ECHO ONE®

Is your AGV or similar robot not performing to the highest standards because the implemented sensor technology can only detect the nearest object?

Traditional 1D Time-of-Flight sensors can detect only the closest object relative to the sensor. Due to our unique hardware setup and advanced algorithms-based software technology, our sensor can detect multiple objects in 3D space in real-time. This reduces accidents, optimizes your factory workflow, and improves your operational efficiency.

Are you tired of tedious integration procedures?

The Toposens Processing Unit (TPU) serves the need of easy integration of the Toposens 3D ultrasonic sensing technology for 3D collision avoidance. It enables customers to use pre-filtered point clouds displayable in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to make use of the 3D collision avoidance functionality by setting dynamical three-dimensional, adjustable warning- and stopping-zones.

Is your AGV accident and deadlock prone because its existing sensor system struggles to detect transparent or complex objects such as forklift forks, or even small objects lying in the path of the AGV?

Most optical-based sensor solutions can struggle with detecting certain colours (such as black-coloured forklift forks) and have difficulties working under certain weather and lighting conditions (dark surroundings, fog or reflecting surfaces, for instance). Based on sound, the ultrasonic sensor technology at the heart of ECHO ONE® is typically tolerant to lighting and weather conditions. Thus, it can detect complex items such as the tip of a forklift fork, transparent surfaces or tiny objects lying in the path of your AGV. This reduces the occurrence of potential accidents and ensures a smooth workflow.

Does your mobile robot perform in-efficiently in the external environment due to dirt, dust, bad weather – or bad lighting conditions?

With a housing built to IP67 certification, the ECHO ONE® is robust to dirt, dust, and water. Also, unfavourable lighting conditions or specific colors, such as black, do not compromise the sensor’s detection capabilities. This is due to the physics of the sensor which operates with ultrasonic technology. This helps your mobile robot perform efficiently in any industrial work environment, even outdoors on a bad day.

Do you find that you have to integrate several sensors to be able to cover a large enough detection area, adding to your surplus costs? 

The ECHO ONE® can detect multiple objects located in a substantial detection area around a mobile robot. This is achieved through the sensor’s huge opening angle, boosting a horizontal and vertical Field-of-View (FoV) of up to a whopping 180° at ultra-short-range (from 100mm) and up to 110° at 3m (horizontal FoV).

On a standard sized AGV or AMR, one ECHO ONE® will thus be enough to cover the whole area in front of it, and likewise at the back to give you a full 360° view.

Does your mobile robot struggle to detect objects in ultra-close range within its immediate environment?

The ECHO ONE® operates with a minimal blind zone, being able to detect objects from as close as 100mm. This takes robot safety to the next level and improves your AGV’s or AMR’s performance. Being able to detect objects in ultra-close range to a mobile robot is crucial to a 3D collision avoidance.