Critical Review Of Visual Inspection

Abstract

Based on the literature as well as on theoretical knowledge and practical experience, the state of art of visual inspection is reviewed. First, the algorithmic and system aspects of this field are discussed. Second, a recent literature search for applications of visual inspection is briefly reviewed. Third, some future trends, expected advances and improvements needed to develop advanced vision systems are listed. Finally, conclusions are drawn from the previous discussion and the authors give their personal view of the actual situation and the future of visual inspection.© (1985) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.