Machine vision is a term that is at home primarily in the fields of automation, industry and Industry 4.0, as well as artificial intelligence. Machine vision means that machines learn to „see“ – that is, they capture and evaluate images or videos with special cameras in order to make decisions based on them.
Unlike the human eye, machine vision uses high-resolution cameras and intelligent software to inspect products on a conveyor belt, for example. The machine can thus detect defects such as scratches or wrong colours, and can sort out faulty products. This makes modern manufacturing processes faster and more accurate.
A vivid example: In a car factory, machine vision can inspect every single component. A robot with machine vision checks whether all parts are correctly assembled or where there are defects. This reduces the error rate and increases quality.
In short, machine vision helps companies to automate processes, save costs, and ensure consistently high quality. This technological advancement is an important component of modern production today and will be used more and more in the future.
Deutsch 
English (UK)