Design of a Robotics Learning Kit incorporating Computer Vision

Computer vision is the branch of computer science that focuses on the understanding, analysis, and processing of images and videos by computers.Along with robotics, computer vision is used to automate tasks in automotive, manufacturing, and numerous other industries giving rise to intelligent systems.This is especially useful as the need for increased automation in warehouses and industries has risen steeply.A python-based computer vision learning kit has been created to detect colors and shapes within a workspace and sort them.The application implements matrix operations and image processing algorithms such as Hough circle transformation, to perform object tracking, color, and shape detection.A graphical user interface was created to help the user start, stop, and monitor the computer vision process.Currently, the application is being implemented on a three degrees of freedom pick and place robot.Design details and results will be discussed in the paper.