Computer-Controlled Machine Sees No Need for Vision
Apr 1, 2004 — With apologies to Shakespeare, Phoenix-based TLC International was recently faced with a question: To see, or not to see? Among other things, the company makes high-accuracy mechanical glass cutters used to carve out windows for cell phones, substrates for microdisplays, mirrors for cars and other flat-glass applications. While designing its new cutting tool, the manufacturer considered whether to add machine vision, pattern recognition and fully automated target acquisition. In the end, said...