Machine vision is a term that is particularly at home in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as artificial intelligence. Machine vision means that machines learn to "see" - in other words, they record and analyse images or videos with special cameras in order to make decisions.
In contrast to the human eye, machine vision uses high-resolution cameras and intelligent software to inspect products on a conveyor belt, for example. The machine detects defects, such as scratches or incorrect colours, and can sort out faulty products. This makes modern production processes faster and more accurate.
An illustrative example: In a car factory, machine vision can check every single component. A robot with machine vision checks whether all parts are correctly assembled or where there are defects. This reduces the error rate and increases quality.
In short, machine vision helps companies to automate processes, save costs and ensure consistently high quality. This technological advance is an important part of modern production today and will be used more and more in the future.
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