What Is Machine Vision Inspection?

Machine vision, also known as computer vision, is a key technology in modern manufacturing, used to inspect products for quality assurance by identifying the presence or absence of parts, detecting anomalies like cracks or dents, and ensuring correct assembly. This technology employs traditional machine vision techniques such as edge detection and color analysis, as well as advanced deep learning-based models that can be customized to identify specific features and defects. Deep learning models are particularly advantageous due to their flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changes in the manufacturing process, often using platforms like Roboflow for training and deployment. These models can be efficiently trained with a relatively small dataset and deployed on edge devices, allowing real-time inspection and quality control. Machine vision applications are diverse, ranging from checking the alignment of objects on conveyor belts to ensuring the correct number of items are present in a given area, with advancements in this field driven by significant investments in deep learning technologies.