AI Dictionary
Machine Vision
Definition
The technology and methods used to provide imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis.
Deep Dive
Machine Vision refers to the technology and methods employed to provide imaging-based automatic inspection, analysis, and guidance for various industrial and business applications. It involves equipping computers with the ability to "see" and interpret images, typically acquired through digital cameras, to perform tasks that traditionally required human visual inspection. This field combines aspects of optics, computer science, engineering, and artificial intelligence to enable automated decision-making based on visual data.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1Quality control systems identifying defects on a production line of electronic components
- 2Automated barcode scanners sorting packages in a logistics hub
- 3Robotic arms guided by vision systems to pick and place items accurately
Related Terms
Computer VisionImage ProcessingOptical Character Recognition (OCR)