Research
Machine Vision
Dynamic structured light (DSL) is used in this computer-based 3-D surface measurement system.
Machine vision is used by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to investigate the discipline itself and to solve problems in other disciplines, such as the automotive, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries and in manufacturing.
- 3-D imaging and surface inspection
- Thermal imaging
- Infrared image interpretation
- Sensor fusion
- Neural networks
- Fuzzy logic
Using a stereo-based laser end-effector and computer vision techniques, this robot locates, identifies, and removes flaws on the surface of canopy transparencies.
A telerobot performs repetitive tasks under hazardous conditions. Using stereoscopic video of the environment, staff members characterize and map the environment into which the robot must enter and operate.
An automated robot system strips paint from aircraft. Data from a unique sensor, based on spectral reflectance characteristics of paints and aircraft surface materials, are used to control the system.
Related Terminology
computer vision • machine vision • image processing • scene analysis • pattern recognition • model-based vision • sensor fusion • motion analysis • infrared image analysis • dimensional inspection • industrial inspection • process control
