Design and drafting software

FreeCAD and Inkscape are the design tools for a robot cell. FreeCAD builds the 3D parts, fixtures, and frames. Inkscape draws the flat paths, labels, and layouts before a part is cut.

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FreeCAD

Design 3D parts, fixtures, and frames for a robot cell.

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Inkscape

Draw paths, labels, and flat layouts before a part is cut.

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Computer vision software

OpenCV is the library for the camera beside a robot. It finds edges, parts, and motion, and it runs in Python on a small computer at the cell.

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OpenCV

A computer vision library for the camera on a robot. It finds edges, parts, and motion in Python.

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