Development of Micro Object Positioning System by Image Recognition

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a system which positions micro objects, in the aim to realize automation of the manipulation of micro-sized objects by image recognition. With this system, first, images of the object placed on the x-y stage are shot with a CCD camera. Next, the object is detected from the shot image by image recognition. This allows the system to measure the travel distance of the x-y stage and gripping robot, and position them. This paper discusses the positioning accuracy of the system and the technique for automating the gripping robot.