Machine Vision & Smart Cameras
Hikrobot Smart Cameras
Machine Vision Capability without the PC
Introducing Hikrobot Smart Cameras, the game-changing brand of cameras designed to revolutionize quality control in automated manufacturing. Our advanced, high-tech imaging solutions deliver all the features of leading smart cameras, but at less than half the cost of our competitors.
Our cameras offer the resolution, lighting, artificial intelligence functionality and evaluation tools needed for the most complex applications, empowering your production line to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations or simply improve your bottom line, Hikrobot Smart Cameras are the perfect choice for the job. Discover how our cutting-edge technology can transform your manufacturing process today!
A-Tech is the exclusive distributor for Hikrobot in North America, providing application assistance, preferential pricing, quickest delivery, integration support and warranty claim handling.
Best-in-Class Specifications
A Complete Range Inspection Tools
Deep Learning Algorithm
Trusted by Global Leaders Across Various Industries
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Cost-Effective Tools - No Matter the Application
If you are looking for a Capable, yet Cost Effective Smart Camera System, no matter how challenging the application, A-Tech and Hikrobot have a solution for you. Accurate, Affordable & Available for quick delivery, contact us for quote or Free Online Demonstration. Compare Hikrobot with any of the competition and see why we know it is the best value Smart Camera Platform on Market!
No Charge Application Assistance
A-Tech will evaluate every application prior to customer purchase and conduct a Proof of Principle
Machine vision is a nuanced field where a smart camera’s worth is determined by its capabilities and consistency. At A-Tech, we provide no-charge application development services to assess our smart cameras’ performance with your specific needs. This proof of principle approach ensures you take no risk before purchasing.
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SC3000X: Compact, AI-Driven Technology
The SC3000X sets a new standard for machine vision systems, combining advanced optical components, extensive communication protocols, and AI-powered functionality in one compact, highly integrated package.
The thought process behind the development of the SC3000X smart camera is to include as much functionality as possible, to make it the most versatile vision solution in its category. Along with the typical defect detection, additional features such as measurement tools, pattern and contour recognition, code reading, custom AI enabled OCR training, object counting, robot positioning using Deep Learning object recognition.
Elevate your production standards with the SC3000X—where innovation meets reliability.
Key Features:
- Smart AI Capabilities: Deep learning for OCR and Code Reading, reducing missed details.
- Enhanced Tools: Superior error-proofing for presence, positioning, and counting.
- Integrated Deep Learning: Fast OCR accuracy, object detection, and classification with custom model training
- Compact Design: Fits seamlessly into existing setups.
- Universal Connectivity: Supports all major protocols for easy integration.
- Diverse Capabilities: Handles brightness analysis to dimensional inspection.
SC6000: The Flagship of Machine Vision
Built on a high-performance AI platform, the SC6000 processes complex visual tasks with 6T computing power, offering unmatched speed and accuracy. The modular design allows for flexibility with C-Mount lenses and external lighting, ensuring easy customization for any task.
With up to 25 MP resolution, integrated C-Mount lens options, the SC6000 is a versatile Vision System that allows for advanced defect detection, gauging, classification, and sorting.
PLC connectivity is seamless with EthernetIP, ProfitNET, & more, while Touchscreen User HMI’s can be created and operated directly with any VGA screen and USB, enabling quick adjustments without the hassle and locking you into specific hardware. The software licenses are included with the cameras, and all software and hardware updates are always free of charge from Hikrobot.
With over 140 built-in algorithms and Python scripting capabilities, the SC6000 provides comprehensive solutions for even the most intricate inspection tasks.
The SC6000 Simplifies complex inspections and transforms months of work into hours, setting a new standard for efficiency.
Vision Master Algorithm Platform
Vision Master (VM) is Hikrobot’s self-developed, all-in-one machine vision software that empowers users to swiftly build and deploy complex inspection tasks. Acting as the “brain” behind Hikrobot Smart Cameras and controllers, VM brings together powerful algorithms, AI-driven capabilities, and a highly visual workflow with a massive library of 1,000+ image processing operators to help manufacturers solve complex inspection challenges—all without expensive, cumbersome software overhead.
Key Advantages at a Glance
- Easy Drag-and-Drop Setup: Quickly build inspections with intuitive tools—no heavy coding required.
- Built-In AI & Traditional Vision: Seamlessly combine deep learning and standard vision techniques for complete flexibility.
- Compatible with All Hardware: Works smoothly with Hikrobot and other cameras, lighting, and PLC systems.
- Efficient Deployment: Run your inspection projects directly on Hikrobot smart cameras and controllers—no extra PCs needed.
Multiple Development Modes for Maximum Flexibility
Vision Master adapts to a wide range of industrial environments, offering three powerful development approaches:
Graphical Interface Development – A drag-and-drop, intuitive user interface that allows for quick visual solution creation.
SDK-Based Customization – Advanced users can integrate the VM SDK for direct control over image processing, data acquisition, and hardware communication.
Operator Design Mode – Custom visual tools can be created, packaged, and integrated into user-defined inspection workflows for highly specific applications.
Comprehensive Vision Solutions
Equipped with over 1000 self-developed image processing operators, VM supports an extensive range of industrial inspection applications, including positioning, measurement, identification, and defect detection.
1. Positioning & Orientation
Achieve quick and precise identification of geometrical features—such as circles, edges, lines, and vertices—even in challenging scenarios involving rotation, scaling, varying lighting conditions, and translation. This robust functionality is ideal for tasks such as robotic guidance.
2. Identification & Code Reading
Leverage high-speed, accurate OCR capabilities enhanced by deep learning algorithms, effectively handling complex backgrounds, poor contrast, and character deformation. VM also reliably reads one-dimensional and two-dimensional codes regardless of position, angle, illumination, or distortion.
3. Defect Detection & Quality Control
VM accurately identifies subtle surface scratches, spots, and shape irregularities through deep learning-powered algorithms. By effectively filtering out interference from surface textures, color variations, and noise, it ensures reliable detection of even minute defects.
Powerful Deep Learning Capabilities
The integrated deep learning platform within VM delivers exceptional adaptability and accuracy, refined through extensive real-world application scenarios. Its capabilities include:
Predicts the location of defects and displays them in a heat map for easy visualization.
Accurately identifies text position and recognition within images for reliable analysis.
Determines the type of objects in the picture for quick categorization.
Detects and pinpoints objects in the image, regardless of position.
Searches the dataset for images with similar characteristics to the input image.
Categorizes objects and predicts their contour with precision.
Detects anomalies by comparing objects to normal samples, presenting the results in heat maps.
Comprehensive Library of 140+ Vision Tools
Vision Master includes a full suite of algorithm modules, covering acquisition, measurement, recognition, calibration, logic tools, and defect detection.
Core Categories of Vision Tools
Acquisition & Image Processing: Capture and manage images from cameras, local paths, and SDKs, with options for stitching, caching, and multi-image acquisition.
Positioning & Geometric Analysis: Advanced geometric feature detection for locating edges, circles, lines, and vertices. Includes robotic alignment tools and position correction for high-speed automation.
Measurement & Calibration: Perform precise dimensional gauging, edge detection, distance measurement, angle verification, and perspective calibration for accurate inspections.
Recognition & Identification: Includes OCR (Optical Character Recognition), barcode reading, deep-learning-based text positioning, and symbol classification for reliable tracking and traceability.
Defect Detection & Quality Control: Detect surface defects, scratches, shape irregularities, and pattern deviations using deep-learning-powered analysis.
Deep Learning & Anomaly Detection: AI-powered tools for image segmentation, classification, object detection, similarity search, and automated heatmap visualization to flag inconsistencies with high precision.
Color Processing & Object Recognition: Multi-spectrum analysis, color-based sorting, contrast enhancement, adaptive illumination correction, and real-time color matching for high-accuracy inspections.
Communication & Logic Tools: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP integration ensure streamlined connectivity with PLC and factory networks. Includes customizable logic tools for automated decision-making in sorting and inspection workflows.
Discover high capability at low cost with A-Tech Instruments solutions.
- Custom Vision Solutions: We assess your unique machine vision needs and tailor the perfect solution for your application.
- Free Vision Lab Testing: Test your parts in our Vision Lab, where we demonstrate real-world performance and accuracy.
- Guided Camera Selection: Our tests lead the way, recommending the perfect camera match for your tasks.
- 30-Day No-Risk Trial: Approved applications qualify for a 30-day trial, giving you the chance to experience the technology before committing.
- Confidence in Your Choice: We're here to ensure you feel fully informed and confident in your equipment investment.
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Example Applications
Foreign Object Detection
Automatically detects and flags unwanted objects, protecting product quality and machinery from contamination and damage, ensuring consistent production standards.
Correct Installation of Retaining Clips
Uses deep learning to check clip positioning. The SC3000 series or higher can be trained on good and bad examples, allowing them to determine whether the clip is fully inserted, regardless of varying angles or positions.
Cable Harness Inspection with AI
AI-driven detection ensures wires in cable harnesses are fully inserted. The MV-SC3016C smart camera can identify improperly crimped wires using a 20-image training set.
Presence/Absence of O-Ring
Verifies O-Ring presence through pixel matching in a set region, using simple color or contrast checks with the MV-SC2016 camera for efficient, accurate detection.
Spring Condition Assessment
Measures tension, compression, and shape to ensure consistent spring quality, contributing to reliable performance in final products.
Production Line Protection
Real-time detection prevents foreign objects from disrupting production, protecting both product quality and equipment from damage.
Text Recognition
OCR technology accurately reads and verifies text on parts, reducing errors in production by ensuring correct letter orientation on assemblies.
Needle Sharpness Verification
Inspects surgical needle sharpness with micron-level precision, detecting deformities to ensure safety. The MV-SC6250 provides high accuracy with 25 MP and telecentric lenses.
Enhanced Weld Quality Analysis
Deep learning verifies weld integrity by checking color and contrast for basic inspections, while complex assessments use defect detection with trained images.
Angle Verification for PCBs
Ensures connectors on PCB boards are perfectly angled, achieving housing compatibility with accuracy up to 0.1 degrees to support precise assembly.
The Thread Checker
Pattern Recognition confirms the presence and accuracy of threaded holes, ensuring all required threads are in place for assembly reliability.
Enhanced OCR for Faint Print Challenges
Equipped with a polarized lens, it ensures unmatched OCR accuracy under any condition, for consistent and reliable identification. Using SC3016 (1.6 MP) with polarized lens and OCR, proper poka-yoke was implemented.
Porosity Defect Detection
Detects and measures small porosity on uneven surfaces, ensuring every part meets quality standards, even with surface irregularities.
Roundness Check
This application ensures bullet casings meet exact roundness specifications. Using AI Defect Detection, the system applies either circle detection or arc segment flaw detection to achieve precise results.
Missing or Broken Components
Inspects for intact tabs and retaining rings, verifying each assembly's completeness to prevent missing or broken parts.