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This paper introduces a modular framework designed to address both object pose estimation and grasping errors in robotic bin-picking applications. By integrating object pose distribution estimation and a second-viewpoint module for complementary pose distributions, the framework effectively reduces uncertainty and enhances system efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate that all components contribute to improved performance in real-world scenarios, marking a significant advancement in the development of flexible and reliable robotic systems.
Jointly tackling both pose estimation and grasping errors, this modular framework sets a new standard for reliability in robotic bin-picking.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in robust robotic systems for precise bin-picking applications. To achieve reliable performance, such systems must address errors arising from both the object pose estimation and the grasping process. Although various approaches have been proposed, they typically target specific challenges and do not offer general solutions. In this paper, we present a modular framework that jointly handles both error types. The framework incorporates object pose distribution estimation to account for pose uncertainty, which frequently arises in situations with ambiguous observations where a single correct pose cannot be determined. To further reduce uncertainty, we introduce a second-viewpoint module that computes complementary pose distributions, which are subsequently fused. This fusion decreases overall uncertainty and improves system efficiency. Additionally, two independent modules are included to compensate for grasping errors. The modular design allows the components to be combined for optimal performance or used individually, depending on the physical setup. The proposed method is evaluated in a real-world setup with three different objects, with no errors, and all modules are shown to improve efficiency. These results suggest that incorporating pose distributions with grasping pose errors is a promising direction for developing more flexible and reliable robotic production systems. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first framework that jointly addresses both grasping and object pose uncertainties using interchangeable modules. We believe there is ample opportunity to integrate additional modules, resulting in improved performance and flexibility. The current framework is limited to pose uncertainties in SO(2), but it could be extended to SE(3), enabling additional modules to improve the system.