The present research refers to remote visual inspection of faulty parts using machine vision and an industrial robot. We were requested to use an automatized manipulation of products using qualitative and swift remote inspection from an abroad location.
Following this guideline, a prototype system has been assembeled. Proper lighting, cameras and an industrial robot allow us to manipulate and visualy inspect the part. Communication between components is enabled by both a robotic and a computer programmed algorithm.
Inspection tests were conducted on one product type. Results show seventeen images, which successfully present all of the possible faults, which appear on that part. The required inspection time using the prototype system is still greater than the time of a worker.
The system shows great promise and has still room for many improvements. These include usage of better equipement and faster communication among components.
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