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An analog touch sensor and video camera mounted on the NGIS coordinate measuring machine (CMM) 1pixw.gif - 43 Bytes
Horizontal arm of the CMM
The horizontal arm of the CMM carries an analog touch sensor (red) and a video camera (black) to inspect mechanical parts. The camera "finds" the part and its features on the table so high accuracy inspection can be done using the touch sensor
Next Generation Inspection System (NGIS)
Intelligent Systems Division
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