Jiarong Hong Lab, University of Minnesota
Figure 1: A swarm of autonomous drones capture images of a smoke plume over time.
University of Minnesota researchers creates a scalable drone swarm system utilizes high-resolution cameras and neural networks to analyze smoke plume dynamics.
Photo/LUMIMAX
gruppelrhp1601006645frontal
Courtesy of euctecma
Figure 1: euctecma inspects cold storage boxes used in the transport of temperature-sensitive items such as food or medicine.
Photo/Chromasens
chromasens_allpixa_evo_32k_vsd
Photo/KEYENCE
keyence_lj_s8000_vsd
Sign up for Vision Systems Design Newsletters
Get the latest news and updates.

Learning Resources

Courtesy of Avantier Inc
Case Study-Enhancing Medical Laser Systems with Germanium Meniscus Lenses
Project Background: Germanium Meniscus Lenses for Medical Laser Systems A global leader in medical laser technology, renowned for its cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic systems...
Sept. 5, 2025
Courtesy of Perry West, Automated Vision Systems
figure_9_jpeg
Machine vision expert Perry West explains how to use deep learning for image segmentation.
Aug. 28, 2025
hero_image_with_out_letter
Sponsored
Unlock the power of Computational Imaging in modern manufacturing with advanced lighting control strategies—discover how Leimac’s high-speed controllers and optimized LED setups...
Oct. 8, 2025
sensor_to_image_catalog
Find the specifications of Sensor To Image products: GigE Vision, CoaXPress and USB3 Vision IP cores for FPGAs. They minimize development time while offering high performance ...
Aug. 22, 2025

Cameras and Accessories

Photo/IDS Imaging Development Systems
ensenso_cr_vsd
Camera especially designed for machine vision applications such as detection and grippping of moving objects, bin picking, inspections.
Sept. 4, 2025
Photo/SVS-Vistek
svs_vistek_fxo25gige_vsd
Cameras designed for machine vision applications requiring high resolution imaging and fast frame rates.
Sept. 3, 2025
Photo/AT Sensors
at_sensors_mcs_high_power_laser_vsd
High speed, high power 3D laser sensor designed for machine vision applications performed in challenging conditions, such as inspection of hot and cold materials
Aug. 27, 2025
Photo/The imaging Source
tis_visus_vsd
New camera series designed for array of machine vision applications across a wide spectrum of industrial sectors
Aug. 21, 2025

Factory Automation

fov_september_5_2025
Justine Murphy describes a machine vision system to monitor the health of industrial machinery and another system to inspect welded joints on automobile shells.
Sept. 5, 2025
Courtesy of Vision and Control Systems
Figure 1: At a recent trade show, Vision and Control Systems showcased an end-of-line inspection system featuring a motorcycle. The system included two FANUC CRX cobots and two Cognex vision systems.
ONDEX Automation, a factory automation integrator, acquires Vision and Control Systems in a bid to expand into machine vision.
Aug. 22, 2025
ID 367422103 © Iryna Kushnarova | Dreamstime.com
Lion Vision has developed a an automated system that detects batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, in a recycling stream. Lithium ion batteries can be particularly dangerous fire hazards if they are crushed or cut.
System uses cameras, AI algorithms to detect batteries in electronic recyclable stream.
June 12, 2025
Courtesy of Porsche
Figure 1: Porsche uses a machine vision system that projects patterns of light onto the surface of a car, and the reflections are captured in images.
The 3D machine vision system projects patterns of light on the surface of the car, and a deep learning module analyzes distortions in the reflections to identify defects.
June 6, 2025

Non-Factory Automation

Courtesy of John Deere
Figure 1: Viewing this problem as an opportunity, innovators have developed automated approaches to weeding—such as the machine pictured here from John Deere—that use machine vision, such as 3D imaging, and deep learning.
John Deere and other companies use embedded vision technology to distinguish between weeds and crops automatically, improving efficiency on commercial farms.
Aug. 13, 2025
All images/Advanced Navigation
Figure 1: Three Hydrus drones descending to the sea floor at Hall Bank coral reef, off the coast of Western Australia.
Q&A with Alec McGregor, Sr. AI Engineer, About Using Underwater Drones To Build 3D Digital Twin Image of Coral Reef.
July 3, 2025
All images/figures courtesy of Edmund Optics
Fig. 1. System Throughput
The author from Edmund Optics provides a detailed discussion of the various specifications and potential trade-offs that go into designing a custom microscope objective.
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Automation Intelligence
automation_intelligence_logo_fov_third_story
Founded in 2016, Automation Intelligence is a technology integrator focusing on robotics and machine vision.
May 19, 2025

Embedded Vision

Courtesy of MIT CSAIL, Li L, Rus D, Sitzmann V, Zhang A
Figure 1: Researchers at MIT developed a robot control system using vision and AI and tested it on numerous robots including the 3D-printed robotic arm pictured here.
MIT researchers introduce a deep learning approach enabling robots to be controlled using just one RGB camera, potentially broadening design possibilities and reducing costs.
Sept. 2, 2025
Courtesy of Prophesee
vsd_prophesee
The developer's kit from Prophesee is built around the company's event-based image sensor.
Aug. 29, 2025
ID 110317156 © Lillian Tveit | Dreamstime.com
ferry_primary_1vsd
Adigo Mechatronics develops AI-powered vision system to count passengers in vehicles boarding ferry boats.
Aug. 25, 2025
focus_on_vision_august_20
Watch Justine Murphy as she covers the latest headlines in machine vision including how machine vision and imaging are automating weeding on commercial farms as well as a review...
Aug. 20, 2025

Boards and Software

Photo/EVT
evt_4
EyeVision 4.5 designed for classic and AI driven image processing applications.
Aug. 28, 2025
Courtesy of Perry West, founder and president of Automated Vision Systems
figure_7
Take Vision Systems Design's latest educational quiz. It is fast and fun.
Aug. 18, 2025
Courtesy of Arcturus Networks
Figure 1: A specific use case for AI-enabled industrial machine vision is line clearance, a critical process in pharmaceutical manufacturing, that ensures all materials, labels and records from a previous batch are removed before a new one begins. Using optimized embedded edge AI solutions, operations can be greatly enhanced for speed, accuracy and compliance over traditional standard manual inspections.
Engineers face challenges in developing AI enabled-embedded vision systems including model selection, hardware compatibility, and dataset curation.
Aug. 11, 2025
ID 272772515 © Benisv | Dreamstime.com
vsd_july_quiz
Take Vision Systems Design's brief quiz on CPUS, GPUs and TPUs. Check back regularly for new quizzes.
July 15, 2025