Thermographic 3D sensor gives robots view of glass
The 3D sensor developed by scientists at Fraunhofer IOF combines a CO2 laser with two thermal cameras
The 3D sensor developed by scientists at Fraunhofer IOF combines a CO2 laser with two thermal cameras
Greg Blackman on how advances in lighting, optics, and sensor technology are turning hyperspectral imaging into an industrial inspection tool
A flat camera 2mm thick – technology ideal for integration into smartphones, as well as in medical and industrial equipment – has been developed by Fraunhofer researchers. The mini-camera concept called FacetVision will be shown at the CES in Las Vegas
Deep learning has helped to make great strides in machine vision technology, but there are additional data-centric tools that can help new applications come to life. Find out more...
The different requirements of industrial and space imaging have led to distinct sensor development paths that diverge and intersect in interesting ways, as Benjamin Skuse finds out
Clever manipulation of light is allowing researchers to image deeper into tissue to ultimately further our understanding of the brain. Abigail Williams investigates
Automation, lighting regimes, and hyperspectral imaging are unlocking vertical farming’s full potential, finds Benjamin Skuse
There’s a renaissance underway in shortwave infrared imaging as thin-film photodetectors come online. Tim Hayes reports