Camera Calibration in Confined Spaces

Context

If your workspace is too cramped for proper camera calibration, don’t worry—you can still achieve accurate results. Perform a full calibration in an open area, then relocate the robot to the confined space and define a new workplane and camera position, without repeating the full calibration process.

Information

1. Step 1: Execute Full Calibration in an Open Space

• Start by calibrating the camera in an area with sufficient room for movement.

• Use Full Calibration in the Wrist Camera setup—this establishes the necessary camera-to-workplane mapping

Step 2: Reuse Calibration in a Confined Area

• Move the robot to the restricted workspace.

• Create a New WorkPlane and Position, and define the camera’s Snapshot Position within this environment.

• Since the full calibration parameters are already applied, you don't need to physically move the robot around the snapshot position again.

• This setup lets the camera operate correctly even when direct movement is limited.

Visual Support

• A short video tutorial is available on Robotiq’s eLearning platform to guide you through the process.