AlphaBot Demo

3 axis pick-n-place machine to photograph, identify, and manipulate alphabet blocks.

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Stitched Image

Image composed of strips from the center of each image from a downward facing camera moving right to left.

Optical & Perspective Correction

Taking usable images of the blocks proved challenging due to optical and perspective distortion.

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B & W painted blocks

Experiment to invert block color scheme to white lettering on black block and background greatly increased clarity once threasholded.

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