Machine Vision News
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Double Vision A Look At Machine And Computer Vision
2/15/2024
Simply put, machine vision is a technology that gives industrial equipment the ability to “see” what it is doing while computer vision is an AI that processes and visualizes information, much like a human would. But things in this life aren’t always simple, are they?
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3 Rock-Solid Predictions (j/k) About What To Expect From Photonics In 2024
12/7/2023
Before 2023 comes to an end we want to go on record with three things that we guarantee will happen in 2024.
(Guarantee not valid anywhere, anytime, and/or any place. Void everywhere.)
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2023’s Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup
12/6/2023
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.
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I’m Going As A Nobel Prize Winner For Halloween
10/20/2023
This year’s batch of Nobel Laureates all seem to be fine scientists, researchers, authors, and leaders who don’t seem to have anything to do with Halloween. But don’t worry, we found some past award winners who do!
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24 Ways Biophotonics Improves Medical Imaging And Robotic Surgery
9/19/2023
Biophotonics, when applied to medical imaging or robotic surgery, significantly advances healthcare by offering a multifaceted approach to diagnosis, treatment, and surgery while improving patient care and outcomes.
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The Cobots Are Coming! The Cobots Are Coming!
8/7/2023
Using 2D or 3D vision to guide robots can improve flexibility and lower costs in various industrial applications. With the rise of collaborative robots, also known as cobots, there are now more opportunities to integrate machine vision into the work environment.
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NSF Invests In Photonics Innovation
5/23/2023
The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of more than 40 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal, and technological opportunities for their regions.
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Environmental Sensors: Where And How They’re Being Used
5/2/2023
Environmental sensors, spurred on by the rapidly developing Internet of Things, are becoming better at evaluating soil chemical composition, water purity, air quality, and more. They are also being used in more unique ways, both personally and by industry.
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Defense + Commercial Sensing: Exploring The Latest Innovations In Imaging, Sensing, And Photonic Technologies
4/11/2023
Over the past 68 years, SPIE has been connecting, engaging, and serving its global constituency of more than 258,000 people from 184 countries. A big part of meeting that mission is accomplished by hosting conferences and exhibitions and, at the end of the month, SPIE will be hosting a big one: The Defense + Commercial Sensing conference and exhibition.
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The Growing Demand For Image Sensors In The Automotive Industry
3/29/2023
The image sensor market is poised for explosive growth over the next decade. Many industries are expected to drive this growth, as well as benefit from it, but none more than the automotive sector.