Machine vision has thrived on the manufacturing floor, and is bringing new levels of insight to medical, security, and transportation applications, thanks in part by adopting technologies perfected for other markets.
High-speed cameras take on many forms, depending on their function. Today, high-speed CMOS cameras are found in many applications, including high frame-rate machine vision to ensure consistent quality in high-speed production; slow motion analysis, a vital tool to design, set up, and troubleshooting mechanized lines; lab applications; and slow-motion shots that are de rigueur in action movies, commercials, and sports broadcasts. Most cell phones can now capture high-speed footage with built-in CMOS cameras.