How to Process a picture from a Camera to Labview

[Leonitas]

I want to try and get a picture processed through Labview from a camera. For example I want to take a picture of a cup on a table and process it through Labview so that I can write a program for a robotic arm to pick up the cup from the table. I would like someone to advice me on how to process the picture from the camera and display it on Labview. Are there any examples in Labview, or the internet that can help put me in the right direction?  

[ShotSimon]

I would recommend starting small and have clear objectives in mind.  For example clearly define what you want your robot to do.  Do you want it to pick up "a" cup or anything that looks like a cup.   Things like learning algorithms, image processing, IMAQ, 3D motion control all come to mind.  These are subjects outside the scope of Labview but may be required in addition to understanding how to program your task in Labview.  There are dozens of examples in Labview on these subjects.  Take the task one step at a time and move from there.  It may also be helpful in the forum to give people an idea of your background.   If you are new to Labview this may be a very hard first program.  SS 

[Sundar...]

HI Leonitas,

I would suggest you the following steps.

1. Have a template of the image you would like to match.
2. Suggest you to try FFT to match the patterns (LabVIEW Imaq).
3. Get the location of the target in the image.
4. Create a function and coordinates map to instruct the robot.
5. and there your robot should do your the job.

Please let know if you need more details.

Regards,

Sundar.