Sending object detection data as a signal to an automated machine

GurdeepakSidhu

Hello Luxonis Team,

I have deployed a defect detection model on an OAK-D CM4 POE camera. My goal is to send a signal to an automated machine (such as a blower or mechanical arm) whenever a defect is detected. The machine would then act on the detected objects, moving them to the side. Also would be helpful for what king of automated machines work well with OAK Cameras.

I would like to know if the OAK-D CM4 POE camera can be used for this use case and what types of signals it can send to communicate with the machine. Could you also point me to any relevant documentation or example use cases if possible?

Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you.

Have a great day and best regards,

jakaskerl

GurdeepakSidhu
Since the CM4 POE is closed off, your only real option is ethernet. You can use TCP/UDP/MQTT to control the machine.
For communication, basically google how to interface your specific machine to a linux system (which is what a RPI is).

For example, if using MODBUS, this is how it can be done:

from pymodbus.client.sync import ModbusTcpClient

# Connect to the PLC
plc_ip = "192.168.1.200"
plc_port = 502
client = ModbusTcpClient(plc_ip, port=plc_port)

# Send a signal to trigger an actuator
client.write_coil(1, True)  # Write to coil 1 (ON)
client.write_coil(1, False)  # Write to coil 1 (OFF)

# Close connection
client.close()

Thanks,
Jaka

GurdeepakSidhu

@jakaskerl

Hello and thank you for your recommendation! This is helpful.

What does it mean that the OAK D CM4 is closed off? Is there more options on sending signal if we use a different OAK Camera?

Thank you and have a great day!
I look forward to hearing back from you.