Software and designfiles for an autonomous robot bin picking mixed insect samples using computer vision

These software and design files enable the replication of the Insect Handling System (IHS). IHS is an autonomous robotic solution, using various developed manipulators, designed to streamline the processing of insect samples. By integrating advanced robotics, computer vision, and pneumatic systems, the IHS can efficiently manage large volumes of insect samples one sample at a time, significantly reducing the manual workload. This innovation aims to enhance the efficiency of entomological research, enabling large-scale, precise, and automated insect population studies, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of environmental impacts on biodiversity. The system was created by two project groups at Aarhus University. It consists of a UR5 robot manipulating and changing between multiple tools to separate and move insects in large samples. The system uses computer vision and LabVIEW software, along with Arduino and Polyscope, pertaining to the UR5 robot arm.

本软件及设计文件可支持昆虫处理系统（Insect Handling System，IHS）的复刻搭建。IHS是一款自主化机器人解决方案，集成多款自研操作装置，旨在优化昆虫样本的处理流程。通过融合先进机器人技术、计算机视觉与气动系统，该系统可单次单样本高效处理大批量昆虫样本，大幅降低人工工作量。此项创新旨在提升昆虫学研究效率，支持大规模、高精度、自动化的昆虫种群研究，从而助力学界更深入地理解环境对生物多样性的影响。本系统由奥胡斯大学的两个项目团队研发完成，其搭载一台UR5机器人，可通过切换多款工具对大批量样本中的昆虫完成分离与转移操作。该系统采用计算机视觉技术与LabVIEW软件，并搭配适配UR5机械臂的Arduino与Polyscope组件。