SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-PROCESS VISION INSPECTION FOR AUTOMATED MACHINES

摘要

Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machinesaredisclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly includes a tool moveable over aworkpiece and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece,and aninspection unit operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable withthe toolrelative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a visioninspection ofa portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of themanufacturingoperation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unitincludes acamera adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece uponwhich thetool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operativelycoupled tothe camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze theimage todetermine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.