Machine Vision applications in a Learning Factory
Eduardo Zancul, Henrique O. Martins, Fernando P. Lopes, Fernando A.T.V. da Silva Neto
Abstract
Machine vision has seen an increasing potential for adoption in manufacturing due to increasing technology performance and decreasing costs. In this scenario, a demonstrator in a Learning Factory may support industry assessment and students’ training. This research presents two machine vision applications in a Learning Factory – a quality control solution and a sorting station. Results obtained include increased machine vision awareness among students and the industry, students training, and a solution that can be spillover from the Learning Factory to industrial applications. The steps followed in this research could serve as a reference for other Learning Factory machine vision implementations.