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Robotics & manufacturing

Elevate robotics and manufacturing AI with Keylabs' accurate data annotation

In the world of robotics and manufacturing, data annotation has become an essential tool for improving productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. By labeling data with relevant tags, computers can understand and interpret the information more accurately. Data annotation has transformed how operations are carried out, with big data playing a significant role in developing robots that can perform complex tasks accurately.

Properly annotated data is essential for building accurate AI-driven systems that operate autonomously without human intervention. Collecting high-quality historical datasets can lead to autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks securely without error.

Applications

Data annotation tools

Some common applications of robotics systems include:

01 / Real-time analysis

In industries such as robotics and manufacturing, high-quality and accurate data annotation is essential for advanced technology to function efficiently. Edge analytics can improve production quality and yield by providing real-time analysis of sensor data from devices within the manufacturing process. This can help identify anomalies, defects, or areas of improvement that need immediate attention, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

02 / Defect detection and object recognition

Computer vision AI can be applied to the manufacturing process by analyzing images for defect detection or object recognition tasks. This technology improves manufacturing efficiency by quickly detecting errors that may otherwise go unnoticed through human inspection. Implementing robust data annotation tools requires powerful computing architectures capable of handling large amounts of data with high accuracy rates.

Platform requirements

Key features

There are several key features that a robust data annotation tool for robotics and manufacturing should possess:

Versatility

Versatility

The tool should be capable of handling different types of data, including 2D and 3D images, videos and point clouds generated by LiDAR sensors.

Precision

Precision

High-quality annotations are crucial for the accuracy of AI models. The tool should enable precise labeling of objects and features, minimizing the chances of misinterpretation.

Scalability

Scalability

A data annotation tool should be scalable to handle large datasets efficiently, streamlining the annotation process and reducing the time required for model training.

Automation

Automation

AI-powered data annotation tools can leverage machine learning algorithms to automate parts of the annotation process, speeding up the workflow and increasing overall efficiency.

Collaboration

Collaboration

A good data annotation tool should facilitate collaboration among team members, enabling multiple annotators to work together on the same dataset for consistency and speed.

Quality control

Quality control

To ensure the highest level of accuracy, the tool should have built-in quality control features that allow for easy review and verification of annotated data.

Customization

Customization

A flexible data annotation tool should allow for customization to meet the unique needs of each project and adapt to new challenges in the industry.

Integration

Integration

The tool should integrate seamlessly with various machine learning frameworks and platforms, making it easier for developers to use annotated data for training.

Data Security

Data security

A data annotation tool must prioritize data security and privacy, ensuring that the information is protected at all stages of the annotation process.

Applications

Use cases

Quality control

Quality control

Keylabs is ideal for preparing datasets in quality control for manufacturing and robotics, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in every analysis.

Object detection

For object detection in manufacturing and robotics, Keylabs stands out with its precision-driven dataset preparation, enhancing detection capabilities and operational safety.

Sorting

Keylabs excels in sorting applications, providing meticulously prepared datasets that enhance sorting accuracy and efficiency in complex environments.

Predictive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

In the realm of predictive maintenance, Keylabs shines by delivering superior dataset preparation, enabling proactive and precise maintenance strategies.

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Data security

Using the Keylabs annotation tools comes with a commitment to data safety. Keylabs employs a range of security measures to protect valuable and sensitive data. This includes comprehensive infrastructure security if you choose to access Keylabs through the cloud. Alternatively, Keylabs can be installed on premises, guaranteeing you total control over access. We will continue to emphasize data protection as a priority by utilizing a diverse array of security measures and industry best practices.

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Platform

Top features

Keylabs is created as a platform that incorporates state-of-the-art, performance oriented tools and processes.

ML assisted data annotation

Keylabs is a streamlined data labeling platform with AI-enhanced annotation. Tailored for easy integration with any client model and time & cost efficiency. Keylabs' advanced algorithms provide quick, accurate data prep for superior model training.

3D tool

Keylabs is a super-fast tool, soaring through Lidar files at ultra speeds. It seamlessly handles all file formats, ensuring a consistent, efficient workflow regardless of file complexity.

High performance video annotation

With the Keylabs platform's technical and software capabilities, video annotation is highly accurate (precision of up to 99.9% depending on project needs) and fast.

Magic wand

Speeds up the annotation process by automatically detecting closed shapes of the same color or color gradient in a highly precise manner.

Object interpolation

Object interpolation accelerates annotation across a sequence of frames. Annotators label shape in the first and last keyframes, and the algorithm automatically generates labels for intermediate frames.

A-Z order

Objects can be placed on different leveled layers, which allows operators to correctly detect and work with those objects and their boundaries.

Multilayer annotation

Multilayer annotation allows multiple diverse annotations on a single piece of data such as an image or video frame, enriching the dataset with multiple facets of detail.

Object linking

Connects different instances of the same object across multiple frames or images, ensuring continuity and consistency of the annotation.

Hierarchical attributes

Using attribute hierarchies, it is possible to define structures of metadata for each item in the dataset using dependent attributes.

Workflow and task distribution

Workflow includes custom stages of annotation, verification, and final delivery. Task distribution ensures the right work goes to the right team member.

Data management

Data management

Data management is about strategically handling and organizing data throughout its lifecycle, from collection to annotation to archival.

Attributes interpolation

Attributes metadata can be interpolated between frames, automatically estimating object properties across keyframes.

Toolkit

Annotation types

Keylabs gives developers access to a full suite of annotation techniques:

Bounding box

A rectangular box defined by coordinates that encapsulates an object of interest within an image.

Oriented bounding box

A rotated rectangle that tightly encloses an object, accommodating its orientation and shape more precisely than a standard bounding box.

Polygon

A closed plane figure made up of several line segments joined together, used to define irregular shapes in an image.

Points

The point annotation tool places dots on images or videos, ideal for highlighting details like facial features, expressions and body postures.

Lines & multilines

Annotate linear structures like lane markings, cables and roads using straight or multi-segment lines.

Skeletons

Define custom skeleton topologies with any number of joints and connections for pose estimation and motion tracking.

Cuboid

3D bounding box capturing depth, height and width — essential for autonomous driving and AR/VR applications.

3D point cloud

Annotate LiDAR and 3D scene data with spatially-referenced points for high-fidelity spatial understanding.

Semantic segmentation

Pixel-level classification where every pixel in the image is assigned to a class label.

Instance segmentation

Pixel-level classification that distinguishes between multiple instances of the same object class.

Bitmap

Pixel-wise raster mask annotation allowing for highly precise object boundaries and gaps.

Mesh

Interconnected vertices forming polygonal structures — ideal for 3D reconstructions and digital twins.

Custom

Combine any of the above annotation techniques to accomplish specific annotation goals for your project.

Compliance

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Keylabs meets the highest standards of data security and privacy.

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Robotics

Robotics and manufacturing

Elevate robotics and manufacturing AI with Keylabs' accurate data annotation.

In the world of robotics and manufacturing, data annotation has become an essential tool for improving productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. By labeling data with relevant tags, computers can understand and interpret the information more accurately. 
In the manufacturing industry, data annotation has transformed how operations are carried out by extending integration beyond the walls of the plant. The use of big data plays a significant role in developing robots that can perform complex tasks accurately to improve efficiency levels within manufacturing plants.

Properly annotated data is essential for building accurate AI-driven systems that operate autonomously without human intervention. Collecting high-quality historical datasets can lead to autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks securely without error, making it necessary for any developer or business owner who wants to gain an edge in this sector to invest in proper tools or services that help them better carry out these processes efficiently.

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Data annotation tools

Some common applications of robotics systems include:

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Real-time analysis

In industries such as robotics and manufacturing, high-quality and accurate data annotation is essential for advanced technology to function efficiently. Developing annotation guidelines and following best practices ensures consistency in data labeling, resulting in accurate models.

Edge analytics can improve production quality and yield by providing real-time analysis of sensor data from devices within the manufacturing process. This can help identify anomalies, defects, or areas of improvement that need immediate attention, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Defect detection and
object recognition

Computer vision AI can also be applied to the manufacturing process by analyzing images for defect detection or object recognition tasks. This technology improves manufacturing efficiency by quickly detecting errors that may otherwise go unnoticed through human inspection.

It’s important to note that implementing robust data annotation tools requires powerful computing architectures capable of handling large amounts of data with high accuracy rates. 

Real-time analysis
Defect detection and object recognition

Data annotation tools have become essential for improving efficiency in the manufacturing industry, particularly in robotics. Annotation and labeling solutions can help predict, mitigate, and prevent failures that can result in cost savings, higher predictability, and increased availability of systems.


AI-powered robotics trained with annotation and labeling solutions improve navigation, learning, task performance, and reaction. Machine learning solutions aid in inventory planning and demand forecasting while improving decision-making for reduced costs. Additionally, using data annotation tools improves accuracy and efficiency in quality control, supply chain management, and product development.


Robotics automation can free human workers from dangerous or dirty jobs while improving quality by eliminating errors and variability that are prone to humans. Furthermore, cutting production costs by replacing expensive human labor also results from integrating robots with automated data through annotations.

Key features

There are several key features that a robust data annotation tool for the robotics and manufacturing systems should possess:

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Versatility

The tool should be capable of handling different types of data, including 2D and 3D images, videos and point clouds generated by LiDAR sensors.

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Precision

Precision

High-quality annotations are crucial for the accuracy of AI models in aerial management and disaster management. The tool should enable precise labeling of objects and features, minimizing the chances of misinterpretation.

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Scalability

Scalability

A data annotation tool should be scalable to handle large datasets efficiently, streamlining the annotation process and reducing the time required for model training.

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Automation

Automation

AI-powered data annotation tools can leverage machine learning algorithms to automate parts of the annotation process, speeding up the workflow and increasing overall efficiency.

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Collaboration

Collaboration

A good data annotation tool should facilitate collaboration among team members, enabling multiple annotators to work together on the same dataset. This ensures consistency in labeling and accelerates the annotation process.

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Quality control

Quality control

To ensure the highest level of accuracy, the tool should have built-in quality control features that allow for easy review and verification of annotated data. This helps maintain data integrity and improves the overall performance of the AI models being trained.

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Customization

Customization

The annotation requirements may change or become more complex. A flexible data annotation tool should allow for customization to meet the unique needs of each project and adapt to new challenges in the industry.

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Integration

The data annotation tool should be able to integrate seamlessly with various machine learning frameworks and platforms, making it easier for developers to use the annotated data for model training and evaluation.

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Data Security

Data Security

A data annotation tool must prioritize data security and privacy, ensuring that the information is protected at all stages of the annotation process.

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Use cases

Autonomous driving

Quality control

Keylabs is ideal for preparing datasets in quality control for manufacturing and robotics, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in every analysis.

Object detection

For object detection in manufacturing and robotics, Keylabs stands out with its precision-driven dataset preparation, enhancing detection capabilities and operational safety.

Sorting

Keylabs excels in Sorting applications, providing meticulously prepared datasets that enhance sorting accuracy and efficiency in complex environments.

Lane recognition

Predictive
maintanance

In the realm of predictive maintenance, Keylabs shines by delivering superior dataset preparation, enabling proactive and precise maintenance strategies.

Starter’s guide

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Data security

Using the Keylabs annotation tools comes with a commitment to data safety. Keylabs employs a range of security measures to protect valuable and sensitive data. This includes comprehensive infrastructure security if you choose to access Keylabs through the cloud. Alternatively, Keylabs can be installed on premises, guaranteeing you total control over access. We will continue to emphasize data protections as a priority by utilizing a diverse array of security measures and industry best practices.

Top Features

Keylabs is created as a platform that incorporates state-of-the-art, performance oriented tools and processes.

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ML assisted data annotation

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ML assisted data annotation

Keylabs is a streamlined data labeling platform with AI-enhanced annotation.
Tailored for easy Integration with any client model and time & cost efficiency.
Keylabs’ advanced algorithms provide quick, accurate data prep for superior model training.

3DTool

3D tool

3DTool

3D tool

Keylabs is a super-fast tool, soaring through Lidar files at ultra speeds. It seamlessly handles all file formats, ensuring a consistent, efficient workflow regardless of file complexity.

HighPerformance

High performance video annotation

High Performance

High performance video annotation

With the Keylabs platform's technical and software capabilities, video annotation is highly accurate (precision of up to 99,9% depending on project needs) and fast. Thanks to the geolocation adaptation of servers, even big-sized videos are loaded and processed quickly.

MagicWand

Magic wand

Magic Wand

Magic wand

Speeds up the annotation process by automatically detecting closed shapes of the same color or color gradient in a highly precise manner.

Interpolation

Object interpolation

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Object interpolation

Object interpolation in the data annotation process is used to accelerate the annotation of objects across a sequence of frames in video annotation.
Annotators label the shape of an object in the first and the last keyframe of desired sequence and the object interpolation algorithm automatically generates the labels for the object in the intermediate frames.
It saves time and also ensures consistent labeling across frames.

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A-Z order

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A-Z order

Objects can be placed on different leveled layers, which allows operators to correctly detect and work with those objects and their boundaries.

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Multilayer annotation

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Multilayer annotation

Multilayer annotation is a complex yet valuable process in data annotation where different types of materials are layered onto a single item.
This allows the addition of multiple, diverse annotations to a single piece of data such as an image or video frame.
Each layer might provide a different dimension of information, enriching the dataset with multiple facets of detail.
This allows the addition of multiple, diverse annotations.

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Object linking

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Object linking

Object linking in the data annotation process is a valuable function that connects different instances of the same object across multiple frames or images.
For example, in video annotation, an object appearing in different frames is linked throughout the video, ensuring the continuity and consistency of the annotation.

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Hierarchical atributes

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Hierarchical atributes

The attribute is a type of tag that can be applied to a class or property to provide metadata about it.
Using attribute hierarchies, it is possible to define structures of metadata for each item in dataset.
It is achieved by using dependent attributes, which allows logical forming of metadata information for frame or object individually.

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Workflow and task distribution

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Workflow and task distribution

Workflow includes custom stages of one of 4 project stage types: annotation, verification, miscellanious and final.
Good workflow and task distribution ensure that the data annotation process is smooth, efficient and completed within the required timeframe.

Data Management

Data management

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Data Management

Data management

Data management in the context of the data annotation process is about strategically handling and organizing the data throughout its lifecycle.
Effective data management helps to uphold data integrity and ensure that the final annotated data is accurate, consistent and ready for use in AI and machine learning projects.

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Attributes interpolation

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Attributes interpolation

Attributes metadata can also be interpolatable (changed) between the frames. For instance, In a self-driving car video annotation, this can label a car as a "sedan" going "30 mph" in the first frame & automatically estimate its type & speed in subsequent frames until the next key frame. This eliminates the need for manual annotation in each intervening frame, saving time & effort.

ML assisted data annotation
3D tool
High performance video annotation
Magic wand
Object interpolation
A-Z order
Multilayer annotation
Object linking
Hierarchical atributes
Workflow & task distribution
Data management
Attributes interpolation

Annotation types

Keylabs gives developers access to a full suite of annotation techniques:

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Bounding Box

A rectangular box defined by coordinates that encapsulates an object of interest within an image

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Oriented bounding box

A rotated rectangle that tightly encloses an object, accommodating its orientation and shape more precisely than a standard bounding box

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Polygon

A closed plane figure made up of several line segments that are joined together, used to define irregular shapes in an image

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Points

The Point Annotation Tool places dots on images or videos, ideal for highlighting details like facial features, expressions and body postures

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Lines & Multilines

A data annotation tool used to draw single or multiple interconnected lines on images, capturing linear features or paths

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Skeleton

A thin version of a shape, representing its central structure and providing a simplified representation of its form, commonly used in understanding object morphology or structure

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Instance Segmentation

The process of classifying and delineating each individual object instance in an image

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Semantic Segmentation

The classification of each pixel in an image based on its semantic category, without distinguishing between individual object instances

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Bitmask

A binary representation where each pixel value indicates whether it belongs to the object (1) or the background (0)

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Cuboid

A 3D rectangular prism annotation, often used to represent objects in spatial dimensions

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Mesh

A collection of vertices, edges and faces that define the shape of a 3D object in space, often used in 3D modeling and computer graphics

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3D Point Cloud

A collection of data points in a three-dimensional coordinate system, representing the external surface of an object

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Custom

A tailored data annotation tool designed to cater to specific annotation needs not covered by standard tools

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