolonged inspection time
- **Handling random bin-picking**: Workpieces scattered with varying positions and orientations are difficult to automate

## Process

The Eureka Controller is a single interface that centrally controls robots, 3D/2D cameras, HMIs, and peripheral devices.

Combined with the Eureka 3D Camera, it seamlessly handles the entire workflow from random bin picking to left-right classification and visual inspection.

The system accurately recognizes complex-shaped workpieces and detects sub-millimeter defects with high precision.

## Solution

- **3D point cloud generation and recognition**: Works without pattern projection, enabling robust detection even for glossy or reflective workpieces that are difficult for conventional methods
- **Optimal gripping position and robot path planning**: Eureka Controller synchronizes robots and cameras to determine the best picking strategy
- **AI-powered defect detection**: Automatically identifies micro scratches and dents with high accuracy
- **User-friendly AI models**: Even non-programmers can easily train custom AI models for visual inspection

## Outcomes

- Eliminated dependency on human operators, ensuring stable inspection accuracy
- Strengthened quality assurance through sub-millimeter defect detection
- Reduced labor costs and shortened inspection times, achieving cost optimization
- Expanded automation capabilities to include random bin-picking of irregular workpieces