InPicker
Vision-Guided Robotic Picking for High-Performance Automation
A turnkey, vision-driven picking platform engineered for today's advanced robotic environments
InPicker is STEMMER IMAGING USA's configurable vision-guided picking solution designed to help manufacturers deploy reliable, production-ready Pick & Place automation with significantly less engineering effort. Instead of functioning as a robot or mechanical subsystem, InPicker serves as the intelligent layer that enables robots to locate, understand, and accurately pick parts in dynamic environments.
By combining high-fidelity vision, proven software algorithms, and optional hardware modules, InPicker provides an adaptable foundation for automated picking across automotive Tier 2 operations, pharmaceutical production, warehouse logistics, and other high-mix industrial settings.
Why Manufacturers Choose InPicker
InPicker brings together modern vision technology, robust system engineering, and production-proven workflows to deliver consistent picking performance, even in variable real-world conditions.
Advanced Vision Intelligence
Accurate part localization with 2D and 3D imaging options, plus deep learning for situations where geometry, surface variation, or background complexity make traditional tools insufficient.
Robot-Agnostic Integration
Seamlessly connects to leading robot brands and control architectures, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Fanuc, Stäubli, COMAU, and others, preserving your existing automation investments.
Production-Ready Reliability
Built on more than a decade of deployment across demanding industrial applications, InPicker offers stable, repeatable performance with minimized cycle interruption.
Configurable System Architecture
A flexible combination of software and hardware allows integrators and end users to build exactly what their application requires—no more, no less.
Operator-Friendly Setup
Guided configuration tools make it possible to create powerful picking routines without deep computer vision expertise, reducing commissioning time on the plant floor.
Scalable for Growth
From single-cell pilot lines to multi-station automation, InPicker adapts to changing throughput demands with modular components and streamlined expansion paths.
How InPicker Works
A structured workflow built for precision and industrial stability
InPicker optimizes robotic picking through a sequence of coordinated vision and decision-making steps. Each stage is tuned for speed, accuracy, and resilience in fast-paced environments.
1. Scene Acquisition
A 2D or 3D vision system captures the workspace with high detail, ensuring stable performance across reflective surfaces, stacked materials, or shifting part orientations.
2. Environment Interpretation
Captured data is transformed into a 3D spatial map, enabling the system to understand obstacles, container boundaries, and part position variance.
3. Part Detection & Pose Estimation
Components are identified and located in full 6-DoF (x, y, z + roll, pitch, yaw), using CAD matching, geometric tools, or deep learning depending on the application's complexity.
4. Intelligent Grip Point Selection
The system evaluates feasible gripping poses and determines which approaches will deliver the most stable, collision-free pick.
5. Collision-Aware Path Validation
Any poses that could interfere with the robot, bin walls, or surrounding equipment are automatically filtered out.
6. Precision Extraction
The robot executes the validated gripping action, guided by InPicker's calculations, to ensure a secure and accurate pick.
7. Placement Confirmation
The target location is validated for clearance, ensuring the part can be placed, stacked, or inserted without interference.
8. Continuous Monitoring
Integrated production analysis captures key performance indicators for long-term optimization and predictive improvement.
The InPicker Platform
A unified system built from intelligent software and modular hardware
InPicker Gear - Software Intelligence for Every Pick
InPicker Gear serves as the system's central intelligence, handling part detection, pose estimation, grip evaluation, and continuous monitoring. Available in multiple tiers, it supports everything from straightforward pick-and-place routines to deep-learning-powered recognition.
Core functions include:
- High-accuracy part detection and localization
- CAD matching and teach-by-demonstration methods
- Deep learning for complex or irregular geometries
- Automated collision avoidance and optimized gripping strategies
- Real-time performance and process monitoring
InPicker Box - Industrial Control & Computing
The InPicker Box is a compact, industrial-grade control cabinet that consolidates computing, networking, and system management. It simplifies integration and ensures stable performance in production environments.
Key features:
- Industrial PC with optional GPU acceleration
- Touchscreen interface for setup and diagnostics
- Centralized access to system data and job parameters
- Rugged enclosure designed for factory conditions
- Built-in diagnostics and system health tools
InPicker Vision - Advanced Imaging for Precision Picking
InPicker Vision provides the 2D/3D imaging foundation essential for accurate part recognition and pose estimation across varied conditions.
Capabilities include:
- Multiple imaging and measurement modalities
- Flexible fixed or robot-mounted camera configurations
- High-accuracy calibration workflows
- Compatibility with leading camera brands and optical technologies
Where InPicker Excels
Built for industries advancing toward fully automated, highly repeatable picking workflows
Automotive Tier 2 Manufacturing
Reliable picking for stamped, cast, or machined components; ideal for high-mix production where part changes are frequent and cycle time is critical.
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Supports clean, traceable workflows for handling packaged components, vials, caps, trays, and other materials requiring consistent orientation and placement.
Logistics & Warehousing
Enables automated box depalletizing, bin picking, and goods-to-robot operations that improve throughput during peak variability.
System Integrators
Provides a robust, configurable picking engine that integrators can deploy across multiple customer applications with minimal re-engineering.
Why STEMMER IMAGING USA
STEMMER IMAGING USA provides end-to-end support that extends far beyond the product itself, combining deep machine vision expertise with hands-on engineering, feasibility testing, and system planning to ensure each solution meets true production requirements.
Our team assists with onsite setup, calibration, optimization, and troubleshooting, and we offer ongoing regional and global technical backing to keep automation systems performing reliably as production needs evolve.
Ready to explore whether InPicker is the right fit for your picking application?
Request a demo and our engineering team will walk you through configuration options, feasibility considerations, and required hardware.
