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Robots

Specialized robot designs for automation in 360 + 3D product photography

Software

Photo studio software for robots that easily integrates into existing workflows

Ghost Mannequins

Transparent & ghost mannequins for online fashion stores & clothing photos

iPhone Photography

Mobile iOS app to integrate iPhone camera control with PhotoRobot

Modules
Centerless Table
CENTERLESS TABLE

A universal, motorized turntable solution for shadow-free product photography

Turntable
TURNTABLE

A heavy-duty rotating turntable to support 360 product photography of heavy objects

MultiCam
MULTICAM

A multi-camera system for capturing multi-row 3D product photos with multiple cameras simultaneously

Case 850
CASE 850

The ultimate, portable robotic workstation for 360 product shots and photogrammetry 3D modeling

Cube
CUBE

One of the most versatile PhotoRobot devices, for standalone use or in combination with other robots

Robotic Arm
ROBOTIC ARM

A precise robot camera arm to add the 3rd dimension to your 360 product photography and multi-row spins

Frame
FRame

An all-in-one motorized turntable and robot camera arm for shadow-free 360 product photography and 3D modeling

Turning Platform
TURNING PLATFORM

A heavy-duty turntable photography solution for large and / or heavy products like furniture and machinery

Catwalk
CATWALK

A rotating 360 platform for capturing fashion videos and model product photography in 360 degrees

Carousel 5000
CAROUSEL 5000

A heavy-duty, motorized turntable for photography of automobiles, furniture, machinery, and other heavy objects

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Outputs
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Output Types

Compare all automated photography output formats

Gallery

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GS1 Image Standards

Adhere to GS1 image capture standards automatically

PhotoRobot - 360° image creation
Applications

Explore example PhotoRobot outputs in 2D + 360 + 3D + 360 product video

Industries
Automotive
AUTOMOTIVE

Automotive 360 carousel systems for car dealerships, superstores, online retailers, and private sellers

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Carousel 5000
Electrical Goods
ELECTRICAL GOODS

360 photo turntable modules for automated product photography of electrical goods, tools, and appliances

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Case 850, Frame
Fashion
FASHION

Systems for 360 product photography of fashion products on mannequins, models, turntables, and more

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Case 850, Cube, Catwalk
Footwear
FOOTWEAR

Photo studio 360 turntable & flatlay workstations for high-speed 360 product photography of footwear

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Centerless Table, Case 850
GS1 & Packaged Goods
GS1 & Packaged Goods

OCR and automatic GS1 image capture features for photography of packaged goods and grocery products

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Centerless Table, Case 850
Household Goods
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Heavy-duty rotating photography platforms for medium to large items or heavy household goods like furniture

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Turning Platform
Jewelry
JEWELRY

Automated studio systems with expansion accessories to facilitate photography of jewelry and luxury goods

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Case 850, Cube
Sporting Goods
SPORTING GOODS

Spin photography systems for sports equipment and items that cannot stand on their own like bicycles

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Turning Platform, Cube
Museum (Collection Items)
MUSEUM (COLLECTING ITEMS)

Photography systems to safely photograph & digitize museum and antique collection items for academia and research

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Case 850, Cube
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Workflow
Workflow
Production Line

Scan & Measure, Sort & Style, Robotize Capture, Post-Process, API & Publish

Production Workflow

From item intake & tracking to photography, content delivery and product return

Productivity

One-click automated production of 2D + 360 + 3D assets and 360 product video

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Tutorials

Find tutorials on our automated photography techniques

Manuals

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Train Your Studio Teams
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Library
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Videos

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FAQ

Find answers to customers’ most common questions

Downloads

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Pricing
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Hardware Pricing

Pricing levels of PhotoRobot robotic workstations

Software Pricing

Pricing levels for local, cloud, and hybrid versions

Support Pricing

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Barcode

Barcode

Also known as barcode reader, barcode scanner. Category: E-commerce and workflow

A barcode is a machine-readable pattern, linear or two-dimensional, that encodes an identifier such as a product number. Scanning it with a barcode reader identifies the item instantly and without typing errors.

How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot Controls supports barcode readers in every part of the application: scanning marks items as received, finds them in the item list, loads preset sequences and prepares capture. Unknown codes can create new items automatically (the minimum code length is configurable), shelves and SmartCodes are barcodes too, and PhotoRobot Touch and PINK use scanning to start work.

See on photorobot.com

  • Studio workflow: barcode reader support

Related terms

  • QR code: A two-dimensional barcode that stores text or a URL and can be read by phone cameras.
  • SmartCodes: Printed PhotoRobot trigger codes that start software actions when scanned, such as starting a capture sequence.
  • Product ingestion: Receiving and registering products in the studio before photography: scanning, measuring, sorting.
  • SKU (stock keeping unit): A retailer's internal code for one distinct product variant.
  • GTIN: GS1's globally unique product number behind EAN and UPC barcodes.
  • Sort to shelves: PhotoRobot Controls feature that assigns workspace and preset to an item by scanning a shelf code.

Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 59 pages of photorobot.com. The 20 most relevant:

  1. Capturing Images with PhotoRobot - User Support Manual (Manual)
    Note: If the new item has a barcode, it is possible to input or scan the item barcode into the system when manually creating a new item: Adding an item barcode to the item will enable the display of…
  2. System Requirements for PhotoRobot - Support Manual (Manual)
    This includes information on computer compatibility, USB cables, and suitable barcode scanners.
  3. Getting Started - A PhotoRobot User Support Manual (Manual)
    …in the General Settings in the local desktop version of CAPP, there are the Barcode Scanner settings which enable configuration of advanced options for the barcode reader.
  4. Editing Images with PhotoRobot Post-Processing Software (Manual)
    It is possible to assign a shelf to an item by configuring its settings in the app, or, alternatively, by CAPP integration of barcode reader support.
  5. Studio Workflow (Software)
    Deploy item tracking features at the scan of a barcode to automatically update item statuses and generate timestamps.
  6. PhotoRobot PINK User Guide & Instructions for Operation (Manual)
    Machine Floor (1) Rotary Platform (2) Operator’s Column (3) Operator’s Computer (4) – with barcode scanner, keyboard, trackpad Patient’s Screen (5) – with camera and speakers Power Socket, LAN Socket…
  7. Automated iPhone Product Photography (Software)
    Capture with PhotoRobot Touch while separately or simultaneously operating any PhotoRobot workstation, with user-friendly software and barcode reader integration.
  8. PhotoRobot Touch - iPhone App User Manual (Manual)
    …images of photos to capture) Additionally, PhotoRobot Touch functions as a powerful barcode and QR scanner, with selection or deselection of codes for faster recognition.
  9. Weighing and Measuring Products with CubiScan (Manual)
    In addition to CubiScan, PhotoRobot also supports barcode readers to identify items in the system before weighing and measuring.
  10. Experience the Standard PhotoRobot Controls App Workflow (Blog)
    The standard workflow integrates barcode reader technology to scan items and preset codes.
  11. PhotoRobot SmartCodes User Guide and Print-Ready Code Sheet (Manual)
    Depending on the type of scanner in use, the SmartCode can be in barcode or QR code format.
  12. eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production (Blog)
    This barcode represents a “shelf” both in the physical studio and in the software according to the type of item.
  13. Introducing the PhotoRobot Touch iOS Mobile Application (Blog)
    PhotoRobot Touch enables the use of an iPhone as both a camera and a powerful barcode / QR code reader in its workflow.
  14. GS1 Image Standards and Digital Asset Management (Blog)
    Take for example the barcode, present on every product on every shelf.
  15. PhotoRobot Workflow Demonstration - Video Recap (Video)
    02:30* CSV files can contain product information with a name and barcode, as well as settings for an object’s automated photo-shooting.
  16. Custom Photography Solutions and Technology (Blog)
    Kiosk modes can even simplify machine operation down to a start button, or a quick scan or a barcode.
  17. Practical SmartCode Use in High-Volume Photo Production (Blog)
    This allows production line operators to simply scan QR codes or barcodes to begin various workflow processes.
  18. How to Create a Fashion Product Photography Style Guide (Tutorial)
    Each item will have a barcode, often from the supplier, which the system will recognize.
  19. What is a Product Imaging Workflow? (Glossary)
    It encompasses barcode intake, automated capture, algorithmic post-processing, and API-driven distribution to digital asset management systems.
  20. Photographing Footwear in the PhotoRobot Workflow (Video)
    …Simultaneously Capturing Images the Style Guide Requires Sorting Products to Shelves & Barcodes Capture & Post-Processing Presets Scan Barcode to Start Turntable Scan to Start Second Workstation…

…and 39 more pages.

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