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DefinitionMachine vision (マシンビジョン) is technology in which a computer processes camera images to inspect products and recognize positions automatically.
ExplanationWhat it reads depends on the job, such as scratches, chips, size deviations, printed text, or the position and orientation of parts. It is faster than inspection by eye and less likely to miss defects through fatigue, which makes it a good fit for checking every item on a production line.
AnalogyIt replaces the eyes of an inspector who sits by the line all day comparing every product, using a camera and a computer instead.
Memory hookRead it as "the machine's eyes" and its role is clear.