Vision System Game Changers:
COTS and Open Source

Machine vision systems have historically been costly to be a viable option in many applications. The high price-per-unit in relation to the value of what was being manufactured typically limited their use to large manufacturers who needed to eliminate labor to ensure quality control and compliance on the production line. Now, consumer-driven advancements in sensor technology are driving lower cost and performance improvements in the broader supply chain. This is changing the way vision systems are developed and utilized.