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Classify Hex Nuts / Screws

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Try out the AI Classification tool by taking images of different hex nuts and/or screws to generate your first AI algorithm. Basic 30 Minutes none – everything included in the Starter Kit

Setup the sensor as mentioned in the Getting started section

Classify hex nuts 1

  1. Create an Empty Job and make sure that Jobs and Acquisition is selected
  2. Place the Hex Nut in the sensor’s field of view. It is recommended to adjust the height of the mounting bracket to get closer to the object (~ 10 cm from the ground)
  3. Select Configure
  4. Click on Run auto setup. Adjust the focus with the adjustment tool if necessary
  5. Click Recommended.
  6. Click Run to see the live images
  7. Adjust the field of view (FOV) and Downsample if useful

Classify hex nuts 2

  1. Click Add tool under the Analysis section and choose Classify > AI Classification
  2. Make sure the Hex Nut 1 is in the sensor’s FOV. Adjust the size of the red rectangle to enclose the object
  3. Open Class 1.
  4. Click on Add active image, repeat this step several times with a new identical object or move the object each time
  5. Place a Hex Nut 2 in the sensor’s field of view and open Class 2
  6. Click on Add active image, repeat this step several times with a new identical object or move the object each time
  7. Click Train and wait until the Job is Successfully trained
  8. Test if the object is detected reliably. Add more training images to improve the results