Difference between Machine Vision and Computer Vision

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What is the difference between Machine Vision and Computer Vision? Both the Machine vision and the Real Vision have a similar purpose. They assist machines to look at the real world. However, their different applications create the fundamental difference between them. While both machine vision and computer vision involve visual inputs and their interpretations, they have their own specifications and limitations. Origin of computer vision The research on computer-enabled vision technology began during the 1950s only. And the technology began with the recognition of statistical patterns and its 2D imaging. Computer vision’s real-time implications were not apparent until 1978 unless the engineers devised the technique of assessing 3D models from 2D sketches interpreted by computers. Since then, image recognition systems have been categorized on the basis of their use. What is common in machine vision and computer vision? The purpose of both machine vision and computer vision is to employ picture capture and processing to perform tasks that human eyes cannot as they cannot match the technology in terms of speed and accuracy. Following are the common components between a computer vision and machine vision:    

Both the devices have a lens and an image sensor for imaging. Utilization of a capture board (digital cameras with a modern interface usually do not require a capture board or the frame grabber) Adequate lighting for the application. They contain software to process the captured image via a computer or system.

What is the basic difference between machine vision and computer vision? You must be wondering about the differences between the two if they are so similar to each other. So, computer vision is the mechanization of picture acquisition and analysis, with a primary focus on processing the image. Or it could be said that the objective of computer vision is not just to perceive but also to analyze and give relevant outcomes on the basis of the observation. On


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