Teaching vision-guided robots with software, programming advances
Random bin picking is a challenge for vision-guided robotics (VGRs), but manufacturers are developing software and end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) technology to make the process more efficient.
Improving automated inspection in manufacturing
Machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI) are making their way into production and manufacturing and improving inspection practices by making it automated.
Six tips for picking the correct machine vision lens
Picking the right machine vision lens requires the user to consider the type of lens, sensor, and more.
New technologies reducing lead times for spare parts
Digitalization and new manufacturing techniques have paved the way for a dramatic improvement in lead times.
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Embedded vision is driving ADAS technology advances
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) offer simplification of the driving process, including reduction of driver distraction and inattention and embedded vision is integral to these advances.
Terahertz frequency comb developed for medical, biological applications
Northwestern Engineering researchers have developed a chip-based terahertz frequency comb that works at room temperature and is designed for medical and biological screening.
Deep embedded vision benefits for manufacturers
Deep embedded vision systems can work without operating systems and feature advanced algorithms for processing raw image streams from integrated image sensors.
Detecting defects with 2-D and 3-D automated optical inspection
2-D and 3-D automated optical inspection (AOI) scan printed circuit boards (PCBs) for both catastrophic failure and quality defects, but each inspection system has particular strengths and weaknesses.
Machine vision component and system sales decline in first quarter
The AIA reported that machine vision component and system sales declined 4.5% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.