This study proposes a new approach to improving laser sensor data collection through optimised sensor settings. Specifically, it examines the influence of laser sensor configurations on laser scanning measurements obtained by using a laser line triangulation sensor for transparent and non-transparent plastics, as well as aluminium alloys. Distance data were acquired with a three-degree-of-freedom positioning device and the laser sensor under both manual and automatic settings. Measurements were performed at the sensor's reference distance and across a wide range of positional configurations. The results of extensive experimental tests highlight optimal sensor configurations for various materials and sensor orientations relative to the scanned surface, including both in-plane and out-of-plane angles, to enhance the reliability and accuracy of distance data collection.

Department of Robotics Faculty of Mechanical Engineering VSB Technical University of Ostrava 70800 Ostrava Czech Republic

Institute of Robotics and Cybernetics Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava 812 19 Bratislava Slovakia

Polytechnic Department of Engineering and Architecture University of Udine 33100 Udine Italy

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