Image-processing technology is widely used in industry for automatic inspection and
measurement through the capturing of object images by CCD (Charge-Couple Device) cameras and
the built-in algorithms. VR (Virtual Reality) is a high-end user interface that involves real-time
simulation and interactions through multiple sensorial channels. Three important characteristics of
VR are: immersion, interaction, and imagination which enable the users more direct and useful
communications with manufacturing prototyping systems.
In this paper, an image processing system was developed for measuring small parts such as 3C
rivets automatically. If using optical sensors to measure such small parts, the mechanism is
complicate. However, if using image process technology, the mechanism is simple and the
measurement is efficient. All we have to do are to develop measuring algorithms as well as
computer programs. A VR-based image processing system was also developed by importing 3D
CAD objects and applying the relationships between these objects. Therefore, the image processing
algorithms as well as the layout of the measurement system can be tested by using the proposed VR
system without any real machine such as transfer mechanism, CCD camera, and computer with
image processing program.
Corrosion Detection for Large Steel Structure base on UAV Integrated with Image Processing System
