Appearance measuring system RoboTAMS

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Overview
RoboTAMS is an automated Total Appearance Measurement System for automotive paint finishes and related industrial applications. It models human perception of surface appearance to deliver objective parameters that correlate with visual assessment, enabling consistent evaluation of surface quality and appearance harmony.

Key features

• Designed for paint appearance measurement in production and laboratory environments
• Non-contact optical measurements
• Inline integration or offline measurement cell installation
• Fast capture time (< 2 seconds)
• 25 x 14 mm field of view with high spatial resolution (32 µm/pixel)
• Ethernet (LAN) communication and CSV results output for SPC integration

TAMS technology and benefits
Rhopoint TAMS technology models human visual perception using algorithms validated by human studies and OEM collaborations. It provides clear parameters for Sharpness, Waviness, Dimension (dominant structure), Contrast, Quality and Harmony, removing subjectivity from visual inspection and improving quality control, communication and corrective actions.

TAMS perception and vision
TAMS emulates human evaluation by alternating imaging focus between the surface and reflected image. The system quantifies reflected-image distortions and image transfer quality to calculate Sharpness and Contrast, analyses surface topography for Dominant Structure using Phase Measurement Deflectometry, and evaluates Waviness at showroom viewing distances. Derived indices for Quality and Harmony correlate with human perception.

Typical applications

• Automotive exterior top-coat evaluation
• Production inline inspection and offline measurement cells
• Paint, coatings and surface appearance analysis for parts and assemblies
• Panel-to-panel harmony checks and image-forming characteristic assessment

Datasheet / Documentation
Datasheets and manuals are available for RoboTAMS in multiple languages and include detailed specifications, operating instructions and application notes. Contact the manufacturer or consult the product page for downloads.

Technical specifications

• Instrument: RoboTAMS – Automated Total Appearance Measurement System
• Measurement sensor: Fully enclosed unit with integrated capture and analysis
• Measurement area (Field of View): 25 x 14 mm
• Capture time: < 2 seconds
• Spatial resolution: 32 µm / pixel
• Results output: CSV (compatible with Rhopoint TAMS results)
• Positioning error detection: Yes
• Calibration & focus station: Yes (instrument check and focus setting)
• In-built optical contamination reduction system: Yes
• Connection / Communication: LAN Ethernet (flexible connection options)
• Power: 24 V DC (max current 3 A)
• Mounting: Range of robot mounting options available
• Sharpness (S): Units S (%); Minimum 0; Maximum 100; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.1 (SD); Reproducibility 0.5 (SD); Measurement technique: Optical Transfer Function
• Waviness (W): Units W; Minimum 0; Typical maximum 30; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.2 (SD); Reproducibility 1 (SD); Measurement technique: Reflected Image Line Deformation Analysis; Correlation: AUDI AG MDS Perception analysis
• Quality (Q): Units Q (%); Minimum 0; Maximum 100; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.8 (SD); Reproducibility 1 (SD); Algorithm: Calculated using Sharpness & Waviness; Correlation: AUDI AG MDS Perception analysis
• Contrast (C): Units C (%); Minimum 0; Maximum 100; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.1 (SD); Reproducibility 0.3 (SD); Measurement technique: Optical Transfer Function
• Dimension (D): Units D (mm) - dominant structure size; Minimum 0.5 mm; Typical maximum 8 mm; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.1 (SD); Reproducibility 0.4 (SD); Measurement technique: Phase Measurement Deflectometry; Correlation: AUDI AG MDS Perception analysis
• Harmony (H): Units H (H units); Minimum 0; Typical maximum 8.9; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.1 (SD); Reproducibility 0.4 (SD); Algorithm: Calculated using Waviness & Dimension; Correlation: AUDI AG MDS Perception analysis
• Sharpness summary: Units S (%); Minimum 0; Maximum 100; Resolution 0.1; Repeatability 0.1 (SD); Reproducibility 0.5 (SD); Measurement technique: Optical Transfer Function
• Outputs and workflow: High-resolution image capture, automated analysis and CSV export for SPC; compatible with Rhopoint TAMS dataset and reporting
• Warranty: Free extended warranty options available with instrument registration (refer to manufacturer policy)