Welding robots can do a lot, but they lack awareness of their surroundings. If we were to start a robot program without a product, the robot would often not realise this. This is not a problem for a simple product, but a complex project with variations requires more intelligence. The ARC-EYE laser camera with circular scanning technology uses 3D imaging to create awareness in these situations. With more than 200 deliveries, Eric Leijten, team leader software development at Valk Welding and the creative mind behind the 3D software, dives into the operation and benefits of this camera.