Teach Robot Paths Without Complex Programming
The SCANOLOGY M-Track is an intelligent robotic path-planning and guiding system designed to simplify the creation of accurate robot motion paths for industrial automation.
Combining a high-precision 3D optical tracking system, a customized tool simulator and intelligent path-planning software, M-Track acts as the robot's eyes and brain—providing visual perception, target recognition, 6D pose tracking and automated path generation.
Operators can physically demonstrate the desired tool movement, allowing M-Track to capture the path and convert it into a robot-ready trajectory for applications such as grinding, welding, coating, transporting and other automated processes.
Traditional robotic path creation can require extensive programming, manual point definition and multiple rounds of adjustment. M-Track allows an operator to demonstrate the desired motion using a physical tool simulator while the optical tracking system records its exact six-degree-of-freedom position and orientation.
Stereoscopic optical tracking captures both the position and orientation of the tool simulator and its tool center point.
Recorded tool movement is processed by M-Track software to generate a safe and efficient trajectory ready for robotic execution.
Operators can demonstrate the required movement directly rather than manually programming every individual robot position.
High-speed optical tracking captures tool movement at up to 60 measurements per second for smooth path recording.
Tool simulators can be created to represent the shape and TCP of real grinding, welding, coating or material-handling tools.
M-Track supports industrial robot platforms including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, EFFORT and other compatible systems.
M-Track combines three core technologies into one robotic path-planning workflow.
Use a customized simulator designed to represent the production tool and its tool center point.
An operator manually moves the simulator through the desired production path.
The optical tracking system continuously records the tool's position and orientation.
M-Track software calculates a safe trajectory that can be transferred to the industrial robot for execution.
M-Track uses stereoscopic vision to continuously measure the exact position and orientation of the tool simulator.
Unlike simple point tracking, 6D pose measurement captures:
This allows M-Track to accurately reproduce not only where the tool needs to move, but also the angle and orientation required throughout the operation.
M-Track maintains high-precision six-degree-of-freedom tracking across different working volumes, allowing manufacturers to select an appropriate tracking setup based on robot reach and process requirements.
Tool simulators can be designed to represent the production tool used by the robot, including the tool's geometry and tool center point.
This allows the operator to demonstrate the real motion required for the application instead of relying solely on abstract robot coordinates.
Tool simulators can be developed for applications such as:
After capturing the demonstrated movement, M-Track's path-planning software processes the tracking data and creates an appropriate robot trajectory.
The workflow helps reduce the time associated with manually creating large numbers of robot points and repeatedly adjusting trajectories.
Paths can be saved and reused for repeatable manufacturing operations.
M-Track is designed as a flexible robotic automation platform rather than a system tied to one robot manufacturer.
Create paths for compatible ABB industrial robot platforms used in manufacturing and automation.
Support compatible KUKA robotic systems for industrial processing, fabrication and automation.
Generate trajectories for compatible FANUC robots used across automotive and industrial manufacturing.
M-Track also supports compatible EFFORT robotic platforms.
Additional robot integrations may be possible depending on the controller and application requirements.
Support for line, curve and complex process paths gives manufacturers flexibility across different production applications.
Teach a robot to follow complex surfaces and edges for automated grinding and material-removal operations.
Generate smooth trajectories for polishing complex manufactured surfaces.
Teach weld paths by manually demonstrating the required torch position and orientation.
Plan spray and coating trajectories around complex surfaces and industrial components.
Create motion paths for transporting, positioning and manipulating parts during automated production.
Teach robots to follow irregular edges and complex geometry for automated deburring.
Create repeatable motion paths for robotic assembly and positioning operations.
Develop specialized robot trajectories for unique manufacturing and production processes.
Demonstrating a process can reduce the time required to manually teach large numbers of robotic positions.
The behavior-based workflow allows process experts to contribute to robot programming without manually coding every trajectory point.
Captured paths can be saved, reused and deployed for repeatable manufacturing processes.
New paths can be created when components, tooling or production requirements change.
Experienced operators can demonstrate specialized movements that can then be converted into repeatable robotic processes.
High-precision tracking helps provide reliable motion information for generating appropriate robotic trajectories.
| Specification | M-Track |
|---|---|
| System Type | Intelligent robotic path planning and guiding system |
| System Components | 3D optical tracking system, custom tool simulator and path-planning software |
| Tracking Technology | Stereoscopic optical vision |
| Tracking Output | 6D position and orientation of tool simulator / tool center point |
| Tracking Accuracy — 10.4 m³ | 0.049 mm at approximately 3.5 m tracking distance |
| Tracking Accuracy — 28.6 m³ | 0.067 mm at approximately 5.0 m tracking distance |
| Tracking Accuracy — 49.0 m³ | 0.089 mm at approximately 6.0 m tracking distance |
| Tracking Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Tool Simulator | Custom |
| Robot Platforms Supported | ABB, KUKA, FANUC, EFFORT and other compatible robot platforms |
| Path Types | Lines, curves and other process trajectories |
| Path Storage | Supported |
| Primary Applications | Grinding, polishing, welding, coating, material handling, deburring and other robotic processes |
| Operating Environment | Indoor and outdoor industrial applications depending on configuration |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C / 14°F to 104°F |
Specifications are based on current SCANOLOGY manufacturer information and may change without notice. Tracking accuracy depends on tracking volume, system configuration, calibration and environmental conditions. Robot compatibility may require application-specific integration. Contact Rapid Scan 3D to confirm current specifications and compatibility.
Rapid Scan 3D provides industrial 3D scanning, metrology, robotics and automation solutions for manufacturers looking to improve inspection, engineering and production workflows.
We'll review your robot, process, tooling, work envelope and automation requirements to help determine whether M-Track is appropriate for your application.
Rapid Scan 3D can help evaluate M-Track integration with compatible robot platforms and production workflows.
Get assistance with M-Track setup, optical tracking, tool simulation, path creation and robotic workflow implementation.
M-Track is an intelligent robotic path-planning and guiding system that uses optical 3D tracking, a physical tool simulator and path-planning software to create robot trajectories.
M-Track is primarily a high-precision optical tracking and robotic path-planning system rather than a conventional surface 3D scanner. It tracks the six-degree-of-freedom position and orientation of a tool simulator to create robot paths.
SCANOLOGY currently specifies tracking accuracy up to 0.049 mm within a 10.4 m³ tracking volume at approximately 3.5 m, 0.067 mm within 28.6 m³ at 5.0 m, and 0.089 mm within 49.0 m³ at 6.0 m.
Six-degree-of-freedom tracking measures three-dimensional position (X, Y and Z) as well as orientation (roll, pitch and yaw). This allows M-Track to capture both where a tool is located and how it is oriented.
M-Track is designed to reduce the need for traditional point-by-point programming. An operator demonstrates the desired movement using a tool simulator, and the system records the trajectory for path planning.
SCANOLOGY lists support for robot systems including ABB, KUKA, FANUC and EFFORT. Additional compatibility depends on the robot controller and integration requirements.
The system operates at a tracking frequency of up to 60 Hz.
Yes. Grinding is one of the primary applications for M-Track. An operator can demonstrate the desired grinding path using a representative tool simulator.
Yes. M-Track can capture welding trajectories, including both tool position and orientation, for compatible robotic welding workflows.
Yes. The system can be used to plan trajectories for coating, spraying and similar surface-processing operations.
Yes. Tool simulators are customized to represent the actual production tool and its tool center point.
Yes. Created trajectories can be saved for later use, allowing repeatable production processes.
Contact Rapid Scan 3D for current M-Track pricing, robot compatibility, integration requirements, demonstrations and application consultation.
Tell Rapid Scan 3D what robot you're using, the process you want to automate, your work envelope and the tool involved. We'll help determine whether SCANOLOGY M-Track can simplify your robotic path-planning workflow.
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| Technical Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | M-Track Intelligent Robotic Path Planning and Guiding System | ||
| Tracking accuracy | 10.4 m³ | 0.064 mm | |
| Tracking accuracy | 18 m³ | 0.078 mm | |
| Robot models supported | "ABB/KUKA/FANUC/EFFORT | etc" | |
| Tracking frequency | 60 Hz | ||
| Tool simulator | Custom | ||
| Operating temperature | -10 ℃–40 ℃ |
