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    Robots increase manufacturing productivity

    April 13, 2015
    Understand how robots and robotic-based systems are utilizing such technologies as machine vision systems and torque sensors in order to increase the productivity of automated...
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    Vision-based system ensures precise pipe welding

    April 13, 2015
    Read about this vision system that utilizes CCD cameras, lasers, and other imaging components that was deployed in the offshore wind industry to ensure the integrity of welded...
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    Imaging takes to the skies

    April 13, 2015
    Read about an airborne imaging system that was developed to capture capture multispectral images of the earth's surface for a variety of applications inagriculture, forestry and...
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    Outdoor vision system drives efficiencies in bulk transport

    April 13, 2015
    Learn about a non-industrial, outdoor vision system that utilizes industrial cameras and patented fiducial markers to make the loading of bulk materials more cost-effective.
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    Factory Automation

    Packaging/production: Machine vision system ensures proper packaging

    April 13, 2015
    In this packaging/production case study article, learn about a vision system developed by Johnson & Johnson, which utilizes LED lighting and CCD cameras that is used to count ...

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    Autonomous vehicles: Embedded vision system assists self-navigated automobiles

    April 13, 2015
    In this article, you will learn more about how developers of autonomous vehicles are using radar, ultrasound, vision systems and industrial cameras, and 3D laser scanners to determine...
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    Industrial Automation: Multiple camera system inspects print and labels at high speed

    April 13, 2015
    In this factory automation application, a number of industrial cameras were combined into one machine vision system that is used to inspect print and labels at high speed.
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    GigE cameras provide vision for shrimp sorting

    April 13, 2015
    Two Netherlands-based companies have developed an automated inspection system that sorts shrimp and returns crabs and other small fish unharmed back into the sea.
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    Sharpest image yet of dwarf planet Ceres captured by NASA

    April 13, 2015
    NASA's Dawn spacecraft has captured images of the dwarf planet Ceres, which are the sharpest images captured of the planet to date.
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    Nimble quadruped robot unveiled by Boston Dynamics

    April 13, 2015
    Google-owned Boston Dynamics has developed a vision-guided quadruped robot called "Spot," which is designed for indoor and outdoor operation and has a sensor head that enables...
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    Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro re-created in 3D

    April 13, 2015
    Unmanned aerial vehicle company Aeryon Labs together with Pix4D and PUC University of Rio de Janeiro used a UAV and image processing software to create the first 3D model of Brazil...
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    Sensationalism Sells

    April 1, 2015
    In today's popular press, the more sensational a story, the more newspapers publishers will sell. This is particularly true of supermarket tabloids but has now spilled over into...