orientationcan
orientationcan is an industrial term describing a compact sensor module designed to determine the orientation and pose of cylindrical objects, such as beverage cans, during automated handling and processing. The concept is used in packaging, filling, sorting, and robotic manipulation to improve accuracy and throughput.
Most implementations combine inertial measurement units (accelerometers, gyroscopes, possibly magnetometers) with computer vision or depth sensing.
Applications include automated can orientation at conveyors, robotic picking and placement, quality-control inspection, and recycling streams
Implementation considerations include sensor fusion reliability, calibration, latency, and integration with existing control systems such as