In the last few years, deep learning has started to have a significant impact in the machine vision space. Deep learning has various meanings, some of which can be retroactively applied to long-used techniques. In this article, deep learning refers to developments during the last few years that have enabled applying the technique to entire images in the industrial machine vision space.
Deep learning has advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional machine vision. In this article, we seek to provide an understanding which will assist in deciding which approach to use. We’ll begin by describing aspects of each that are relevant to understanding these differences.