--- title: Warehouse automation with vision camera and linear units description: A vision camera or vision system can be used in many types of applications. They can automate tasks and create greater efficiency in a workshop or warehouse environment. image: https://blog.rollco.eu/hubfs/2022%20Q2%20Lagerautomation/Blog_Visionkamera_2.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.rollco.eu) - [Rollco's Blog](https://blog.rollco.eu) - [Warehouse automation with vision camera and linear units](https://blog.rollco.eu/warehouse-automation-with-vision-camera-and-linear-units) 2025-12-01 [Ergonomics](https://blog.rollco.eu/tag/ergonomics), [Format changes](https://blog.rollco.eu/tag/format-changes), [Warehouse automation](https://blog.rollco.eu/tag/warehouse-automation), [Linear units](https://blog.rollco.eu/tag/linear-units), [Pick & Place](https://blog.rollco.eu/tag/pick-place) # Warehouse automation with vision camera and linear units *![Vision camera](https://blog.rollco.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Q2%20Lagerautomation/Blog_Visionkamera_2.jpg?width=655&name=Blog_Visionkamera_2.jpg)* *Warehouse flows can become more efficient by implementing various automated solutions. One example is vision cameras, which are ideal for combining with one or more linear units. Together, they can automate sub-processes and thereby contribute to more efficient production. In this blog post, we tell you more about vision cameras in combination with linear units.* ### **What is a vision camera?** A vision camera, also known as a vision system, can serve as a control unit in many types of applications. The vision camera consists of a sensor that can read colour, shape or barcode and a controller that then transmits further processed data. The collected information can then control other parts of the application, for example determining which position a linear unit should move to. Tasks can thus be automated, and manual handling is reduced. ### **Vision camera in combination with linear units** By combining a vision camera with, for example, one or more linear units, it is possible to create a smart and advanced system. Such a solution could be found in sorting machines, pick & place applications or in format changeovers. In warehouse workflows, data from this type of system can be of utmost importance. Implementing a vision camera in an application that handles and sorts goods can save both time and resources compared to manual handling. It can also reduce the number of errors. ### **Example of automated flow** In the video below we show a machine that consists of a vision camera, belt conveyors and linear units. The size of the block is recorded by the vision camera and information is sent to the linear unit´s controller. The position of the linear unit is adjusted. When the next block passes on the belt, the vision camera records the data again and the cycle continues. 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