Machine vision is a process that uses technology to automatically inspect, identify, and measure objects. Machine vision systems consist of cameras, lighting, software, and mechanical components that work together to capture images and then analyze them to extract information.
The machine vision system is a technology that allows computers to interpret and understand digital images. It is similar to the way humans interpret and understand visual information, but machine vision can be used to automate tasks that would otherwise be done by human operators.
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Machine vision systems are made up of hardware and software that work together to capture, process, analyze, and interpret digital images. The hardware includes cameras, lighting, and optics; the software includes image processing algorithms.
When a machine vision system is used for inspection, the cameras are typically mounted on a moving platform so that they can scan an object or area. The system captures one or more images of the object as it moves past the camera (or cameras). These images are then processed and analyzed by the software to look for defects or other characteristics of interest.
In some cases, the results of the inspection are displayed on a screen in real-time so that an operator can take corrective action if necessary. In other cases, the inspection data is stored for later analysis.