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About Robot Vision System

Nikon Robot Vision System is an integrated vision and image-processing platform for industrial robot guidance. It combines camera hardware, recognition software and robot-path generation for workflows including bin picking, assembly and inspection.

A paid 3D tracking upgrade announced in September 2026 estimates workpiece position and orientation as objects move on a conveyor. Nikon says this lets a connected robot arm follow moving targets without an external encoder, with commercial release planned for October 2026.

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Nikon announces 3D tracking upgrade for Robot Vision System
2026-09-30 - Product Launch - The software estimates position, inclination and orientation while parts move on a conveyor. Nikon says robots can follow moving workpieces without an external conveyor encoder. Existing Robot Vision System customers can obtain the feature through a paid software update scheduled for October 2026.
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