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Neptec Wins $1.7M Contract to Design Space Station Vision System

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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded Neptec Design Group Ltd. of Ottowa, Ontario, a $1.7 million contract to design a vision system for inspection and maintenance of the International Space Station (ISS). CSA said the system which will be launched in 2020. It will use a combination of three sensors: a 3D lidar system, an HD camera and an IR camera. In addition to the natural aging of the ISS's materials, the station is regularly hit by small meteorites and orbital debris. Roughly the size of a microwave oven, the vision system will reveal damage the naked eye cannot detect...Read full article

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    Published: January 2016
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    machine vision
    Machine vision, also known as computer vision or computer sight, refers to the technology that enables machines, typically computers, to interpret and understand visual information from the world, much like the human visual system. It involves the development and application of algorithms and systems that allow machines to acquire, process, analyze, and make decisions based on visual data. Key aspects of machine vision include: Image acquisition: Machine vision systems use various...
    lidar
    Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape and characteristics of objects and surfaces. Lidar systems typically consist of a laser scanner, a GPS receiver, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), all integrated into a single system. Here is how lidar works: Laser emission: A laser emits laser pulses, often in the form of rapid and repetitive laser...
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