Advances in camera, sensor, and video interface technologies have helped power the continuing development of machine vision solutions for manufacturing and quality inspection that far surpass the abilities of any human. These imaging systems find microscopic faults unperceivable to the human eye, move at speeds that would humble an Olympic track star, and lift weight far beyond the capacity of our muscles and tendons.
Sometimes overlooked in the development of new technologies is the human element. This is particularly true in machine vision applications, where a great deal of technology development is focused on replacing or augmenting human capabilities.