Automating Box Folding: Sequence Extraction and Ranking Methodologies

Box folding represents a crucial challenge for automated packaging systems. This work bridges the gap between existing methods for folding sequence extraction and approaches focused on the adaptability of automated systems to specific box types. An innovative method is proposed to identify and rank folding sequences, enabling the transformation of a box from an initial state to a desired final configuration. The system evaluates and ranks these sequences based on their feasibility and compatibility with available hardware, providing recommendations for real-world implementations. Finally, an illustrative use case is presented, where a robot performs the folding of a box.

Low Resolution Next Best View for Robot Packing

Automating the packing of objects with robots is a key challenge in industrial automation, where efficient object perception plays a fundamental role. This paper focuses on scenarios where precise 3D reconstruction is not required, prioritizing cost-effective and scalable solutions. The proposed Low-Resolution Next Best View (LR-NBV) algorithm leverages a utility function that balances pose redundancy and acquisition density, ensuring efficient object reconstruction. Experimental validation demonstrates that LR-NBV consistently outperforms standard NBV approaches, achieving comparable accuracy with significantly fewer poses. This method proves highly suitable for applications requiring efficiency, scalability, and adaptability without relying on high-precision sensing.