摘要 |
<p>Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly (110) includes a tool moveable over a workpiece (142) and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece, and an inspection unit (160) operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable with the tool relative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a vision inspection of a portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of the manufacturing operation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unit includes a camera (162) adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece upon which the tool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operatively coupled to the camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze the image to determine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.</p> |