アキュイティー Product Lineup

To achieve stable flight of drones or to fly along a predetermined route, flight control is performed using position information received from GPS. However, this inevitably leads to challenges in accuracy. In response, Acuity offers a 'Displacement Measurement System' that enables high-precision flight control of drones without relying on radio wave reception. This system can also be utilized for measuring displacement, as well as for tracking trajectories based on a specific point as the origin and for three-dimensional measurement of posture and angles. 【Challenges and Requests Before Implementation】 ■ Accuracy of Drone Positioning - The accuracy of positioning with GPS is between 2 to 5 meters, making high-precision flight control difficult. ■ Not suitable for environments where radio wave reception is challenging. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

When inspections of small parts are conducted visually by humans, there are issues such as variations in inspection results due to differences in judgment points among individuals and the way lighting is applied. The 'AI Appearance Inspection System' automates visual inspections, enhancing the efficiency of product inspections by clearly detecting fine details of the target objects and instantly identifying scratches, contours, dents, and dirt. By automating inspections, the burden on workers can be significantly reduced, and after inspecting small products, continuous orders for larger products can be accommodated. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ When inspections of small parts are conducted visually by humans, variations in inspection results occur. ■ In inspections using a microscope, the limited viewing area can lead to missed detections. ■ In cases of small quantities and a wide variety of products, the inspection points differ each time, increasing the burden on workers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

If there are water stains or leaks inside the container, it cannot be shipped as is, so visual inspections for water stains and leaks are conducted by personnel. However, since the subject being checked is water, it is difficult to make quick judgments, which poses a challenge. The solution to these challenges is the "AI Appearance Inspection System for Water Detection." This system can prevent defective products from being released and reduce costs. It automates the detection of water stains and leaks, which are difficult to assess visually. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ It is difficult to make quick judgments since the subject being checked is water. - There is variability in the time taken for inspections depending on the person checking. - There is variability in the criteria for judgment. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

When capturing the movements of large groups in sports or VR using motion capture, traditional cameras are said to require 30 to 40 units for measuring the movements of 5 people. In this case, by utilizing a "motion capture system using OptiTrack cameras," it is possible to measure the movements of 5 people with just 8 cameras. Robust skeleton tracking can be achieved with a low implementation budget. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Depending on the cameras and software used, it is said that 30 to 40 cameras are recommended for measuring the movements of 5 people. ■ Implementing stable skeleton tracking requires a very high system implementation cost. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

In shipbuilding welding operations, the panels are aligned according to the CAD data from the design drawings, and welding is performed by robots. At this time, the challenge is whether the additional panels can be accurately transported to the positions specified in the CAD data relative to the reference panel. With the introduction of the software "SKYCOM" for alignment, it is possible to check the current position in real-time against the CAD data while transporting the panels. This process does not require much labor from preparation to position measurement and is compatible with large parts. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ While confirming that the position is according to the CAD data, it is not possible to check the position while transporting the parts. ■ The process of transporting → measuring → confirming → re-transporting → measuring → confirming incurs significant labor costs. ■ It is fundamentally impossible to measure due to the large size. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

There are many challenges in conducting surgical training, most of which revolve around questions like "How can we effectively convey skills to younger practitioners?" and "What is the best method for skill transfer?" Acuity's proposed "Skill Transfer VR System" reflects the movements of experienced surgeons in a VR space, allowing younger practitioners to simply trace them for training. When conducting training in an actual operating room, you can use dust-free resin-coated markers that can be attached to instruments. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Uncertainty about how to convey skills to younger practitioners ■ Uncertainty about the best method for skill transfer ■ Difficulty in finding suitable training methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

When attempting to conduct a bending test on steel frames using a displacement gauge, it takes time to set up before measurement can begin. The static testing measurement software "SKYCOM LOGGER" allows for easy 3D displacement measurement by installing multiple cameras so that the surface where displacement is to be measured is visible, and by attaching reflective markers at measurement points. Furthermore, since the adjustment and setup of the camera installation positions are completed at the time of delivery, there is no hassle involved in operating the cameras during use. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ It takes time to set up before measurement can begin. ■ It is necessary to consider where to install the displacement gauge to obtain the desired data. ■ Measurement using the displacement gauge can only calculate displacement in one axial direction. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

When conducting displacement measurements, strain and deflection measurements, and motion analysis, various application-specific systems using OptiTrack cameras and reflective markers are chosen for their many advantages in obtaining data from objects and people. However, the reflective markers used in this context had the challenge of being unable to measure when wet. The "Resin Coated Marker" can be utilized in experiments involving water, anticipating rainy conditions, and for measurements in scenes where the markers get wet. It allows for high-precision measurements in three dimensions. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Reflective markers are unsuitable for measuring wiper behavior in rainy conditions or in scenes where the markers get wet. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

In the measurement of industrial belt behavior, high-speed cameras that can respond to the high-speed behavior of belts during operation and measure non-contact are often chosen. However, there is a drawback of high introduction costs, making it difficult to implement. The "displacement measurement system" allows for simultaneous measurement of over 100 points by attaching seal-type reflective markers to any desired location for measurement, enabling simultaneous behavior measurement at multiple points. Additionally, it supports 3D measurement at 1,000Hz, and the introduction cost is low, including initial expenses. [Challenges and Requests Before Introduction] ■ High-speed cameras - High introduction costs - In measurements with a big gauge, the measurement points are limited to one location, and the measurement device is applied to that single point, allowing measurement of only the maximum displacement at one location. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In the beauty industry, there have been few efforts to implement systems to convey the skills of experienced professionals to newcomers, such as digital operations or DX operations that quantify movements. The "AI Work Visualization and Detection System" allows for the analysis of acquired movement and position data through software, making the trajectory visible in real-time. It is also possible to compare the skill data of experienced hairstylists with that of novice hairstylists on the same screen. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Educational videos and text materials - There were issues such as learning by watching, practicing repeatedly, and imitating techniques that are difficult to verbalize. - The time taken to reach a higher level of proficiency led to a higher turnover rate among younger staff, contributing to labor shortages. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Even now, in factories and warehouses, the recording and management of indoor human work is often left to people. While access to work areas can be managed with cards or security keys, the actual work conditions and movements are often not managed, relying solely on the workers' own reports. The "AI Positioning and Flow Measurement System" visualizes the relationships of people automatically by installing a single camera indoors, showing who is where within the camera's range. It also makes the flow visible, allowing for analysis of the factors causing variations in work. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Unable to manage actual work conditions and movements ■ Relying only on workers' self-reports ■ Even if we try to ensure that workers carry devices with GPS functionality, there are issues such as the hassle at the site, forgetting to carry them, or poor signal reception. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

"I want to visualize the operational status of work by area and improve efficiency decline." "I want to automatically record the work areas of workers and analyze the quantity, time, and cost of each task." The key points for solving these issues are that it can be implemented easily and immediately without burdening the site, and it is expected to provide cost-effectiveness. With the "Full Body Mode" feature of 'Human Tracker', it is possible to detect the position of workers and determine entry and exit with just one camera, as well as automatically record work logs. By linking with a lamp, it can light up when entering the area and turn off when exiting. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ I want to visualize the operational status of work by area and improve efficiency decline. ■ I want to automatically record the work areas of workers and analyze the quantity, time, and cost of each task. ■ I want to reduce variability in routine tasks and improve productivity. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Not only masks, but many visual inspection tasks are performed by human visual inspection. As a result, there are issues not only with overlooking defective products but also with the ambiguity of the standards for good and defective products. The "Automatic Mask Inspection System" places masks on a conveyor belt and captures images of both the front and back with a camera. It automatically determines the presence of dirt, fraying, and foreign objects from the captured data in an instant, while also conducting dimensional inspections using image analysis technology. This allows for high-precision measurement not only of dirt but also of mask size, the welding position of ear straps, and the position of edge tape to ensure they meet standard dimensions. [Challenges and Requests Before Implementation] ■ Overlooking of defective products occurs ■ Standards for good and defective products are ambiguous ■ Issues with labor costs and variability in inspection results among workers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In the screw tightening process, to ensure that the work is completed without mistakes and that quality is guaranteed, double-checking and triple-checking are incorporated into the workflow. In this context, a system that displays progress on a monitor and allows for simultaneous work and checking is noteworthy. The screw tightening positions are projected using projection mapping. With pre-settings, the next screw tightening position is shown in blue, the screws that have been tightened are shown in green, and the screws that have been tightened incorrectly are shown in red, directly projecting the work content. This allows anyone to easily and accurately perform screw tightening according to the correct procedures without the need for a procedure manual. [Challenges and Requests Before Measurement] ■ If there is no space to install a PC monitor, it is not practical to check the PC during work and view the progress at any time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Measurement devices capable of motion analysis may require wearing a full-body suit, which can impose burdens beyond the necessary analysis areas. To analyze the subtle movements of a tap dancer's feet, a "3D motion analysis system" was used, capturing movements with 12 cameras from the optical motion capture system "OptiTrack." The acquired data was analyzed using the software "SKYCOM." The ability to analyze the delicate movements of sports in real-time and provide visual feedback of the analysis results has received positive feedback. [Expectations for Motion Analysis in Sports Performance] ■ Measurement can be conducted on only part of the body without wearing a full-body suit. ■ Movements can be digitized with high precision down to the tips of the toes. ■ As a result, exercise analysis data can be viewed in an easily understandable and visual manner. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.