Computer Vision in Industry
Computer vision will revolutionise manufacturing in two important areas: inspection and adaptive control of robots. Already both these uses of computer vision are beginning to change manufacturing, with many systems now in production. The two specific ind
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ROBOT VISION Edited by Professor Alan Pugh, University of Hull, UK
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH 1983
British Library Cataloguing Publication Data Robot Vision 1. Information display systems i. Pugh, Alan 621.38'0414 TK7882.16 ISBN 978-3-662-09773-1 ISBN 978-3-662-09771-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-09771-7
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About this Series International Trends and Manufacturing Technology The advent of microprocessor controls and robotics is rapidly changing the face of manufacturing throughout the world. Large and small companies alike are adopting these new methods to improve the efficiency of their operations. Researchers are constantly probing to provide even more advanced technologies suitable for application to manufacturing. In response to these advances IFS (Publications) Ltd., is to publish a new series of books on topics that will highlight the developments that are taking place in manufacturing technology. The series aims to be informative and educational. Subjects to be covered in the new series will include: Robot vision Visual inspection Flexible assembly automation Automated welding systems Flexible manufacturing systems Lasers in manufacturing The series is intended for manufacturing managers, production engineers and those working on research in
