How to Build an AI Defect Detection System

Automated defect detection in manufacturing can significantly enhance quality assurance by catching defects early in the production process, and computer vision technology plays a crucial role in this advancement. By employing AI-powered systems, manufacturers can automatically inspect products in real-time, such as ceramic tiles, for defects like scratches or missing components, alerting workers or triggering automated corrective actions when necessary. The process of building an AI defect detection system involves selecting appropriate cameras and lenses, collecting and annotating relevant data, training a computer vision model, and deploying it using platforms like Roboflow, which facilitates these steps with tools for data collection, model training, and deployment across various devices. Roboflow's platform is utilized by large enterprises like USG and Rivian to automate and scale quality assurance processes, transforming manual inspections into efficient, automated workflows that can be rapidly implemented across multiple locations.