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Luxolis’ computer vision technology provides edge and background detection for electronics manufacturing. Source: Luxolis
Electronics manufacturing is an example of a sector that requires automation with high levels of precision. Luxolis said its technology enables industrial and collaborative robots to more clearly perceive their surroundings and the tasks at hand.
Founded in 2020, it provides advanced 3D vision cameras, industrial automation, and 3D collaboration tools. The Chuncheon, South Korea-based company said its technologies can help with quality control, logistics, manufacturing, and robotics applications.
Luxolis 3D Capture uses Sony’s IMX566PLR time-of-flight (ToF) sensor to provide sub-millimeter precision for real-time depth imaging, it claimed.
Luxolis 3D Connect allows users to upload and manage 2D and 3D images from cameras and mobile devices. It also provides instant alerts for quick image resolution and enables users to standardize their data to cut setup and production time and costs, said the company.
“Our 3D vision cameras enable precise feature detection, automate complex tasks, and provide real-time data for improved decision-making,” it stated. “The value lies in increased operational efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced consistency and accuracy in production processes.”
Cobots take on ESD testing with 3D vision
In May, Luxolis AI integrated 3D vision systems with collaborative robots from Universal Robots for electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing in electronics manufacturing. The company is working with a leading electronics maker to test the susceptibility of integrated circuits and devices to ESD. Their stated goal was to improve efficiency and safety.
ESD tests are broadly divided into device-level and system-level tests, explained Luxolis. These “go/no-go” tests determine whether the equipment under test (EUT) is destroyed by ESD.
To conduct these ESD tests, the cobots needed to accurately detect objects and boundaries or edges in a variable and complex environment. They also used computer vision and image-processing tools with artificial intelligence to distinguish objects from the background.
Luxolis said its vision systems allowed the robots to perform precise ESD tests without human intervention. Sensory feedback, optimized path planning, and real-time adjustments enabled the collaborative robots to safely work alongside humans without interruptions, it said.
The company is also developing a rapid tool changer for airgun and touch ESD tests.
Luxolis has integrated its vision technology with UR cobots for electrostatic discharge testing. Source: Luxolis
Luxolis is in talks with Japanese firms
Last month, Luxolis completed the Korea Softlanding Program. Beginning in May, the initiative of the Seoul Business Agency and CIC Institute Tokyo was intended to foster collaboration and investment between Korean startups and Japanese enterprises.
In July, the company participated in an in-person immersion phase in Tokyo.
“We are thrilled with the success of the program,” said a Luxolis representative. “The comprehensive support and opportunities to connect with Japanese businesses have been invaluable.”
“Presenting our innovations at the Demo Day was a highlight, and the follow-up meetings have already paved the way for potential collaborations,” the rep continued. “We are excited about the future and our expanded presence in the Japanese market.”
Luxolis and other startups participated in the Korean Robotics Startup Showcase in Japan. Source: Luxolis
Strategic expansion continues
Luxolis recently opened a research-and-development center in Chuncheon with DuoZone Holdings and several government agencies. The company said it expects the hub to attract skilled engineers to Gangwon Province and to enhance its technology capabilities.
In 2025, Luxolis said it expects government support of about $1 million (U.S.) in the province to help it create local jobs, reduce operational costs, and improve consistency and accuracy in production processes.
The company has opened offices in Japan and Vietnam to support its industrial automation customers. It has hired local professionals with community connections and is seeking partnerships with robotics and manufacturing companies.
“With the new regional offices, customers in Vietnam and Japan can expect improved accessibility to Luxolis’s advanced 3D vision systems,” it asserted. “The expansion will enable faster response times, personalized service, and the delivery of customized solutions to meet specific industry demands.”
Luxolis added that it plans to launch “innovative products tailored to the unique requirements of the Vietnamese and Japanese markets.”
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