Mir Ai camera User manual

Getting Started (en)

Date: 08/2020

Revision: v.1.3

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expressed or implied, in respect of this document or its contents. In addition, the contents of

the document are subject to change without prior notice. Every precaution has been taken in

the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, MiR assumes no responsibility for errors or

omissions or any damages resulting from the use of the information contained.

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Mobile Industrial Robots A/S

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Email: support@mir-robots.com

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Table of contents

1. About this document 4

1.1 Version history 4

1.2 Where to find more information 4

2. Product presentation 6

2.1 External parts 7

2.2 Nameplate 8

2.3 MiR Fleet and operating requirements 8

2.4 Light indicator 9

3. Getting started 10

3.1 In the box 10

3.2 Suggested use 11

3.3 Mounting and powering up MiR AICamera 14

3.4 Connecting to MiR AICamera 16

3.5 Adding cameras to MiR Fleet 21

4. Commissioning 24

4.1 Collection phase 25

4.2 Pre-processing phase 28

4.3 Validation phase 32

4.4 Training phase 42

4.5 Upload the data model 43

4.6 Setting up triggers and actions 45

4. Troubleshooting 51

1. About this document

This document describes how to install and use your MiR AICamera. MiR AICamera is a

MiR accessory that can be implemented into your work environment to improve the flow of

MiR robots connected to MiR Fleet.

NOTICE

Save this manual. It contains important safety and operating instructions.

1.1 Version history

This table shows current and previous versions of this document and their interrelations with

hardware releases.

Revision Release date Description HW

1.0 2019-11-04 First edition. 1.0 Beta

1.1 2020-03-09 Updates for interface improvements. 1.0 Beta

1.2 2020-03-20 Added section: Identification label. 1.0

1.3 2020-07-22 Updated for interface improvements and

renamed the sectionIdentification label to

Nameplate.

1.0

1.2 Where to find more information

At the MiR website, you can find the following resources under the Manuals tab on each

product page:

•Quick starts describe how you start operating MiR robots quickly. This document is in

print in the box with the robots. Quick starts are available in multiple languages.

•User guides provide all the information you need to operate and maintain MiR robots.

User guides are available in multiple languages.

•Risk Analysis Guides include guidelines on how to create a risk assessment of your robot

solution.

1. About this document

•Commissioning guides describe how to commission your robot safely and prepare it to

operate in the workplace.

•Operating guides describe how to set up and use top modules and accessories, such as

charging stations, hooks, shelf lifts, and pallet lifts.

•Getting started guides describe how to set up products that are mainly software-based,

such as MiR Fleet.

•Reference guides contain descriptions of all the elements of the robot interface and MiR

Fleet interface. Reference guides are available in multiple languages.

•REST API references for MiR robots, MiR hooks, and MiR Fleet.

•The MiR network and WiFi guide specifies the performance requirements of your

network and how you must configure it for MiR robots and MiR Fleet to operate

successfully.

2. Product presentation

MiR AICamera is intended to be used to improve the workflow of MiR robots. It provides

MiR Fleet with additional information that it can use to guide MiR robots more effectively,

for example by initiating missions when carts are ready to be transported or by avoiding

sending robots through obstructed, narrow doorways and into crowded areas.

In MiR Fleet, the camera is set up to trigger a specific action when the camera detects a

certain object. The actions can either be the initialization of a fleet mission or locking a

Limit-robots zone.

Figure 2.1. When the AIcamera detects a trigger object, it sends a signal to MiR Fleet. MiR Fleet then either

locks a Limit-robots zone or schedules a mission.

2. Product presentation

2.1 External parts

This section presents the parts of MiR AICamera that are visible on the outside.

Figure 2.2. External parts of MiR AI Camera.

Pos. Description Pos. Description

1 Camera lens 2 Indicator light

3 Reset button 4 Ventilation

5 Nameplate 6 Mounting bolts

7 Ethernet port 8 Power socket

9 WiFi antenna

To reset the camera, you must hold down the Reset button for ten seconds.

2. Product presentation

2.2 Nameplate

MiR AICamera is delivered with a nameplate mounted to it on the back. The nameplate of

MiR AICamera identifies the model and serial number and includes the CE mark and the

address of Mobile Industrial Robots.

Figure 2.3. Example of the MiR AICamera nameplate.

2.3 MiR Fleet and operating requirements

MiR AI Camera is a product that must be connected to MiR Fleet to be used as intended. The

following list describes the requirements for being able to use MiR AI Camera with your MiR

Fleet:

Some of these points are only applicable if you choose to use a WiFi

connection to the camera instead of Ethernet.

•You must be using a MiR Fleet Server Solution. AIcameras are not supported on MiR Fleet

PC.

•Your MiR Fleet must be configured to use a host network interface. This is the default

configuration for MiR Fleet.

•Ensure that port 1908 in your network is open and free for the AI camera to use.

•MiR AI Camera should be in the same physical location as MiR Fleet.

•A minimum bandwidth of 1 Mbit per AIcamera with a maximum latency of 150 mS.

•A signal strength no less than -75 dBm. The signal-to-noise ratio should be at least 20 dB.

•MiR Fleet must be updated to software version 2.10.0 or higher for the AI camera settings

to be available.

•MiR AI Camera performs best in well-lit areas.

2. Product presentation

2.4 Light indicator

The light indicator on MiR AICamera is used to provide feedback on its current status. The

following table describes the status linked to the various colors.

Color Status

White Busy. The camera is updating or starting up.

Yellow WiFi setup mode active. The camera is waiting for network connection.

Green Connected to network but no data model has been uploaded to the

camera.The light blinks when changing to this state.

Red

Error, such as connection errors. The light blinks when the camera

itself requires attention and is static when the error is handled in the

MiR Fleet interface.

Cyan Object detection mode active.

Dark blue Collection mode active.

3. Getting started

This section describes how to get started with MiR AICamera.

To be able to use MiR AICamera, your MiR Fleet Server Solution must be running software

version 2.10.0.

3.1 In the box

This section describes the content of the MiR AICamera box.

The box contains:

•MiR AICamera

•A wall mount

•AWiFiantenna

•A Triad plug in adapter

•Afolder with the following documents:

•The CEDeclaration of Conformity for your product

•Passwords

•A USBdrive with the following documents:

•MiR AICamera Getting Started

•MiR Fleet Server Solution Getting Started Guide

•MiR Fleet Reference Guide

3. Getting started

3.2 Suggested use

It is important before installing MiR AICamera to consider what you aim to use it for. This

section describes some of the possible uses of MiR AICamera, and where it should be

mounted in each case.

MiR AICamera is intended to be used to monitor a delimited area. The area of interest must

be within the field of view and line of sight of the camera. It is recommended to focus only

on a localized area. It is not recommended to install a camera that views the entire work

area where people or machinery are performing multiple tasks and are in constant motion.

Make sure to mount your camera in a well-lit area with stable lighting conditions. Changing

lighting conditions may affect the performance of MiR AICamera negatively.

MiR AICamera improves the workflow of MiR robots by triggering an action when it detects

a specific object. An action can either be the initialization of a fleet mission or locking a

Limit-robots zone, so no MiR robots may enter. It is important to consider which action

should be linked to which detected object, and to think about whether the mounted position

of the camera is ideal for this. The following examples may provide insight into what MiR

AICamera should be used for.

Preventing blockages in narrow doorways

Two MiR AICameras can be mounted on each side of a narrow doorway to monitor

incoming traffic. If a camera detects an incoming object or person, MiR Fleet is alerted and

temporarily locks the area in the narrow doorway. This prevents MiR robots from

obstructing the doorway for incoming traffic and avoids that MiR robots attempt to pass an

obstructed doorway. Instead, MiR robots wait at a reasonable distance to allow the other

object or person through first.

If a MiR robot is already in the narrow doorway, MiR AICamera will not make

the robot stop in the middle of the doorway when it locks the doorway area.

3. Getting started

MiR AICamera can also be configured only to lock the doorway area after detecting certain

objects. For example, if the doorway is large enough to allow a person and robot through at

the same time, it should be considered only to set MiR AICamera to lock the area if carts or

other robots are approaching the doorway.

Autonomously initiating robot missions

MiR AICamera can be mounted to focus on an area where the presence of a specific object

triggers a fleet mission. For example, an AIcamera can be set up at a pick-up position, so

when it detects an object at the position, a MiR robot is sent to pick up and transport the

object to a drop-off point. It is important in this case that the pick-up position occupies most

of the camera's field of view.This is to avoid that the camera detects a target object in other

positions and then initiates a mission even though the object is not necessarily placed on the

pick-up position.

3. Getting started

Figure 3.1. In this example, MiR AI Camera is focusing on a loading rack. In the first image, the camera detects

nothing in its field of view. In the second image, it has detected a crate and initiates a mission to send a robot

over to pick up the crate.

This example can also be applied to carts, shelves, and pallets where the camera is focused

on a cart position, shelf position, or a pallet rack. It is also possible to use other types of

missions as long as the mission trigger is an object that MiR AICamera can identify easily in

a designated area.

Foreseeable misuse

The following list includes examples where MiR AICamera is not intended to be used:

•Monitoring heavily-trafficked areas.

•Functioning as a surveillance camera.

•Identifying specific persons.

•Controlling a MiR robot or other automated mobile robots remotely.

•Using in medical and life critical situations.

•Using in potentially explosive environments.

•Using in hygiene zones.

3. Getting started

3.3 Mounting and powering up MiR AICamera

It is recommended to read through Suggested use on page11 before mounting

MiR AICamera.

Figure 3.2 identifies the key parts of the camera mount. There are two mounting plates: one

plate is mounted to the camera, and the other plate you must mount to the surface you want

the cameras to be fixed to. It is possible to adjust their orientations using the ball and socket

joint identified in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2. Parts of the AIcamera mount.

Pos. Description Pos. Description

1 Camera mounting holes 2 Wall mounting holes

3 Joint tightening knob 4 Ball and socket joint

3. Getting started

To mount MiR AICamera follow these steps:

1. Place the camera mount in the position you want the MiR AI Camera to be mounted.

Make sure the mounting plate is placed flat against the surface.

The camera mount is adjustable, so you can always adjust the orientation

of the camera after fixing the camera mount.

2. Mark the position of the four mounting holes on the surface you want to mount the

camera to. Remove the camera mount.

3. Drill screw holes into the surface at the marked positions.Consider using wall plugs for a

more secure mounting.

4. Place the camera mount back in the desired position, so the mounting holes align with

the drill holes in the wall. Insert screws to fix the camera mount to the wall.

5. Remove the two bolt caps and washers from the mounting bolts on the camera, and fit

the camera bolts through the mounting holes.

6. Place the washers and bolt caps back on the bolts, and tighten the two caps to ensure

that the camera is fastened securely.

3. Getting started

7. Loosen the joint tightening knob, and adjust the angle of the camera so it is oriented

approximately in the correct direction.

In Connecting to MiR AICamera below, it is described how you access a

live-stream video to position the camera accurately.

8. Tighten the joint knob when you are satisfied with the position.

9. Plug in the power cable to turn on the AIcamera. It may take up to a minute for the

camera to turn on.The indicator light will light up in white when the camera is starting

up.

10. Once the light turns yellow, the camera is ready to be connected to a network. There are

two options for connecting MiR AI Camera to your MiR Fleet network:

a. Connect the camera to a nearby Ethernet port that is connected to the same

network as MiR Fleet.

b. Screw in the WiFi antenna, and continue to the next section for instructions on

connecting the camera to the network.

3.4 Connecting to MiR AICamera

It is possible to connect to the MiR AICamera directly, using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly

through WiFi.

If you want to see a live-stream video from the camera to ensure that it is

positioned correctly, you must first connect to the robot's WiFi. After step 4,

you can then choose to connect it to MiR Fleet through Ethernet.

Connecting through WiFi

If your camera is mounted in a position that does not enable you to connect it to the network

through Ethernet, the following steps describe how to connect through WiFi instead.

1. Turn on your MiR AICamera. If the WiFi antenna is mounted, MiR AICamera creates a

WiFi hotspot, and the indicator light changes to yellow.

3. Getting started

2. With your device, connect to the camera's WiFi. It is named in the format: MiR_AXXXX,

where XXXX is the last four digits in the camera's serial number. For the WiFi password,

see the MiR passwords document included with your camera.

If you cannot connect to MiR AI Camera, try to reset the camera by holding

down the Reset button for ten seconds.

3. Once connected to the WiFi, open a browser and go to www.mir.com.

3. Getting started

4. Select Stream to view a live-stream video from your camera. Use this to adjust the

position of the camera to make sure it is correctly oriented towards the area of interest.

If you just wanted to see the live-stream from the camera, you can now

connect the camera via Ethernet—see Connecting through Ethernet on

page20.

3. Getting started

5. Select Connection, select WiFi, and then select the network that your MiR Fleet is

connected to. Enter the WiFi password and username (if required) to connect the camera

to the network.

If you want to set a static IPfor your camera, select Use static IP.

6. When the camera is connected to the same network as MiR Fleet, the indicator light

changes to green. The AIcamera hotspot vanishes, and the camera is now available in

the MiR Fleet interface.

Check that MiR Fleet is connected to the camera by signing into MiR Fleet and going to

Setup > AI cameras. Your AI camera should appear under New cameras. It can take a little

time for MiR Fleet to detect the camera.

If your camera does not appear, select Scan for camera, and enter the

IPaddress of the camera.

3. Getting started

Connecting through Ethernet

Connect MiR AICamera to the same network as your MiR Fleet using an Ethernet cable.

Check that MiR Fleet is connected to the camera by signing into MiR Fleet and going to

Setup > AI cameras. Your AI camera should appear under New cameras. It can take a little

time for MiR Fleet to detect the camera.

If your camera does not appear, select Scan for camera, and enter the

IPaddress of the camera.

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